DIY repair pmm electrolux

The introduction of the Electrolux dishwasher in the home eliminates the need for routine work. Everything would be fine, but equipment may fail. Should you rush to the service center? Or can you repair your Electrolux dishwasher with your own hands?

Dishwasher repair

In order to understand whether it is possible to repair a kitchen assistant with your own hands, you need to know how the dishwasher works:

1. The machine draws water from the central water supply;
2. Under pressure, it enters the unit through the filter. The pressure switch closes the inlet valve. The water heats up;
3. Hot water with the help of a pump enters the working chamber, starts work through the sprinklers;
4. Waste water passes through filters and again enters the sprinklers;
5. The water is drained into the drain using a drain pump.

The most common problem with an Electrolux dishwasher is a clogged filter.

Dishwasher repair

Electrolux dishwasher manufacturers issue detailed instructions. In them you need to find a photo with the position of the filters in the car. You may need tools:

• a screwdriver to unscrew the filter;
• pliers;
• basin to drain the water.

If there is still water in the machine, first unplug it. Pull the hose out of the sewage drain hole, move it into a bucket, basin, and turn on the dishwasher in the "drain" mode.

Then remove the dishes from the dishwasher and unscrew the water filter. Clean, rinse and reinstall. In the photo - a filter in the Electrolux dishwasher.

At this stage, it will be useful to prevent blockages in the sewer system. It is worth cleaning the drain pipes with "Mole", "Tiret" products, or with a cable for cleaning the sewage system.

When placing the drain hose back into the drain hole, make sure there are no kinks.

What should I do if cleaning the filters in the Electrolux dishwasher does not restore the unit to work?

With your own hands, you can clean the drain pump from dirt. The location of the drain pump is also shown in the photo in the user manual.

It is necessary to remove all fasteners of the pump, clean it with a thin object. After finishing the cleaning, check the pump blades stroke. They should rotate easily. The photo shows that the pump is clogged with food debris and lime deposits.

It remains to fix the drain pump in place, and check the operation of the dishwasher.

The pressure switch is a part of the dishwasher that controls the water pressure. It happens that food gets into it, as a result of which the device gives incorrect readings. This causes malfunctions:

• poor quality dishwashing;
• water will run non-stop, which could lead to a flood.

On the forums, repairmen are advised to remove the pressure switch for testing. Using pliers, remove the clamp of the tube of the part, carefully remove the entire part. The photo shows a pressure switch for the Electrolux dishwasher.

To check if the device is working, you need to blow into the pressure switch tube. If you hear a click, the part is working properly. The click is not audible - the pressostat needs to be repaired on the Electrolux dishwasher.

You can see detailed instructions for removing and checking the pressure switch with your own hands in the video.

In cases of breakdown of electronic parts, it is better to contact a specialist who will repair Electrolux dishwashers at home.

In order not to have to take the Electrolux dishwasher for repair, you should take proper care of the device.

For a kitchen assistant to work for a long time and without complaints, you need:

1. Remove grease and food residues from the drain filter every two weeks. If it is heavily soiled, the filter can be soaked in a weak vinegar solution;
2. Check the operation of the water blades once a quarter. They are unscrewed, taken out of the car. Use a toothpick to clean the holes in them. Having installed the parts in place, you should check whether they rotate easily;
3. Check the drain pipe and drain pump every six months. Water filters should be washed, if they are worn out, replace;
4. Use detergents and water softeners approved for dishwashers. Do not use ordinary dishwashing detergents!
5. Remove leftover food from dishes as thoroughly as possible before placing in the dishwasher;
6. Carry out a preventive wash every 2-3 months. To do this, add 250 ml of vinegar solution 9-12% to the machine without dishes, turn on the "economical" mode, pause in the middle of the cycle. Leave the car for half an hour, or longer. During this time, the dirt accumulated in the dishwasher will dissolve.

Prevention is the main thing for cars, as well as for people. Subject to these simple rules, the dishwasher will last a long time and flawlessly.

