VIDEO Kaiser manufactures a variety of washing machine models that are renowned for their durability. But even the most reliable cars fail sooner or later.
Many people try to repair their Kaiser washing machine in an effort to save money. But, unfortunately, this does not always give a positive result. It often happens that after repairing it with your own hands, the machine needs the expensive help of a specialist.
So that you do not have to purchase a new washing machine, it is better not to risk it and contact a qualified technician.
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You can fix the machine yourself, because it is very pleasant to do such a difficult job on your own at home. Useful materials will be offered to help you: instructions for diagnosing a washing machine and detailed photo instructions on how to fix a washing machine with your own hands! Repair the Kaiser washing machine yourself!
The build quality, functionality and design ensure the reliability of Kaiser appliances. Nevertheless, breakdowns and malfunctions do occur in these machines too. The main reasons for repairing a Kaiser washing machine are: human error, technical errors, poor water quality. These are faults that do not depend on the manufacturer of the equipment. But still, in the breakdowns of Kaiser products, you can see a certain pattern.
The most common reasons for repairing a Kaiser washing machine are:
clogged hoses and filters, resulting in poor spin quality and incomplete drainage. This is a relatively simple breakdown that can be repaired inexpensively and quickly;
the control unit and electrical circuits fail.Repair of such malfunctions requires branded spare parts and special equipment;
wear of mechanical assemblies and bearings, as a result of which depressurization occurs, water begins to leak and the noise level rises sharply.
Repair of Kaiser washing machines is not much different from repairing SMA of other brands, but given the build quality and design features, this technique has specific points. Each washing machine has its own weak point, which breakdowns "hit" in the first place. But this most often happens not through the fault of the manufacturer and not because of a manufacturing defect, but due to external reasons:
Violations of the rules of operation.
Power surges.
Hard water.
Incorrect connection.
Substandard chemicals, etc.
Let us consider what the owners of the CM "Kaiser" can face over the years of service of the equipment.
Many models are equipped with an information display, which displays not only information about the mode and time of washing, but also fault codes. If the self-diagnostic system finds a failure, it will issue one of the error codes: E01, E02, E03, E04, E05, etc.
Here are the most common codes that users encounter:
E06 - water is not drained from the tank.
E07 - a leak is detected in the system.
E11 - UBL error.
E42 - the hatch is blocked.
There are models without a display - then you have to find out about a malfunction by blinking indicators or focusing on your own observations of equipment. By the way, it is difficult not to notice such failures as the lack of drainage, spinning or leakage.
On a note! Now units from "Kaiser" are not on sale, but for many users these machines have served for several years and need to be repaired. Therefore, it can be difficult to find spare parts, especially for such "old ladies" as the Kaiser Avantgarde (Vanguard). We recommend ordering original parts, while calculating the cost of repairs - sometimes it is easier to buy new equipment than to repair old ones.
Do not rush to rush to fix the washing machine! One-time motherboard failure is not uncommon. To exclude it, restart the CMA by turning it off and letting it stand for a while. If after re-enabling the code disappears, then it was just a "glitch" of the module, which may not be repeated again.
Based on statistics from workshops and service centers in the Russian Federation, we have compiled a list of parts that fail first:
The most common failure is a faulty heating element. It is difficult to say whether it depends on the quality of the heater itself or too hard water. But the statistics remain unchanged: most of the breakdowns of these units are associated with water heating.
Further, the drain and filler systems take over the baton. But in fairness, it should be said that these problems are typical for any other SM, for example, "Electrolux" or "Atlant".
"Bronze" goes to leaks. They can occur both in pipes and hoses. This partly depends on the quality of the parts, but water and equipment maintenance also play a role.
Important! Top-loading Kaisers may have top cover problems. The electronic board, transmission belt, electric motor are also at risk, but these problems are much less common than the three above.
We propose to consider self-repair of the above three common malfunctions of the Kaiser CMA.
The operating instructions for Kaiser machines usually indicate that a 280 mm heating element with a power of 2000 watts is used as a heater. Please double check this information if the user manual has survived.
