In the modern world, every home has a washing machine, which undoubtedly makes women’s work easier and saves time. You can simply load dirty laundry into this unit, select the necessary program and continue to go about your business. But in some cases it is necessary to urgently turn off the machine. This can happen if dark clothes were mistakenly loaded into the machine with white laundry; during washing, foreign objects were found in the device, to remove which it is necessary to stop the operation of the unit, open it and remove all unnecessary items. Another reason for rebooting the washing machine is an incorrectly selected mode that needs to be changed. In this review, we will look at how to reset the program on a washing machine if a malfunction occurs.
Engine
The system board controls the operation of the motor and sets the required number of revolutions during washing and spinning. A breakdown in the engine can cause program failures and breakdown of the entire unit.
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How to turn on the washing machine
Before starting work, you need to check the connection of the machine to the electrical network, prepare things for loading, having previously separated light, dark and colored laundry, which must be washed separately. The total volume of things must correspond to the nominal value of the unit: in no case should the drum be filled to the limit. Also pay attention to the fabric of the products; you can only wash items made from the same type of fabric at the same time.
Loading washing powder
Washing powder must be loaded into a special powder compartment, which usually consists of three compartments:
- The left one is for the main wash.
- The right one is for pre-washing.
- Medium - for air conditioning.
This conditional distribution is typical for most brands of devices. If you want to clarify this information, please refer to the operating instructions specifically for your model.
Where to put powder in the washing machine
Emollient compartment
Advice! When adding washing powder, it is important to follow the dosage indicated on the packaging. There is an opinion that the more powder you add, the better the quality of things. However, if there is an excess of it, the laundry, on the contrary, is poorly rinsed; stains and white stains may remain, which can subsequently affect the development of allergies.
Loading laundry into the drum
Before loading items sorted by color and material, carefully arrange them so that they do not lie in a lump. Thus, the washing and spinning process will be of better quality. After this, close the device door tightly.
Selecting a washing mode
The operating mode (program) is selected either by pressing a mechanical or touch button, or by rotating the switch, the pointer of which is directed to a specific mode. Some models of automatic machines combine both types of control.
The device can have the following washing programs, depending on the type of fabric and intensity:
- fast;
- careful;
- delicate;
- manual;
- casual;
- Clothing for babies;
- cotton;
- synthetics;
- wool and others.
Modes and functions in the washing machine
Determining the washing temperature
The temperature range is set from 30˚C to 95˚C. Do not focus solely on choosing the maximum temperature; follow these recommendations:
- the temperature is selected based on the degree of contamination of things; if you just need to refresh your laundry, just select a minimum temperature of 30˚C or 40˚C;
- Synthetics are best washed at a temperature between 40-60˚C;
- It is recommended to wash bed linen and bath accessories at maximum temperature.
Selecting the spin intensity of the laundry
The spin intensity is set by the number of revolutions per minute. The better the spin, the less moisture will remain in things, and they will dry much faster.
Important! For delicate items, you need to choose the minimum spin intensity. And it is better not to wring out particularly delicate fabrics (silk, chiffon) in the machine at all.
Starting the washing process
The automatic machine starts by pressing the “On” button.
The cycle itself starts when you press the “Start” button, which, as we have already found out, can also combine the “Pause” function. If the process starts successfully, if there is an indicator, the washing time will be displayed on it. Modern units are equipped with a delayed start function, which is very convenient. For example, you can set a time to turn on the device while you are away from home, so that your clothes have time to be washed when you arrive. Or you can set the start time to 5 am so that the washing machine will finish working when you wake up in the morning, and you can pull out the already clean clothes.
End of cycle
When the operation is completed, the device will stop and a corresponding sound signal will sound.
After thirty seconds, the door lock will unlock and you will be able to remove the washed items. If the door does not open, this will indicate some kind of breakdown of the device. For general care of your car, wipe the drum and rubber seal on the door frame with a dry cloth, as this is where a lot of water often accumulates. To dry the drum compartment and prevent the formation of mold and mildew spores, leave the door slightly open.
Watch a video about resetting a SAMSUNG washing machine program
The engine undergoes a similar process.
The wires of the electric motor of the washing machine also need to be disconnected, and we strongly recommend taking a photo of them: the photo will only take 1-3 MB, but it will give you self-confidence and the opportunity not to make mistakes when subsequently assembling the machine.
Wires for some unifying reason can be fastened with a plastic tie, and therefore all such “sets of wires” should be carefully removed from the machine so that they do not interfere and are not subject to any influence in case the situation gets out of your control .
Why reboot SMA
A reboot of the SMA may be required in some cases. More often, the situation arises simply due to carelessness on the part of the user, sometimes due to the device freezing. Let's look at the most common cases that will require using the restart program.
- A foreign object was found in the drum. It could have gotten in with your loaded items in two ways: your clothing pockets were poorly checked, or your children accidentally put it there.
- Need to add more laundry. You forgot to put something in the drum or accidentally put the wrong thing (of a different color or material).
