The presence in the kitchen or in the bathroom of a modern apartment of an automatic washing machine has long been a familiar occurrence. After all, this home assistant can save the hostess a lot of time and effort by completing the task of washing the laundry on her own.
But, like any household appliances, 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 to eliminate the breakdown until complications arise that require the replacement of damaged nodes. The washing machine self-diagnosis system comes to the rescue in such situations, which is able to recognize a malfunction and show it in the form of an encrypted error code on the display of the unit.
In a Candy washing machine, error E03 is the most common. Therefore, it is necessary to know its decoding, the causes and methods of eliminating the problem.
The main causes of the malfunction
Despite the fact that the washing machine performs all operations for washing clothes in an automatic mode, it is impossible to exclude the influence of a person on its effective functioning.
The main causes of malfunctions are:
- clogging of the waste water discharge system;
- foreign objects getting into the drum of the unit;
- sloppy operation of equipment;
- wear of the main components and parts;
- malfunctions and breakdowns in the electronic control module.
Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations to avoid premature failure of the mechanism.
Decoding error E03
The presence of the Candy washing machine error E03 on the display indicates the following malfunctions:
- clogged waste fluid draining system;
- there is a breakdown of the drain pump (pump);
- broken water level sensor (pressure switch);
- malfunction of the control system;
- broken integrity of electrical connecting wires.
According to the technical documentation, the liquid should be removed within three minutes. If this time period is exceeded, then the unit malfunctions and, accordingly, error e03 appears on the display of the Candy washing machine.
Definition of an error code in a machine without a display
Manufacturers produce various models of washing machines, some of them are not equipped with a special display to display information about the status of the unit. The presence of a display greatly simplifies the diagnostic process.
Units without a display are also able to carry out the self-diagnosis process. In this case, the LEDs flicker near the function buttons.
To start the testing process on machines without a display, you need to perform several preparatory operations:
- Make a complete removal of water from the tank of the washing machine.
- The wash mode switch is set to off.
- A special button for additional functions must be pressed and held.
- Next, set the wash program switch to the first position.
- After five seconds, all the LEDs on the machine panel should light up.
- After the indicators light up, you need to 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 tans before the pause, then this indicates the presence of an E03 error in the Candy washing machine.
Drain system troubleshooting
Any change in the operating parameters of the washing machine leads to malfunctions or the complete absence of signs of life. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the E03 error in the Candy washing machine as quickly as possible, otherwise the main components may break, leading to costly repair or replacement of parts.
Acting on the principle from simple to complex, it is necessary to check all the basic elements of a water drainage system:
- correspondence of the washing mode to the given program;
- clean the drain filter;
- check the drain hose for clogging;
- check the operability of the drain pump;
- proper operation of the water level sensor;
- connecting wire integrity;
- proper functioning of the control module.
Checking the wash program
The most common malfunction is the carelessness of the unit owners. So the incorrectly set mode looks on the display as an error E03 of the Candy eraser.
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 must unplug the power cord from the washing machine. And then again turn on the unit, which will continue to work from the same moment.
Try to exclude the influence on the unit of curious children who can make their changes to the washing program, which will also lead to a Candy machine error E03.
Cleaning the drain filter and connecting hose
During operation of the washing machine, various small objects can enter the tank. Therefore, to protect the impeller of the drain pump, a special filter is installed that prevents foreign objects from entering the pump.
The filter is located on the lower left of the front panel. Before unscrewing it, you need to substitute a container to collect residual liquid, than protect yourself from spilling water on the floor surface.
The filter cleaning process begins with the removal of large particles, and then the filter mesh is washed under a stream of water. When cleaning the filter, pay attention to the condition of the drain hose. Clogging this part also causes an E03 error in the Candy Grand washing machine.
Drain pump repair
You can check the effective operation of the drain pump in a visual way, for which, after removing the filter, you need to shine a flashlight in the hole and make sure that the impeller rotates. But the use of this method will not give a complete picture of the nature of the damage.
Most often you have to dismantle the pump. In a Candy washing machine, access to the drain pump is 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 electrical network.
- 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 cover the mat so as not to scratch the unit panel.
- If there is a protective panel on the bottom, first of all, dismantle it.
- Next, unscrew the bolts holding the pump.
- Gently pressing the pump housing, it is brought out.
- Having disconnected the connecting wires, the fastening of the clamps on the pipe is loosened.
An external examination evaluates the state of the impeller, as well as its rotation on the shaft. If rotation is difficult, it is necessary to replace the assembly. At the same stage, the inspection of the pipe connecting the pump to the unit tank is carried out. If contamination is present, it must be cleaned.
After carrying out all the technological operations to correct the breakdown of the drainage system, and the display shows the 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. You cannot test and fix the breakdown of the electronics of the washing machine yourself. 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 the recommendations of the manufacturers for the installation, maintenance and operation of a home assistant. Compliance with these preventive measures will extend the trouble-free operation of the unit for many years.