The part can be easily purchased from spare parts dealers or ordered online. The cost of the heater will cost you around $ 20 (plus shipping). If you decide to hire a master, you will have to pay extra for work in the region of several thousand rubles. If you decide to save money, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the CM. Shut off the water supply and disconnect from the sewer system.
If the model is built-in, remove it from the niche.Expand.
Unscrew the fasteners that secure the rear wall of the machine and remove it from the body.
Below you will immediately see a pair of impressively sized contacts, to which the wiring goes - this is the visible part of the heater.
Arm yourself with a tester, set it to resistance measurement and test the heater. Workers are considered indicators in the region of 26 ohms. If they are much lower, the heating element must be replaced.
To get the heating element, fold the wires from the heating element itself and the temperature sensor, which is built into the heating element in the center.
Unscrew the fasteners, slightly push the part inward and remove it together with the sealing rubber with a loosening motion.
Having bought a new part, unpack it, just in case, measure the resistance to exclude defects, and install it instead of the broken heater. He must precisely take his position.
Now plug all the wires back in.
Connect the appliance to the sewerage and water supply, turn it on and start the washing cycle with heating from 60 degrees.
After 15–20 minutes, put your hand to the glass of the hatch (if the model is frontal) - when the operating device is used, the glass will heat up. You can check the work of a part in a vertical model only after a test wash of the laundry - it should wash well and be warm to the touch.
Also, do-it-yourself repair of the Kaiser washing machine often consists of eliminating leaks. If you notice that the appliances have leaked after washing or between cycles, then something is clearly leaking and leaking. Before you start looking for a water leak, take safety measures so as not to flood your apartment and not flood your neighbors. To do this, turn off the valve supplying tap water to the MCA, and then put a few rags in the place where the puddle was found, also place something under the machine itself.
Now you can open the hatch, behind which the "trash" filter is hidden - usually it is located on the right of the basement panel (in vertical structures, it is more often on the left). Proceed like this:
Drain the remaining water in the system.
Start checking the hoses - it's easiest. Unscrew the water inlet and drain hoses from the communications and the equipment itself and carefully inspect for damage. If the leak is strong, take some time to the inlet hose, weak (and the water on the floor is cloudy) to the drain.
Change parts if damaged. It is better not to try to repair them, otherwise the leak will happen again.
Another reason the car started leaking is damage to the pipes. They are located inside the case, so you will have to disassemble the machine. It is difficult to repair or replace the pipes on your own, so it is better to contact the master. But you can check (and even try to replace) details like this:
pump;
drain pipe;
filler pipe;
powder cuvette branch;
hatch cuff;
filter seal;
filling valve;
emergency drain hose;
CMA tank.
Note! The Kaisers' tanks are made of plastic for quieter operation of the unit. But unlike stainless ones, they can be easily damaged if a hairpin that has fallen out of a bra or a hairpin forgotten in jeans gets into them. The same can damage the cuff of the hatch.
Read our articles on how to replace your pump, seal, filler valve and tank. And also watch a useful video on disassembling the frontal modification, which also shows how to get the bearing and oil seal:
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The reasons for these problems are as follows:
malfunction of the drain pump (pump);
clogging of the drain system with debris, lint, wool, hair from clothing;
low water quality (high proportion of impurities);
clogged strainer on the filler valve.
Have you decided to get, check and replace the pump? Use the recommendations of the wizard from this video:
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Or read on another page for detailed instructions on replacing the drain pump.
Cleaning the drain system involves several stages:
Checking the drain hose for clogging.
Checking the pump (hair or threads could be tangled in the impeller).
Checking the drain pipe.
If the filter, hose and impeller can be cleaned without disassembling the machine, then in order to solve the problem with the nozzle, you will need to access it by disassembling it. For cleaning the nozzle, see here:
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If water is not poured into the machine or the process is proceeding too slowly, a blockage in the filter mesh of the filler valve is possible. It's easy to fix it:
Unscrew the inlet hose from the CMA (do not forget to close the water supply valve). At the same time, unscrew the element from the water supply and check if it is clogged.
Remove the filter with pliers.
Clean and rinse it.
Collect everything in its place.
Test the operation of the machine by running a short wash cycle.