- We need to change the program. It happens that the washing mode was selected incorrectly. Instead of the “Wool” mode, we accidentally clicked on “Cotton”. Woolen items will certainly shrink after such a wash. Therefore, it is necessary to restart the washing machine to select the appropriate mode.
- The electricity was turned off. In this case, you need to unplug the cord from the outlet and wait for the power supply to be restored. Some SMA models can resume started washing from the moment of forced stop. But there are devices that do not remember the previously selected program or only remember it for a few minutes.
- The equipment is frozen. The automatic machine stopped washing and stopped responding to pressing the buttons on the control panel. This is not the fault of the device owner. Most likely, there was a malfunction in the system board. In this situation, restarting the machine will also help.
Setting up Bosch Maxx 5 and Classixx 5
It is important to remember that before resetting an error on a Bosch washing machine, you need to understand the cause of what is happening. This also applies to equipment from other companies.
To reset errors on the Bosch Maxx 5 washing machine, the following steps are provided:
- The hatch closes.
- The program selector is set to position 0.
- The knob is rotated 180 degrees until the display shows an error.
- The spin speed button is pressed and held, and the Bosch regulator switches to one section.
- After 5 seconds, the speed button is released and the program selector is returned to its original position.
Sometimes, in order to reset Bosch maxx 5 machine errors, the procedure has to be performed repeatedly. If the reason that caused the errors has been eliminated, after resetting the Bosch washing machine will work normally.
How to reset the fault code on a Bosch Classixx 5 washing machine if one indicator is on, indicating an error in the hatch lock?
When the Bosch Classixx 5 indicates problems with the lock, but there are no other faults, you must:
- set the Bosch device regulator to position 0;
- click “Start”;
- turn the knob to 11 o'clock.
After the error is reset, the lock must be repaired.
Washing machine gives an error
How to properly reboot the machine
Before restarting the product, carefully study the instructions for your particular washing machine model, since each brand of machine has its own design features and certain methods for urgent stopping. We will look at general recommendations for properly rebooting the machine.
How to stop the program: options
Most washing machines have two unified options for urgently resetting the installed program.
First option
If the “Start” button in the unit also serves as the “Pause” button, then you need to press it once to stop the wash and wait a couple of seconds.
After this, the door lock should unlock. Now you can load additional laundry into the drum or take out an item that accidentally got into it, forgotten in your pocket. Before opening the door, make sure there is no water inside, otherwise it will spill out. Healthy! If water has already accumulated in the washing machine, drain it manually using the drain filter (a small hatch at the bottom of the machine).
Second option
By pressing the "Start/Pause" button, the program is completely reset. In this case, turning off is not done by pressing it once, but by holding the button for a long time (5-6 seconds). Further events will develop depending on the modification of your device:
- in more modern models, after holding the “Start/Pause” button for a long time, the machine will drain the water on its own and the door will unlock;
- In older models, automatic drainage of water is not provided; it must also be drained manually through a drain filter.
Press and hold for 5-6 seconds.
Why do you need to reset the program correctly?
Many users believe that the problem of urgent work stoppage can be solved by simply disconnecting the device from the electrical network. Yes, this will allow you to turn off the washing machine, but the previously selected mode may not be reset, since often automatic machines “remember” the last settings and will start them again after turning them on. In addition, due to a sudden disconnection from the network, an important part of the unit - the control board - is at high risk of breakdown.
If the power is out
In the event of a sudden power outage, first of all, disconnect the device from the network. To do this, you need to remove the cord from the outlet so that the washing machine is not subject to a sudden voltage drop.
When the power supply is restored, plug the device into the mains. If the previously installed program has not been reset, the automatic machine will simply continue to operate. Some models will drain the water when turned on and stop washing. In this case, you will need to select the desired mode again and start it.
Internal failure
If the unit suddenly fails, it is necessary to find out what kind of problem arose: software or mechanical.
If the software fails, the control panel is locked and the buttons do not respond to pressing. Try unplugging the machine for 15-20 minutes to reboot the control unit, then turn it on and try to run the program again. Recommendation! To return the automatic machine to its factory settings, you may need the help of an electronics technician; do not try to cope with this task yourself without the appropriate training.
Elimination of error E00 for Bosch models
Users of a Bosch washing machine sometimes encounter a situation where the machine displays error E00, but there is no such code in the table. According to experts, E00 does not indicate a problem, but a successful outcome of testing. How to reset the so-called error if there is no need for repairs?
- First, turn off the power to the unit.
- After switching on, you need to wait for code E00 to appear.
- The knob with which you can select programs is set to rinsing.
- Two actions are performed simultaneously - the handle is put on spin and the revolution button is pressed.
- The display should show 3 eights.
- Next, turn the knob to the program for washing jeans.
- After a few seconds, the device turns off by turning the knob to position 0.
Correct actions will result in the Bosch washing machine error being reset. If, after turning on again, the unit refuses to work, and E00 does not disappear, most likely, the electronic module of the machine will need to be repaired.
