Do-it-yourself vestel washing machine repair

Turkish-made washing machines have long been among the most popular devices of this class on the domestic market. This model has been known on the home appliance market since 2006.

It is quite easy to understand the popularity of the presented model. To do this, it is enough just to get acquainted with the reviews of consumers, who for the most part say that this unit rightfully belongs to the class of machines most in demand on the market.

Of course, as in many other washing machines, breakdowns occur from time to time in this modification. In comparison with analogues of other manufacturers, they occur much less frequently. Therefore, service centers for this period have already managed to develop a solid practical base in terms of repair work on these devices. This is very important in order to carry out repair work with breakdowns and not stumble upon typical mistakes, using the experience of professionals who have already gone through this.

If we consider the situation of a Vestel washing machine malfunction from a theoretical direction, then it is worth noting that a breakdown can occur for a variety of reasons. For example, it may be exploitation according to the wrong algorithm. Typical manifestations of this type can be low-quality components used in the assembly process of the device.

The listed options are basically situations of what is called a one-off nature. Professionals who repair washing machines in service centers note that each of the models is characterized by its own group of characteristic breakdowns, which almost always appear in it during use.

Therefore, washing machines from a Turkish manufacturer under the name Vestel are no exception to these statistics.

Here are the most typical malfunctions of this model of the device.

1. First of all, it is noted that the washing mode has not started, even when the control panel is turned on and the unit itself is functioning properly. In this case, the corresponding program is selected, but the start button does not respond properly to the user pressing.
2. A possible option for this unit to freeze immediately after the washing procedure starts. In this situation, it is even allowed to select a program for work and its subsequent launch. Further, after a short-term functioning for 5 to 10 minutes, it interrupts the process and then no longer responds to any commands. In half of these situations, users on the scoreboard can observe the error code E07.
3. The unit does not draw out detergent and detergent from the so-called cuvette. This malfunction is quite common for newer models from this manufacturer. The assumption that this may be a reaction to poor quality water or pollution in this case is erroneous.

This list of model malfunctions is, of course, incomplete, since there are a number of other breakdowns that can be cited additionally. At the same time, the listed options are most common, and it makes sense to talk about them, since this can be eliminated, if necessary, with your own hands, without consulting a specialist.

Now the prevailing opinion among the majority of users is that if the program does not start to carry out the washing mode and there is no reaction from the side of the corresponding button located on the control panel, then this applies specifically to electronics.

Basically, the situation looks much simpler than it appears to clients. In about 40 percent of all such situations, statistics say, a sensor breaks down, which is necessary to block the hatch. Therefore, the module that controls the unit thinks that the hatch is not closed and, accordingly, does not allow the start of the wash mode. Also, he does not display a message on the scoreboard that an error has occurred.

Thus, the hatch is in the closed position and the person presses the start button, but with this action there is no reaction from the device. Then repairing the Vestel washing machine with your own hands can be done quite simply.

What should be done to find the cause of the malfunction?

1. First of all, you need to turn off the machine and then wait 10 seconds. After that, you need to turn it on. If this situation repeats, a second procedure is required. If this situation repeats after that, then you need to go to the next step of the algorithm.
2. Now the device is disconnected from the power supply and the lid itself is opened. Further? using a cross-type screwdriver, a pair of screws are unscrewed, located next to the locking device.
3. A careful extraction of the mechanism is carried out, which locks the hatch of the washing machine. It is important to understand that in this case it is necessary to carefully carry out the action so as not to tear off the wiring connected to the sensor.
4. Now a multimeter is used to measure the resistance value at the contacts of this sensor themselves. Its value in good condition when cold should be 900 ohms. When a multimeter issues 0 or 1, the device driving out the lock is faulty.

This is the main reason that leads to the program not starting. Then it is necessary to replace this sensor and the situation will return to normal. If the device is working properly and there is a blockage, then the problem should be looked for in the electronics. For this, the panel itself is disassembled and the start button is initially checked. Then the microcircuit is sequentially checked. In such a situation, it is advisable to seek the help of a professional.

If this faithful assistant to the hostess suddenly begins to hang immediately after the start of the wash, then you need to carefully examine him. As noted, this manifestation most often occurs in the first 10 minutes of work or in the last three minutes of this process. Then the machine hangs, as experts say, in a deaf state and the drum itself no longer shows signs of work. In this case, the control panel itself is in working order. All indications are functional, and the display projects the operating mode of the program. Then the Vestel washing machine is repaired according to the user's algorithm.