Important! Do not neglect preventive measures. To avoid clogging the drain system, clean the filter at least once a month. And you can prevent blockages of the filter mesh on the valve with the installation of a separate coarse filter - it will retain large abrasive particles.
As already mentioned, in many respects the cause of malfunctions is external factors. To eliminate their negative impact as much as possible, take care of your technique:
Connect to the mains only through a grounded outlet protected from moisture.
Do not use extension cords.
Install an RCD and a voltage stabilizer.
When installing the machine, install it evenly using a level, twisting the legs or on special pads under them.
Use original accessories and parts. If there is not enough hose length - buy another, do not increase the standard one.
Take a good look at the pockets of your clothes before washing. Wash items with fittings in special bags.
Zips, buttons, zippers - fasten all this before washing and try to turn the clothes inside out.
Use high quality household chemicals, marked "Automatic".
Do not overdo it with high-temperature wash, so as not to build up mountains of scale, but also do not neglect it, so as not to start mold.
Wipe the cuff, hopper and powder receptacle after each wash.
Clean the filters periodically.
Do not install other home appliances on the front models.
Do not overload the drum.
Wash large and small items separately to avoid imbalance.
Avoid banging the hatch door violently.
By following the rules of operation and responding to malfunctions in time, you will avoid costly repairs and extend the life of your Kaiser washing machine.
Repair of washing machines Kaiser (Kaiser) is not much different from the repair of machines of other brands. But there is still some specificity of the work - it is based on the most frequent breakdowns that are characteristic of the SM of this brand.
Let's consider these failures in detail, and also talk about how to repair the Kaiser washing machine with your own hands.
Based on the statistics of the Kaiser service centers, we came to the conclusion that there are a number of "weak links" in Kaiser washing machines, which are hit first of all by problems.
These are breakdowns of the following parts:
Heating element is a problem for almost any model. It is found equally in the Kaiser Avantgarde and in the Kaiser W4t10, W-34110 and others. Sometimes the problem with the heater arises from a factory defect or design features of the machine, but more often external factors are to blame. It can be hard water and scale, voltage drops in the network, low-quality powders.
Drainage system. This problem is typical not only for Kaiser machines, but in the CM of this brand it occurs with an enviable frequency.
An equally frequent breakdown is leaks. Rubber hoses and pipes quickly deteriorate in the first years of service for many brands of washing machines, and CMA Kaiser is the leader in the list of such brands.
Important! A Kaiser washing machine can also bother owners with hatch closing problems, control board malfunctions, a loose drive belt or a broken motor. Such failures are rare, so they can hardly be classified as typical.
We decided to discuss self-repair of problems from our TOP-3 in this article.
We will tell you how to find the cause of the breakdown and carry out an independent repair at home.
The Kaiser washing machine is usually equipped with a standard heater with the following parameters:
Length - 280 mm.
Power - 2000 W.
You can easily find heating elements in a specialized store or on the Internet. Prices range from 600-900 rubles. Therefore, make repairs yourself if you want to save a lot.
To replace the heating element, follow these instructions:
Unplug your washing machine.
Close off access to the water supply and exit to the sewer system.
Unfold the washing machine with the back panel facing you.
Unscrew the 4 bolts that hold the back panel.
Remove the rear access panel. Below the tank, you will see 2 contacts from which the wires go. This is the heating element. Rather, this is only the shank of the heater - the element itself is located under the tank, so it warms up the water better and faster.
Check the heating element using a tester. The working element will show a resistance of 24-26 ohms. In the event of a breakdown, the multimeter will display a value of 0, 1 or ∞.
Remove the wires from the heater and temperature sensor (it is built into the heater itself).
Unscrew the fastening nut, remove the heating element along with the gasket (it will still have to be changed).
Important! Sometimes, to get the heating element, you need to make a lot of effort. But do not pull on the contacts - it is better to just loosen the part and slowly pull towards you.
Unpack the pre-prepared new tube heater that matches your Kaiser model. Check it with a tester just in case to make sure it works.
Install in the groove in place of the old heating element.
Lead and connect all required wires.
Screw on the back panel of the washer.