Dishwashers from the Electrolux company are quite common in Russia. Despite the high quality of the components and assembly of the Electrolux dishwasher, it, like other units and devices, can break down and requires utmost attention and prevention. Before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to diagnose the problems, determine the typical ones and learn about the existing repair methods. In this article we will try to tell you about how to repair Electrolux dishwashers and other subtleties associated with this process.

Most of the dishwashers supplied to the Russian market are manufactured in Poland and account for about 90%. The quality of their components and assembly can be compared with similar units of German and Swedish companies, however, as they say, there is no need to choose. Most experts highlight the following advantages of household appliances manufactured by Electrolux:

• all components are made exclusively from high quality raw materials;
• the development of circulation pumps was approached really reasonably, they had a high working resource;
• the manufacturer is sensitive to small details, such as: wires, clamps, terminals, rubber bands and filters, which in turn made it possible to increase the period of trouble-free operation of the dishwasher.

There were no especially critical drawbacks during the operation of the dishwasher, one of them, like everyone else, has typical breakdowns, from which it is rather difficult to protect yourself. Let's list them below:

• clogging of drain and filler pipes;
• failures in the water intake program;
• problems with the quality of dishwashing;
• TEN (heating element) does not heat up the water sufficiently.

Drain and filler pipes can become clogged not only in Electrolux dishwashers, this is a common problem with these units. The speed at which they will clog depends on the quality of the water, the content of minerals and metals in the water. This is due to the fact that they settle on the walls, after which they simply clog them.

If this breakdown is found, the repair will be a fairly simple process. You will need to clean the clogged filter, after which we recommend that you perform this operation regularly, so as not to face a problem in the future. The use of chemicals such as Kalgon does not in any way prevent the formation of deposits on the filter and pipes. It only protects internal components.

If you have rather hard water, you need to monitor the dishwasher more closely and clean the above-described parts more often. How exactly can this be done?

• turn off the water with a tee tap;
• disconnect the inlet hose along with the flow filter on both sides of the tee tap and dishwasher;
• dismantle the small flow filter from the dishwasher body (it is located at the beginning of the filling path, where the inlet hose is installed);
• clean and then rinse the hose together with the filters with running water;
• assemble the device.

It is worth noting that when installing a dishwasher, some do not install a flow filter directly between the tee tap and the hose. In this situation, only one filter will be clogged, the one that is installed at the beginning of the filler pipe.

Much more often, the nozzles and hoses of the drain track, garbage filters are clogged. Experts recommend that users make periodic inspections of these spare parts, at least once every two months. In the case when the dishwasher is used intensively, namely several times a day, it must be checked every 1-1.5 months. In order to protect the nodes from clogging, you must adhere to the following simple rules:

1. Remove large food residues with a paper towel before placing the dishes inside the unit.
2. Use only high-quality detergents, or make them yourself.
3. Check the container in which the regenerating salts are located, it should never reach a critical level.
4. After each washing process, visually inspect the waste filters and clean them if necessary.

If you notice that the water in the dishwasher does not heat up enough, then most likely there is a problem with the heating element, or with a temperature sensor or other control modules. Electrolux dishwashers are quite sensitive to voltage surges and oversaturation. What can this lead to?

In the best case, you will get off with a blown fuse, in the worst case, several triacs of the control board may burn out. After this, the control module simply will not be able to send signals to the heating element, or it will do it with a delay or perform it incorrectly. Repair of the arisen malfunctions quite time consuming and expensive occupation, you need:

• disassemble the dishwasher in half in order to get to the TEN;
• check the integrity of the wires going to Teng and measure the resistance with a multimeter;
• check the parts of the control module, in case of a malfunction, replace with a new one.

We would like to note that in order to protect household appliances and other appliances from voltage surges, you can use a voltage stabilizer, which is purchased separately.

If you do not understand this topic, the best solution would be to call a specialist who accurately diagnoses breakdowns and fixes it as soon as possible.

Quite often, during the execution of the washing program, it simply freezes. Most often, to solve the problem, it is necessary to reboot the dishwasher, to put it simply, it is necessary to turn off the device for just a couple of minutes, and then return the power supply to it again.