In this case, when there is no indication of an error of type E07 on the display, it is necessary to carry out actions according to the following algorithm:

1. It is required to turn off the machine by disconnecting it from the power outlet. This breaks the chain. After waiting for half a minute, reconnect it and start the corresponding mode. In the future, the control board is rebooted, and the machine works normally.
2. If the problem reappears, it is necessary to turn off the device again and check the correctness of its setting using the building level. This problem often occurs with such systems if they are uneven, when the floor is curved and there is no additional reinforcement.
3. Blocking of the hatch itself can be a reason for the sagging. We should try to nudge him slightly. If there is an appropriate reaction and the device has started to execute the program, then the problem may be in the blocking element. You just need to replace it. It should also be noted that in such a situation, an indirect sign is that there are seizures during the opening of the hatch.

The most unfavorable option is the further repetition of the freezing process and the issuance of the error code E07 on the display. Then, with almost one hundred percent certainty, we can say that the problem lies in the control board and that you need to contact the master who can diagnose and fix the breakdown of the machine. It is not necessary to carry out work in this situation on your own, since then more expensive repairs may be needed.

A fairly common situation is such a problem when the unit starts washing without using any detergent at all. In this case, sufficient amount of detergent has been poured into the appropriate container. This situation in Vestel washing machines occurs mainly due to the fact that the valve for the water supply is out of order.

Quite often it is noted that for this manufacturer it is the valves for the water supply that have a factory defect. It is also interesting that this is a rather non-standard defect that does not appear immediately after the start of the model's operation. Basically, it begins to manifest itself after the end of the warranty period for the washing machine.

After starting the washing program, the control module gives a command to this valve to supply water. In a standard situation, it opens and water flows into the tank. Then it closes and the wash begins.

In this type of situation, he opens up, but not completely. Therefore, the water will flow for a longer time. In this case, the head will be lower than in normal mode. Thus, it does not end up in the cuvette itself, where there is already powder. Then the powder is not used and, accordingly, the quality of the wash is rather low.

It is being repaired by replacing it.

1. It is necessary to buy a new accessory for the washing machine of the corresponding type.
2. Then disconnect it from the power supply.
3. Unscrew the screws that secure the cover from above and remove it.
4. Further under it, where the filling-type hose is, there is a valve made of plastic.
5. It is disconnected from the sensor and the valve is removed from the mount.
6. Now a new valve is put in this place.
7. Then all actions are performed in the reverse order.

This washing machine has the quality of the middle class and rightfully belongs to the budget option, which will work properly throughout the entire warranty period.

Washing machines of the Turkish brand Vestel are gradually conquering the Russian consumer. Despite the fact that the brand produces a small range of models, they still deserve attention and are actively sold out.

Westel washing machines need to be repaired infrequently.

Nevertheless, the craftsmen have already developed good practice in the repair of machines of this brand and do not hide useful information from those who want to carry out repairs on their own.

Below we will look at typical malfunctions, causes of breakdowns, error codes and repair of some breakdowns at home.

If the machine is out of order, and the instructions for the Vestel washing machine are lost without a trace, you can find the cause of the breakdown yourself. Most often, failures are provoked by such factors:

• Violation of operating rules.
• Poor quality parts.
• Manufacturing defects.
• Special operating conditions (water quality, power surges, etc.).

The listed situations are usually isolated, and the masters believe that each brand of washing machines has its own set of typical breakdowns. This also applies to Turkish Vestel cars.

They are characterized by the following breakdowns:

• The Vestel washing machine does not turn on, the washing mode does not start. As for the control panel, it works in such cases, it is possible to select the washing mode, but the "START" button does not work.
• The machine freezes up immediately after starting the wash. In this case, the user selects the washing mode, starts it, and the machine, after 5-10 minutes of operation, stops the process, the buttons do not respond to pressing. The E07 error code often accompanies a breakdown.
• Detergent is not taken up.

The listed malfunctions are characteristic of the Westel brand SM and do not depend on the quality of water and other external factors, but are associated with the peculiarities of the assembly of equipment.

The above list of breakdowns by no means exhausts all possible malfunctions - there are a number of other failures, but we decided to pay attention only to the most frequent breakdowns in order to consider in detail their causes and remedies.

We will take a deeper look at the repair issues, and you can fix the machine yourself.

Important! If you are interested in replacing a bearing in a Vestel washing machine, then know that this process is laborious, requires experience and effort, and breakdowns are rare and atypical for Vestel washing machines. If you can find an original bearing for a Vestel washing machine in stores, then its replacement is the same as for other brands.

