The presence in the kitchen or in the bathroom of a modern apartment of an automatic washing machine has long become commonplace. After all, this home assistant allows you to save the hostess a lot of time and effort by doing the task of washing clothes yourself.
But, like any household appliance, washing machines can break down over time. In this case, it is very important to determine the malfunction of the unit in time and proceed with the elimination of the breakdown until complications arise that require the replacement of damaged components. In such situations, the self-diagnosis system of the washing machine comes to the rescue, which is able to recognize the malfunction and show it as an encrypted error code on the display of the unit.
In the Candy washing machine, error E03 is the most common. Therefore, you need to know its decoding, causes and solutions to the problem.
Main causes of failure
Despite the fact that the washingthe machine performs all washing operations in automatic mode, it is impossible to exclude human influence on its effective functioning.
The main causes of malfunctions are:
- clogging of the waste water drain system;
- get foreign objects into the unit drum;
- careless operation of machinery;
- wear and tear of main components and parts;
- faults and breakdowns in the electronic control module.
You must always follow the manufacturer's recommendations to avoid premature failure of the mechanism.
Decryption of error E03
The presence of error E03 on the display of the Candy washing machine indicates the occurrence of the following faults:
- the waste fluid drain system has become clogged;
- there was a breakdown of the drain pump (pump);
- faulty operation of the water level sensor (pressure switch);
- failure in the operation of the control system;
- the integrity of the electrical connecting wires is broken.
According to the technical documentation, the liquid must be removed within three minutes. If this period of time is exceeded, then the unit malfunctions and, accordingly, the error e03. appears on the display of the Candy washing machine.
Determination of the error code in a car without a display
Manufacturers produce various models of washing machines, some of them are not equipped with a special display for displaying status informationunit. The presence of the display greatly simplifies the diagnostic process.
Units without display are also able to carry out the self-diagnosis process. In this case, the LED indicators located near the function buttons flicker.
To start the testing process on machines without a display, you need to make several preparatory operations:
- Perform a complete removal of water from the tank of the washing machine.
- The wash switch is set to off.
- Special button for additional functions must be pressed and held.
- Next, set the wash program switch to the first position.
- After five seconds, all LEDs on the machine panel should light up.
- After the indicators light up, release the additional functions button and press "Start".
The number of blinking indicators (before a pause) indicates the nature of the malfunction of the washing machine. By counting the lights on, it is easy to determine the error code. So, if there were three fires before a pause, then this indicates the presence of an E03 error in the Candy washing machine.
Troubleshooting the drain system
Any change in the operating parameters of the washing machine leads to failures or the complete absence of signs of life. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the E03 error in the Candy washing machine as soon as possible, otherwise, the main components may break down, leading to costly repairs or replacement parts.
Acting from simple to complex, you need to check all the main elements of the water drain system:
- correspondence of the washing mode to the given program;
- clean drain filter;
- check drain hose for clogging;
- check the drain pump;
- correct operation of the water level sensor;
- integrity of connecting wires;
- correct functioning of the control module.
Checking the washing program
The most common malfunction is the inattention of the owners of the unit. So an incorrectly set mode looks like an error E03 of the Candy washing machine on the display.
Before pressing the "start" button, it is recommended to carefully check the correctness of the installed program.
Most often, a failure in the program occurs at the stage of preliminary or final spin. Therefore, you need to unplug the power cord of the washing machine from the outlet. And then turn on the unit again, which will continue to work from the same moment.
Try to avoid the influence of curious children on the machine, who can make their own changes to the washing program, which will also lead to Candy machine error E03.
Cleaning the drain filter and connecting hose
During the operation of the washing machine, various small objects can get into the tank. Therefore, a special filter is installed to protect the impeller of the drain pump, which prevents foreign objects from entering the pump.
The filter is located at the bottom left of the front panel. Before unscrewing it, you need to substitute a container to collect the remaining liquid, which will protect yourself from spilling water onto the floor surface.
The filter cleaning process begins with the removal of large particles, and then the filter mesh is washed under running water. When cleaning the filter, pay attention to the condition of the drain hose. Clogging of this part also leads to an E03 error in the Candy Grand washing machine.
Drain Pump Repair
You can check the effective operation of the drain pump visually, for which, after removing the filter, you need to shine a flashlight into the hole and make sure that the impeller rotates. But using this method will not give a complete picture of the nature of the damage.
Most often you have to dismantle the pump. In the Candy washing machine, the drain pump is accessed through the bottom of the unit.
The technology for dismantling and checking the drain pump is as follows:
- Water is completely removed from the tank of the unit, and it is disconnected from the mains.
- The machine is laid on its side so that the pump is at the top of the housing. Before this operation, it is advisable to lay a mat so as not to scratch the panel of the unit.
- If there is a protective panel on the bottom, first dismantle it.
- Next, the bolts holding the pump are unscrewed.
- Gently pressing on the pump body, it is taken out.
- By disconnecting the connecting wires, the fastening of the clamps on the pipe is loosened.
External inspection evaluates the condition of the impeller, as well as its rotation on the shaft. If rotation is difficult, then the assembly must be replaced. At the same stage, the pipe connecting the pump to the tank of the unit is inspected. If there is contamination, it must be cleaned.
After carrying out all the technological operations to fix the breakdowns of the drain system, and the display shows error E03 of the Candy washing machine, what should I do? The answer to this question can be attributed to a malfunction of the electronic control module. It will not be possible to test and fix the breakdown of the electronics of the washing machine on your own. In this case, you will have to seek help from a special service center.
When buying a Candy washing machine, do not forget to follow all manufacturers' recommendations for installing, maintaining and operating a home assistant. Compliance with these preventive measures will extend the trouble-free operation of the unit for many years.