If this problem repeats with all dishwashing programs, it is necessary to call a specialist who will thoroughly check everything, and if a defect or defect is found, replace the damaged part.

Note! On some dishwasher models Electrolux replacing a control module costs a lot of money. In such a situation, it will be easier for you to buy a new dishwasher than to replace a faulty control module.

However, do not be upset, this problem is most often associated with an error in the operation of the following sensors, namely: pressure switch, aquasensor and others. Sometimes the electrical network is involved in the failure of the entire group of sensors.

In this article, we looked at how to repair Electrolux dishwashers with our own hands. However, remember that if you do not understand anything about technology, the best solution would be to turn to specialists who will carry out all the repairs themselves, and you will not have to waste your nerves and funds on unjustified actions.

By doing DIY repair of Electrolux dishwashers, equipment owners can save a lot of money on calling the master and paying for his work. When self-repairing, you only need to purchase the necessary parts - the rest of the work can be done without attracting additional cost. There is nothing complicated in the dishwasher device, so we will try to repair it ourselves - our review-instruction will help with this.

If your dishwasher stops turning on, first of all you need to check the power button... Not the strongest contacts are established here, they tend to burn and deteriorate over time. It can also fail mechanically, so the first thing we do is check it - we arm ourselves with a multimeter and check the presence of voltage after the button. If there is no voltage, the button should be replaced.

Next in line are fuses - they protect the power grid from short circuits, and equipment from further damage. If the fuse blows out, it means that something has happened in the device, a complete check is required. But sometimes they burn out for other reasons - for example, the Electrolux dishwasher has undergone a short-term power surge. In this case, the repair is reduced to replacing the fuse.

The following parts and assemblies requiring inspection:

• Socket - we connect other electrical appliances and check their performance. You can also plug the multimeter probes into the socket. Repair method - replacing the outlet itself or part of the wiring coming from the nearest junction box;
• Power cable - it could be damaged / pinched. We just change it along with the plug, choosing a cable with conductors of a suitable cross-section - that's the whole dishwasher repair;
• Control module - if there is power, but the Electrolux dishwasher still shows no signs of life, you can suspect the board itself (perhaps something happened to the controller or its power supply).

In the latter case, self-repair is only possible if you have specialized knowledge in the field of electronics and the right tools (for example, you need an oscilloscope).

Repairing an Electrolux dishwasher that does not want to run a user-selected program begins with a basic check. First, you should try to open and close the door again. If that doesn't help, check the filter. Also, some internal modules could break down - these are various sensors, a circulation pump or a control board. Often such Electrolux dishwasher malfunctions are accompanied by error codes.

In general, diagnostics using error codes is very convenient - by opening the table with the codes and checking the status of the indicators, you can quickly identify the failed unit. Further repairs to the Electrolux dishwasher will be reduced to restoring the functionality of a defective part or replacing it. If all else fails, then the problem may lie in the electronic control board - it is better to diagnose it at a service center.

When repairing Electrolux household dishwashers, experts often note that the problem often lies on the surface. If the dishwasher refuses to draw water, there is no need to sin on its filling. First, you need to make sure that there is water supply by opening the tap above the sink. Thereafter we check the inlet hose - it is quite possible that it is simply pinched or twisted.

If water still does not come in, it is necessary to make sure that the filters - internal and external - are working.The internal filter is located at the very end of the inlet hose (or in the fitting of the dishwasher itself, to which the hose is connected). Also, additional filters are often installed in water supply systems - they can become clogged or fail, which leads to a lack of filling. The entire filter, like the dishwasher itself, must be cleaned periodically.

The last thing to consider when repairing an Electrolux dishwasher is the integrity of the solenoid valve. We connect a multimeter to the terminals, wait for the estimated voltage supply time required to open the valve. If there is voltage, the valve itself is faulty. If there is no voltage, the fault lies in the wires or in the control board.