Read more about bearing replacement in the video:

In models equipped with an electronic display, you can figure out the reasons for a particular breakdown by decrypting alphanumeric codes. These codes appear on the scoreboard after each machine self-diagnosis.

Most often, Vestel cars give out the following error codes: E07, E01, E02.

With this failure, in 4 out of 10 cases, the UBL sensor (sunroof locking device) breaks. Because of this, the controller considers that the hatch is open and does not allow the wash to start.

At the same time, there may be no breakage codes on the display.

What's the bottom line? The car door is locked, you click on "START", but the process does not even think to start. How to start the search for the causes of the breakdown and how to repair the Vestel washing machine with your own hands, consider below:

• Unplug the clipper for 10-15 seconds.
• Turn on.
• If the problem is still with you, unplug and re-enable the CMA.
• Nothing changed? Then proceed differently.

1. Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
2. Open the manhole cover.
3. Arm yourself with a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 2 bolts holding the UBL.
4. Take out the UBL carefully.

Attention! The sensor wiring is connected to the locking mechanism - do not pull off the wires.

1. Take a regular tester and measure the resistance at the contacts of the UBL sensor.
2. If the thermistor is working properly, then the indicator will be at around 900 ohms.
3. In the event of a breakdown, you will see 0-1 on the tester display.

So you have found the reason that the wash does not start. Your task is to replace UBL, then all processes in the SMA Vestel will improve.

If you have determined that the hatch locking mechanism is not broken, then the problem must be looked for in the electrician - for this you will need the electrical diagram of the Vestel washing machine. Each model has its own scheme - you need to look for it in the manual or on the manufacturer's website.

If there is no circuit, proceed according to elementary logic: disassemble the control panel and ring the microcircuit.

Experienced specialists do not recommend carrying out such work on their own - they require certain knowledge.

Knowing how to disassemble a Vestel washing machine may be needed if the washing machine starts to freeze after starting the wash. As a rule, this happens either in the first minutes of washing, or at the very end.

In this case, it often happens that the machine does not quite "hang" - the control panel may work, the indicators are on or flashing, and the washing mode code may be displayed on the display.

If the display shows the malfunction code E07, proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the washing machine from the mains: remove the plug from the socket for half a minute.
• Plug in and start washing. If the problem does not reappear, then the board has rebooted and the error has been resolved.
• If the problem persists, then turn off the machine and check if it is installed correctly - for this, arm yourself with a building level. If the floor is crooked and the feet are not adjusted, this may cause a problem.
• The program may freeze due to a breakdown of the UBL. Press the hatch firmly with your knee - if the action helped, this does not mean that you will have to do it every time. This means that the problem is with the locking device and must be changed as described in the previous section.

Important! You can recognize the UBL problem by the constant jamming of the hatch when you open it after washing.

It will be much worse if the car will still freeze, and the E07 code will be constantly lit on the display. If everything goes exactly according to this scenario, then the problem is in the electronic controller (module), and it is better to call the wizard to solve problems with it.

Believe me, it's better not to try to do your own repair of the control board - this is complex electronics, and you need skills, tools and knowledge to reprogram or repair it. If something goes wrong, and you spoil the board, then the repair will cost a penny.

An equally common problem with Westel washing machines is washing clothes without powder. Bottom line: dirty laundry and wet unused powder in the cuvette. The powder receiver at Westel stops delivering powder due to the water filling valve in the tank.

For a strange and unexplained reason, the valves of the water inlet for Turkish Vestel cars are assembled with defects from the factory. This marriage is so tricky that it often pops up after the warranty period has expired.

The essence of the breakdown is as follows: you start washing, the controller commands the valve to fill in water. If everything is in order, the valve opens and water flows into the tank, then the valve closes and the wash starts.

If the valve is defective or broken already during the operation of the machine, then it usually opens, but not at full strength. After observing the machine, you may notice that the water enters the tank more slowly and with a low pressure, almost without gripping the container of detergent. As a result: the powder is in place, the wash quality is C grade.

For your information! Elgy, Indesit or Samsung typewriters have a self-diagnosis system that recognizes the slow flow of water into the drum. When she notices this, she immediately reports it with a code on the screen. But Vestel machines often cannot do this - it is not known what rate of water intake is slow for Turkish manufacturers.

There is no point in repairing a defective valve - it is better to replace it with a new one. How this process takes place:

1. Buy a new valve that fits your CMA model (Vestel Aura, Vestel Bora, etc.).
2. Disconnect the washing machine from all systems: electricity and water supply, sewer pipes. Remove the car from the niche if fitted.
3. Unscrew the bolts that secure the CM top cover and remove it.
   
