When you need to repair Whirlpool dishwashers, what are the causes of the problems and how to fix them yourself? The answers to these questions can be found in the article.
The American brand Whirlpool retains its market position for more than a century, but in the EU the products of this brand came much later. Despite this, the dishwasher "Virpul" conquered the Europeans and got to Russia, confidently recommending itself. But, technology - there is a technique, so some parts fail faster than others, and some failures are caused by external factors.
The error codes for Whirlpool dishwashers are collected and described in detail in a separate article.
The reasons for the breakdown of the dishwasher "Virpul"
If the dishwasher does not work, the cause may be:
- Failure of drain pumps - the machine stops draining because of pump failure or due to natural wear of the part.
- Leaks - in the nozzles or in the seals. Caused by the complexity of the design of the hydraulic system PMM.
- Poor water supply, or shut off tap of a water pipe.
- Closures of wires, burnt TEN and other reasons cause the machine to fire, so the machine stops working.
- Power surges in the power grid are dangerous for dishwashers equipped with electronic control. Dip in the network can lead to a complete breakdown of the module, then it will require its repair or replacement.
- Remains of food on the dishes clog the filters, which can cause errors and breakdowns.
- Problems with the power supply are caused by a breakdown of the outlet or a violation of the integrity of the power cord.
- Washing compounds of low quality. Manufacturers of well-known brands of dishwashers recommend using certain detergents that will not harm technology. If you decide to save on "chemistry then this is more than offset by the cost of repairs.
- Failure to comply with the rules for using PMM - loose closing of the door, incorrect loading of dishes, washing of objects that can not be placed in the machine.
Now you know why the dishwasher refuses to work. Let's proceed to repair typical faults of the dishwasher "Virpul".
How to repair the dishwasher with your own hands
We offer you to familiarize yourself with the most typical for the PMP "Virpul" breakdown. There are not many of them, but you need to know what to do and how to fix the malfunction - with your own hands or call the master.
The impellers do not work
If the sprinklers stop spinning and spray water, the circulation pump is to blame for the failure. The part is needed for water circulation in the system when washing dishes. If the pump does not work properly, the water that must be splashed does not flow to the impellers. Sprinklers stop spinning and supply water, the washing process stops.
Troubleshooting is to replace a broken pump. To do this, you need to know how to parse your Whirlpool model. If you can not manage at home, contact the service for qualified help.
The dishwasher does not drain the water
In most Whirlpool models, error codes such as E6 or F4 may be lit. The cause of the breakdown may be a drain pump - it drains the water from the machine after finishing washing or rinsing the dishes. If the pump fails, the water remains in the system and the operation of the PMM is blocked.
To solve the problem, you need to replace the pump.
Also, water does not drain if the plastic knee in the sewer system is clogged - at the connection point of the drain hose. Breakage is easy to neutralize by hand - it is enough to clean the knee. If you can not do it yourself, contact the plumber.
Washing mode is not activated
Do not know how to start the mode, if it does not turn on? If the control module is to blame for the failure, it is unlikely that pressing the buttons on the panel again will help the machine to start. When there is a failure in the module, it stops sending "commands and the wash cycle does not start.
About how to turn on the machine when the module breaks down, the service worker knows the operator thoroughly. In most cases, the firmware of the unit is required, less often - it is completely replaced.
Now you know the typical breakdown of dishwashers manufactured by the company "Virpul". To eliminate some of them, you will not need tools and special efforts. It is recommended to entrust complicated failures to specialists, in order to avoid even more expensive repairs - no one is insured against an error.
Be especially careful if the dishwasher "Virpul" is still under warranty - after an independent intervention, the ticket will simply "burn".