Connect the CMA to all systems.
Run a test wash and make sure everything is done correctly.
Attention! The steps described in the diagram above are relevant for a front-loading Kaiser washing machine such as the Kaiser Avangard and the like.
If the Kaiser washing machine has leaked, the operating instructions may not help - it is better to find the breakdown yourself, find the cause of the leak and fix it.
Important! Before proceeding with the repair, disconnect the machine from the water supply and place rags under the case so that they absorb the water that you drain from the filter.
Find a small hatch at the bottom of the machine on the front side.
Open and find a large lid.
Unscrew it.
Drain the water.
Clean and rinse the filter.
Next, you need to check all hoses and pipes that could leak.
This hose connects the water pipe and the inlet system of your washing machine. You can easily find it from the back of the car. Examine the hose carefully for any kinks, cracks or holes.
If the problem is in it, buy a new one and install it according to the following scheme:
Unscrew the hose holder from the CM by hand.
At the same time, remove the filler filter from the body of the machine with pliers and rinse it - this will not be superfluous.
Disconnect the hose from the water supply.
Install a new hose by connecting it to the water supply and screwing it by hand to the washer body.
The drain hose is checked and changed in much the same way. This is an easy operation, so we will not describe it in detail.
The pipes are located inside the machine, therefore, in order to check them, you will have to disassemble it almost completely. Think, maybe it is worth calling the master.
There are a dozen parts inside the car that could have provoked leaks:
Drain pump (pump). It's good that the pump for the Kaiser washing machine is on sale, so you can change it manually, after taking it out and checking it. The video will help you with this: VIDEO
A branch pipe for draining water from the tank.
Branch pipe for water intake into the tank.
Powder cuvette connection.
Rubber cuff seal.
Drain filter seal.
Emergency drain hose (the plug itself may leak).
Water inlet valve.
Tank.
Broken drain pump.
There is a blockage in the drain system (water drain pipes, drain hose, drain filter, pump).
Poor quality water.
Water inlet filter clogged.
Lack of water in the plumbing.
Weak pressure in the water supply system.
The last two problems have nothing to do with the serviceability of the machine.
To help the user, the manufacturer of washing machines Kaiser on electronic control has provided fault codes. They will warn you about a failure and help you find out the cause of the failure.
As a rule, these are the following error codes: E01, E02, E03, E04 for CM with Logic control system; T95, T40, T30 for CM with "Ecotronic" PB system. Let's consider the most common ones.
And the aquastop system will automatically turn off the water supply in the event of a malfunction.
And yet, if you have determined that something is wrong with your Kaiser washing machine, then we recommend that you call the master at home.
When is it necessary to do this? The drum does not rotate during operation, a metallic grinding noise is heard during operation, malfunctions in the spin mode and other reasons.
We do not recommend that you repair washing machines yourself. This reason can lead to a total withdrawal of equipment from the ranks. Therefore, it is still better to turn to specialists.
Just dial the number and call the technicians in the company, the city of St. Petersburg or Moscow, the masters of our service will be able to go to your house. On the spot, they will be able to assess the complexity of the breakdown, carry out diagnostics and determine the list of necessary parts for replacement and calculate the necessary work and prices for spare parts.
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What parts most often fail in Kaiser washing machines? To answer this question, we cannot do without generalized statistics data provided by the leading service centers. Based on this data, we have concluded.
Most often, the heating element of this brand of washing machines breaks. What this is connected with is difficult to say, perhaps it is in the quality of the part, and perhaps in the design features of the washing machine. Nevertheless, most often, service centers receive complaints from citizens precisely with the problem of heating water in washing machines. Kaiser.
In second place are problems with water intake and drainage. By the way, this problem occurs not only with Kaiser washers. Any other washing machine does the same. Take, for example, a list of typical Electrolux washing machine malfunctions.
In third place are citizens' complaints that their Kaiser washing machine has leaked. Hoses and pipes are the weak point of all automatic washing machines. The machines of some companies suffer from this "ailment" more, some less, but the fact that this problem is always present is a fact.
For your information! Kaiser washing machines sometimes have problems with the hatch cover, control module, belt, motor, but all of them are rare compared to the above breakdowns.