4. Under the lid, where the water intake hose is connected, a small filling valve (usually made of plastic) will be waiting for you
   
5. Remove the wires coming from the sensor.
6. Unscrew the fasteners that hold the valve and remove it.
7. Take a new unit and install it according to the same principle as removed: fasten the bolts, connect the wiring, close the lid and start the test wash at idle - without laundry.

We add that Turkish-made SMs cannot stand on a par with higher-quality models, but their plus is that many breakdowns can be eliminated without a master - with your own hands. All you need is comprehensive information about the repair, minimal tools and some free time.

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Today we will repair the VESTEL washing machine model WM634T. The problem is that the machine does not heat the water. The device fully works out the washing mode, but the laundry is poorly washed, and that is why the client drew attention to the fact that there is no water heating. We make the assumption that the heating element is faulty, it is also a heating element. Replacement of the heating element is required. It is quite simple to check the ten, you need to remove the terminals from the ends of the heater and measure its resistance with a multimeter. The working resistance should be in the range of 25-30 ohms. If the heating element does not give this value, it is faulty, either in a break (a similar option is described here), or shorted to the case (you can read about it here).This machine has its own design nuances, and the heating element is located in the front of the tank. To replace it, it is necessary to remove the front faceplate of the machine, on which the hatch is fixed.

Let's start parsing in order. First, remove the powder loading cuvette. We see several screws, we need to unscrew the one shown in the photo below.

Now you need to remove the hatch lock and the hatch rubber. The rubber of the hatch is held on the front panel with a metal clamp; you need to carefully pry it off with a flat screwdriver and remove the clamp. After that, remove the rubber and fill it inside.

We unscrew the two self-tapping screws securing the UBL (blocking), remove the blocking inside.

Now you need to dismantle the bottom plastic panel. Open the bottom plastic cover of the drain filter.

Under it we see two screws, unscrew them, after that, pull the bottom panel to the right and towards ourselves, remove it to the side.

Now two more screws have opened to our eyes, which fasten the front panel of the car to the body, we unscrew them.

Now you can remove the front panel by pulling it down and then towards you.

We got to the inside of the car. We see the heater, it must be removed from the tank, but before that we unscrew the three large counterweight screws and remove it, because it interferes with us.

We remove the counterweight to the side.

We remove the terminals from the heating element and from the temperature sensor.

Using a ratchet and a head, loosen the central locking nut by eight. We take a pair of flat screwdrivers and pry off the heater case, pull it out of the tank.

Before installing a new heater, we clean the seat with a rag from scale and dirt.

There is no need to change the temperature sensor, so we move it to a new heater.

After that, we install the new heating element in place and pull the fixing nut well. Putting the machine in reverse order.

Turkish washing machines, automatic Vestel, have been conquering the Russian market since 2006. There are few car models, but those that are produced are worthy of attention and consumer reviews speak volumes about this. Cases when Vestel washing machines need to be repaired are rare, but they do occur.

Over the past 9 years, service centers have developed a peculiar practice of repairing such machines and are happy to share information with you, because, in the end, most of the owners of broken equipment will turn to them.

Theoretically, anything can break in any automatic washing machine and there are many reasons for this: improper operation, special operating conditions, poor-quality parts, assembly defects, etc. But these are rather one-time situations. According to the service centers, each brand of washing machines is marked by its own group of faults that occur with this technique all the time. Turkish Vestel washing machines are no exception. What kind of breakdowns are typical for these machines?

• Washing does not start. Although the control panel works, the machine turns on and the program is selected, and the start button does not respond.
• Freezes after the start of washing. In this case, it is possible to select a program and start it, but the washing machine stops itself after 5-10 minutes of operation and stops responding to anything. In about half of the cases, it gives an error E07.
• The machine does not remove any powder or detergent from the cuvette. Such malfunctions are not uncommon for new Westel washing machines and they are not related to water quality or pollution.

This list of breakdowns of Vestel washing machines, of course, is not exhaustive. There are other malfunctions that might be worth talking about in a separate publication. Here we will talk only about the most frequent breakdowns of washing machines of this brand and will try to make the conversation as detailed as possible.

The vast majority of people, for some reason, think that if the washing program does not start and the start button on the control panel of the washing machine does not respond, then it is certainly a matter of electronics.Although the lights on the control panel are on, the toggle switch works, the programs are selected. In fact, everything may turn out to be simpler, with Vestel washing machines in 40% of cases this happens - the sensor of the hatch locking device breaks down, the control module assumes that the hatch is not closed, therefore it does not start washing, but it does not give an error either.