The drain pump is not the toughest part. This fact applies not only to Electrolux dishwashers, but also to dishwashers from other manufacturers. It breaks down quite often, therefore in the absence of a drain, you can safely suspect this particular detail... Do not forget to check other details and assemblies:

• Connecting wires - sometimes they become unusable and need to be replaced;
• Drain hose - if pinched it will not drain. Serial pump failure is also possible.

We also control the supply of supply voltage to the terminals of the drain pump. This requires a multimeter operating in voltmeter mode.

Repairing an Electrolux dishwasher when a leak is detected in the working chamber is extremely simple - the hole formed as a result of corrosion must be sealed or sealed with some kind of sealant. Sometimes a leak is caused by aging of the loading door seal - run the Electrolux dishwasher in idle mode and carefully inspect the seal around its perimeter. Repair technology - complete replacement.

We also check the following parts and assemblies:

• Hoses with connecting clamps;
• Inlet hose;
• Drain hose.

The materials of the working chambers are strong enough, therefore breakdown most often lies precisely in the hoses and their connection points.

If your dishwasher starts to make a lot of noise, you need to identify the source of the noise. If the pump thunders, then there is nothing to worry about - this node itself is noisy. Too much noise may indicate that something has gotten into it. Sometimes extraneous sounds are a harbinger of the imminent "death" of the pump. The repair method is to replace the drain pump.

In some cases, loud noises are caused by the Electrolux dishwasher engine. Bearings rattle here, damaged by water seeping from under the oil seals. The repair process consists in replacing the bearings, and in the most difficult cases, in the complete replacement of the entire motor (circulation pump).

The first thing that comes to mind is a heating element malfunction. In this case, the Electrolux dishwasher is repaired by replacing the heating element (this unit is not being repaired, but is changing completely)... It would also not hurt to check the contact groups - electrical connections could oxidize as a result of sparking, and the absence of normal contact leads to the impossibility of normal operation of the heating element.

The lack of heating can be associated with other reasons:

• The thermostat is out of order - due to an incorrect temperature determination, it does not give a command to turn on the heating element;
• The electrical connections are damaged - check the integrity of the wires;
• The control module has switched off - in this case, the repair is reduced to replacing the board or restoring it at the nearest service center.

But first of all, it is the heating element that should be checked - it is one of the weakest links in dishwashers. And since it cannot be repaired, it only needs to be changed.

If, after washing the dishes in the Electrolux dishwasher, you find drops of water on the surface of dishes, cups and spoons, check for rinse aid... It is extremely necessary for dishwashers with condensation drying, and it is he who is responsible for the high quality of this very drying. Without it, water droplets really remain on the surface. There is no other reason, since condensation drying works by naturally drying out kitchen utensils - there is nothing to repair here.

In Electrolux dishwashers with a turbo dryer, there is something to be repaired - a fan and a special heating element that heats the air. Also, the connecting wires and the control module may be damaged. Turbo drying dries dry, but it can break - this is precisely its key disadvantage.

Sometimes faults requiring repair are difficult to recognize. For example, if an Electrolux dishwasher begins to shock mercilessly, the problem may be related to anything. We consistently check the following modules and nodes (monitoring the presence of breakdown to the case):

• Engine - it runs on electricity, and its malfunction can lead to a leak of electricity to the body;
• TEN is the most common cause of breakdown;
• The integrity of the connecting wires - damaged insulation requiring repair can cause the dishwasher to “fight” the current.

If the heating element is broken, then the repair is reduced to replacing it. In a similar way, other components that have become unusable are replaced.

The quality of modern household appliances is at a very high level, but they sometimes break down for various reasons. Before starting to repair Electrolux dishwashers at home, let's take a look at the typical malfunctions for this model and how to fix them.

According to statistics, 90% of cars under the Electrolux brand that are sold in Russia are manufactured at factories in Poland. Their quality is slightly worse than that of their counterparts from Germany, but the pricing policy does not bite either. Masters from service centers, especially for the Russian consumer, note the following advantages:

• reliability and quality of the machine body;
• well-equipped circulating pumps with a large work resource;
• during the assembly, the main attention is paid to small parts - wiring terminals, rubber bands, filter elements, connecting wires and clamps, on which the trouble-free operation of the equipment primarily depends.