These are the top 3 problems of Kaiser washing machines. We decided to discuss them in the first place and most importantly tell you how to deal with these problems and how to prevent them in the future, because it is always better to carry out preventive measures than to spend money on repairing the washing machine, and possibly on repairing a neighbor's apartment.
Kaiser washing machines are most often equipped with a 280 mm standard 2000 W automatic washing machine heater. The spare part itself can be quite easily purchased at specialized retail outlets or ordered from the Internet store, the approximate price is $ 16, plus $ 2-3 shipping. In total, a maximum of $ 19 costs, provided that you do the replacement yourself. If you invite a specialist, the price of the issue will increase by 2, or even 3 times, so self-repair is preferable. What are we doing?
We disconnect the washing machine from the electrical network, turn off the water and disconnect the washing machine from the water supply and sewerage system.
We take it out of the niche into an empty space, and then unfold it.
We unscrew the screws holding the back wall of the washing machine, remove the back wall.
In the lower part of the washing machine tank, we find two rather large contacts, to which the wires go - this is the heating element.
We take an ohmmeter or multimeter, adjust it, and then measure the resistance of the heating element. The operating parameter will be about 26 ohms, if the device shows much less, it is faulty, it must be changed.
We disconnect the wires from the contacts of the heating element and the temperature sensor.
We unscrew the fastening screws and take out the heating element.
Note! Ten is pulled out a bit hard, but you shouldn't pull on the contacts too much, you can pull it out. It is better to pull out the teng slowly, swinging it from side to side.
We take out a new heating element from the package, check it with an ohmmeter, insert it into the place of the old one and make sure that it has “sat in a niche”.
We connect all the wires to the contacts, put the back wall in place, put the car in a niche and connect the washing machine to the water supply, sewerage and electricity. We check and make sure that everything works.
If you find an impressive puddle under the Kaiser washing machine either after washing or in between washings, then there is a leak somewhere. Before looking for a leak, you need to take urgent measures to protect your and your neighbor's apartment from flooding. Turn off the tap, which is responsible for the flow of water into the washing machine, then put a few large rags under the body of the washing machine, open the hatch, which is located on the front wall in the lower right corner, and unscrew the trash filter.
Once you have drained the remaining water from the Kaiser and collected this water with a rag, you can start looking for the cause of the leak. Let's start with the hoses as they are the easiest to check. Let's examine the inlet and drain hose. If this is the drain hose, then it needs to be changed. And perhaps the inlet hose burst, but in this case there will be more water, and the leak will be the most obvious. Replacing the drain and inlet hose can be quite simple, so we will not write about this separately.
The next possible reason is the pipes. If there is a leak inside, then in order to find it, you will have to disassemble almost the entire Kaiser washing machine. It will not be easy to do this on your own, so it is better to consult a specialist. What can cause a leak inside:
water pump;
drain pipe;
filling pipe;
powder receiver branch pipe;
hatch cuff;
garbage filter sealing gasket;
emergency drain hose (plug);
filling valve;
tank.
Important! Kaiser washing machines have plastic tanks. A bra bone in the tank can pierce it and cause a leak.
Similar problems with Kaiser washing machines can occur in several cases:
there was a breakdown of the drain pump;
the drain system is clogged with debris;
poor quality of tap water;
the inlet filter in the filling valve is clogged.
If the washing machine freezes, and the display shows an error E02, then you first need to check the inlet hose and then the inlet solenoid valve.
If the washing machine gives an error E03, it's time to check the drain pump. Perhaps it will need to be changed, or perhaps cleaned - an autopsy and check will show.In the future, so that the pipes and filters are not clogged, do not forget to carry out preventive cleaning of the washing machine using special products. To do this, you need to buy a product once a year, pour it into the powder receptacle and start washing without clothes. In an hour, the product will clean the inside of the car, and half of the problems will disappear by themselves.
In conclusion, we note that Kaiser washing machines are quite reliable. They cannot be classified as household appliances that need to be repaired frequently. Nevertheless, these machines also have weak points that the user must be aware of. Good luck!
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