All the indicators on the washing machine are flashing why the machine does not work and how to fix it.

An automatic washing machine, one way or another, can notify the user of a breakdown or incorrect performance of its main functions. As a rule, this happens through an indication on the control panel. When the washing machine stops working and its individual indicators light up, we understand that an error has occurred. However, the situation when all the indicators on the panel light up, and the machine does not work, looks very scary. This may be a signal of a critical breakdown, and in this situation, the intervention of Chennai Service Center mechanic from the service center cannot be dispensed with. Even with a repair manual, there is a risk of worsening the damage, which can result in higher repair costs than the original repair cost.

Understanding the operation of the electronic system of the washing machine

Modern automatic washing machines are equipped with electronics and a large number of different sensors. Sensors measure the amount of laundry loaded into the drum, the temperature of the water and its amount in the tank, and much more. If a malfunction occurs during the operation of the electronic system or the sensors detect deviations from the norm in the operation of the device, the self-diagnosis system may work.

In simpler words, the washing machine informs the user about an error in its operation. Depending on what kind of error occurred, the message about it may be different. This could be an error code displayed on the display or a different combination of lights on the control panel flashing.

In any case, if the washing machine stopped working and the indicators lit up, or all the indicators together, this indicates that some actions must be taken to restore the correct operation of the appliance, and sometimes in-depth diagnostics should be carried out for further elimination malfunctions.

Common problems and failures that cause flashing indicators.

There are a number of malfunctions that can provoke the wrong operation of the washing machine and its subsequent stoppage with the impossibility of continuing to perform its main functionality. Often, such critical errors in the operation of the machine provoke the blinking of all or most of the indicators that are present on the control panel.

What malfunctions cause the washing machine indicators to flash:

• Malfunction of the electronic board - such a breakdown can be caused by various factors. For example, the board can fail due to voltage surges in the network, internal shorting, as well as due to moisture getting on it.
• Malfunction in the drain system - with such a malfunction, the user can observe not only the flashing of all the indicators on the control panel, but also the constant draining of water that is collected in the tank of the washing machine.
• Pump failure is the opposite malfunction, which makes it impossible to drain the wastewater. When it is time to drain the water, the washing machine stops working and the indicators start flashing.
• Do not repair the heating element - when all the indicators on the panel are flashing, the failure is mechanical damage to the heating element, its breakdown.
• Engine breakdown - one of the most unpleasant and expensive breakdowns is engine failure. When diagnosing the motor, you should pay attention to the brushes that may have received critical wear or to the wiring, it may be damaged due to the instability of the electrical network or an internal short circuit.

In addition, the washing machine may stop with all the indicators flashing due to improper loading, for example, the drum may be overloaded or, on the contrary, underloaded. There may also be an imbalance of loaded laundry in the drum, which the washing machine could not eliminate on its own.

Step-by-step troubleshooting guide

Most of the errors that occur when all the indicators on the panel of the washing machine are flashing require the intervention of a specialist, because the ordinary user is not only not able to solve the problem in most cases, but also may simply not have all the necessary tools for repair in the household.

So, for example, to repair the electronic circuit board of the washing machine, it is necessary to carry out partial disassembly of the body of the machine. It is necessary to dismantle the top cover, take out the cuvette for powder, dismantle the front panel and after that takeout the board. After diagnosis, it may be necessary to replace or resolder individual elements that may have burned out, it may also be necessary to clean oxidized contacts or resolder burned tracks. In the most difficult cases, it may be necessary to flash the memory or completely replace the board with a new one.

If there is a constant draining of water immediately after the set, no matter how strange it is, you should pay attention to the filling hose. Spontaneous draining of water can be observed due to its damage or deformation.

A failure of the drain pump can be caused by mechanical damage to the pump or contamination in the drain system. Thus, the master checks the drain hose and sewer for contamination. You should also pay attention to the integrity of the impeller in the drain filter and carry out pump diagnostics. It is most effective to replace defective elements with new ones.

If the heating element malfunctions, its renewal is ineffective, the heating element is replaced with a new one by partially disassembling the housing and dismantling the old element.

If the engine turns out to be faulty, the master from the washing machine service center conducts diagnostics with the help of special tools, for example, a multimeter. If faulty wiring is detected, it should be replaced, as well as worn brushes or lamellae.