No particularly obvious shortcomings or weaknesses were found, but, like other brands, there are some of their typical breakdowns and malfunctions, from which no one is insured:

• hoses, branch pipes of water supply and drainage systems are often clogged;
• water does not heat up according to the mode;
• sometimes there may be problems with the execution of the set dishwashing programs.

In order not to make frequent dishwasher repairs, you must always pay attention to the state of technology, adhere to the recommendations set out in the instructions.

In all water-based technology, these systems are the first to get clogged. To blame here water quality, because in different regions it is not only different in hardness, but also contains numerous impurities of various minerals.

The first blow is perceived by the filter installed at the entrance to the machine: all harmful impurities settle on its walls, therefore it is necessary to constantly clean it of scale. No chemical cleaning agents will help you - they only clean the inside of the hoses and system connections.

The algorithm for cleaning the filter element is simple and completely do-it-yourself:

• shut off the water supply to the machine;
• disconnect the inlet hose with a built-in flow filter from the tap and the entrance to the dishwasher;
• remove the mesh filter from the housing at the entrance to the machine;
• flush the hose and both filters, then reinstall everything.

Many users do not install an additional filter at the inlet to the drain hose, but in vain - this halves the load on the filter mesh element installed on the machine.

Prevention is the basis for the purity of these elements, such measures for the Electrolux machine are popularly described in the attached instruction manual, but we will recall the main points:

1. Remove food residues from dishes before placing them in baskets.
2. Add detergents strictly according to the norm, only of high quality, tested in work, so that their undissolved sediments do not clog the filters.
3. Make sure you have enough regenerating salt.
4. After each dishwashing check both filters on the bottom of the machine tank, clean them of impurities.

For preventive cleaning of the drain system, purchase a patented agent, pour it on the bottom of the tank and turn on the wash at idle without adding detergents.

Problems with water heating are directly related to the heating element or to the sensors and the control module. This foreign technique is very sensitive to voltage drops in the electrical network, due to which a triac can burn out - a symmetrical triode thyristor in the control board.

The control module will not be able to give the necessary signal to the heating element to heat the water - repairing the dishwasher will be expensive due to the amount of work performed:

• dismantling the machine to get to the heating element;
• diagnostics of it, as well as the entire electrical circuit;
• ring the control module, identify the malfunction and replace, if possible, remove and test in the laboratory.

Advice! To protect your assistant from voltage surges, install a stabilizer with your own hands between the meter and the machine's connection line.

Repairs and diagnostics should be carried out by a specialist from a service center; a do-it-yourself check can lead to the need to replace the machine with a new one.

This defect is quite common on models of Electrolux cars - the masters advise turning it off for a few seconds, and then turning it on again. Sometimes the hang is repeated systematically, here this method is no longer valid. There is a factory defect: it is necessary to replace control module and test the operation of the machine in all modes.

Some models of Electrolux cars are cheaper to buy than to replace a completely expensive control module.

Failures of this component are quite rare, often the cause of failures is unstable operation. sensors - aquasensor, pressure switch and the like. Dishwasher repair will consist of replacing them.

Machines of this brand often have problems with the flow of water or with the supply of detergents. In order not to bring the Electrolux dishwasher to an urgent expensive repair, you must immediately diagnose the problem: there is a tablet left, the powder has not dissolved, which means there are problems with the supply of detergents or water.

• we check the presence of water in the domestic water supply system;
• we look if the inlet hose, mesh filters are clogged;
• we investigate the serviceability of the detergent supply valve;
• we analyze the correct loading of detergents.

After eliminating all of these shortcomings, the quality of dishwashing should be excellent.

Another tip: do not be lazy to carry out various preventive work... Add 250 g of vinegar at least 3 times a month, turn on Economy mode, pause in the middle of the cycle and leave the machine in this state for an hour. During this time, the formed limescale will dissolve completely and without a trace.