As a result, the hatch is closed, you press the start button, but nothing happens. Where to start looking for the cause of the malfunction? We recommend starting with the simplest.

1. Turn off the washing machine, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on. If the problem persists, turn it off and on again, if the problem persists, go to the next step.
2. Disconnect the machine from the network, open the hatch cover and use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two screws that are located near the locking device.
3. We carefully remove the locking device mechanism from the bowels of the washing machine.

Important! The sensor wires are connected to the locking device, be careful not to pull them off.

1. Next, we take a multimeter and measure the resistance at the contacts of the locking device sensor. The resistance of a good thermistor to a cold 900 Ohm, if the device gives 0 or 1 - the blocking device is faulty.

This is the main reason for you that the washing program does not start. Change the sunroof locking device and everything will work fine. If the locking device is working properly, but there is a problem, then the matter is in the electrician. We'll have to disassemble the control panel and first check the button, and then the microcircuit for breakdowns, but it's better not to do this with your own hands - contact a specialist.

Repair of Vestel washing machines may be required in the case when the “home assistant” suddenly starts to freeze up after the start of washing. Usually, such freezes occur after the first 5-10 minutes after the start of washing and 1-3 minutes before the end of washing. At the same time, the washing machine does not freeze “tightly”, the drum sometimes “gives signs of life”, the control panel works, the lights are on, and the progress of the program is displayed on the display.

If the control panel does not display an error with the E07 code, proceed as follows.

• We turn off the washing machine with our own hands, unplug the power cord from the outlet, wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect the machine and start the washing program. If the problem does not recur anymore, which means that the error was eliminated by rebooting the control board.
• If the previous step did not help, try turning off the washing machine and check if it is leveled. A similar problem often occurs with Vestel washing machines that sit on a crooked, unreinforced floor.
• The lock can also be caused by the sunroof locking device. Try to push the hatch with your knee, if the machine reacted and continued to execute the program, the problem is probably in the blocking device, it needs to be checked and changed as described above.

For your information! Indirectly, problems with the hatch are indicated by its periodic jamming when opening.

Worst of all, if the freezes are repeated, and the error E07 appears on the display. In this case, 99% of the matter is in the control board and you need to invite an experienced craftsman who will accurately diagnose the breakdown and issue a verdict. It will not be possible to fix such a problem with our own hands, and we do not recommend trying, since an unsuccessful attempt can turn into even more expensive repairs.

Another fairly common problem with Vestel washing machines is that they suddenly start washing laundry without any powder at all, although the owners continue to regularly fill in and pour detergents into the cuvette. Why does this happen, for what reason does the machine not pick up the powder from the powder receptacle? At Vestels, the reason is in most cases the same - the water supply valve.

For some reason, in Turkish cars, filling valves very often have a factory defect. Moreover, this marriage is tricky, it may not appear for some time, and then suddenly emerge, for example, after the end of the warranty period. What is the essence of the malfunction? When you start a wash program, the control module commands the filling valve to supply water to the tub. In normal mode, the valve should open and water begins to flow into the tank, then the valve closes and washing begins.

In our case, the valve also opens, but does not open completely. As a result, the water is collected longer and with less pressure, practically without getting into the cuvette with the powder. As a result, the powder remains undissolved and the quality of the wash drops dramatically.

Note! For such brands of washing machines as Samsung, LG, Indesit, the self-diagnosis system recognizes a slow set of water, and if this happens, it gives a corresponding system error. Vestel often does not recognize a slow set of water.

It is useless to repair a defective valve, it needs to be changed. How to do it?

1. We purchase a new valve from the corresponding model of the Vestel washing machine.
2. We disconnect the washing machine from the network, water supply and sewerage system and take it out of the niche into which it is built.
3. We unscrew the screws holding the top cover, remove it. If you have problems with this, see the publication Removing the Top Cover of the Washing Machine.
4. Under the cover, where the inlet hose fits, you will see a plastic inlet valve. Disconnect the sensor wires from it.
5. Next, unscrew the fasteners holding the valve with your own hands and remove it.
6. Replace the old valve with a new one, screw it on, connect the wires. Replace the cover, install and connect the machine, check its operation.

In conclusion, we note that the Turkish Vestel washing machines are of average quality, average parameters and do not break very often. But if they still break down, then in most cases, they can be repaired by hand, the main thing is to have information about typical breakdowns and be able to recognize them. Good luck!