Interested in Vestfrost Dishwasher Errors? So, the next inclusion of technology turned into a breakdown or blocking functionality. If an incomprehensible code lights up on the PMM display, do not panic. So the dishwasher tries to tell you exactly where the problem happened. What do the codes mean and how to restart the machine?
How are Westfrost DTCs decoded?
Of course, electronic control is designed to facilitate the operation of technology. It is good when the display shows the selected programs or the time until the end of the cycle. The same goes for breakdowns. Imagine that you loaded dirty dishes into the hopper, started the machine, and it does not react in any way. Where to look for the reason? Here, in this case, the manufacturer has provided error codes. Each combination of letters and numbers indicates a specific breakdown. Which one? Let's get a look:
- F5 - This breakdown code indicates poor water flow. What could happen? Make sure that the shutoff valve is fully open. Perhaps it is only half open. Check the strainer on the inlet hose; the part is often clogged with small debris.
- F3 - the error value is as follows: water continuously enters the hopper. First, turn off the tap. The reason may be in the filling valve. The device is probably out of order, so the shutter does not close and lets water through. Valve replacement required.
- F2 - the fluid does not drain. What does it mean? There was a blockage in the PMM. The filter or drain hose of the equipment could clog. How to fix? Drain and clean parts from clogging.
- F8 - problems with the heater. If a similar error appears, then you need to inspect and clean the element from scale or replace it during combustion.
- F1 is an alarm, which means that a leak has occurred in the machine. You need to look for the cause in the rubber seals of the door and pump, in the connections of hoses and pipes, in the water tank.
- FE - problems with the electronic module. It’s better not to repair the electronics with your own hands, but to contact a service center right away.
- F7 - an error indicates overheating. Check the temperature sensor, heater, water pressure in the nozzles. In the latter case, due to poor duct and overheating occurs.
- F9 - incorrect position of the divider. It is better to contact the master.
- F6 - heater sensor failure. Replace the defective part.
It also happens that an error code occurs due to a system failure. In such cases, restarting the equipment will help. How to restart PMM:
- Unplug the dishwasher.
- Wait 10-15 minutes.
- Turn on and look at the screen.
If the characters have disappeared, then everything is in order. If they reappeared, then you need to look for the cause and carry out repairs.
Vestfrost Dishwasher Repair
Faults can be divided into two categories - those that arise due to improper operation, and serious damage. Errors in operation are encountered by each user. For example, stains after washing remain on dishes. Think the dishwasher is to blame? Not always, perhaps you just need to pour salt into the container.
To repair a malfunction, we’ll look at common problems and their solutions.
Causes of damage to the Westfrost dishwasher
Why does the technique refuse to work normally? In addition to the listed error codes, there are problems specific to a particular brand. Here they are:
- The selected mode does not start. The problem may lie in the banal shutdown of water or electricity. Also the reason for this is the reboot of the hopper, when the dishes prevent the door from closing. Clogged intake and drain filters.
- Detergent remains in the powder container. What are the reasons? The powder was poured into a wet dispenser, a hole was clogged, a weak pressure of water. If nothing helps at all, then the heater, pump and intake valve are checked.
- Water remains in the hopper. In addition to clogging, the cause may be in a bent drain hose.
- PMM stopped while washing. Is the standby mode turned on? They could also turn off the electricity or stop supplying water.
- During washing, loud sounds and beats are heard. The point is in the incorrectly placed dishes.
- After washing, pieces of food remained on the dishes. First of all, eliminate such errors: overload, improper placement of dishes or the choice of a program. Next, check the filter, sprayers, pump for blockage.
- The door is poorly closed. The problem is spring tension and door installation.
Now you know why the dishwasher may not work normally. How to deal with breakdowns without leaving your home? Below are the malfunctions and self-troubleshooting options.
The program does not start
What to do? If the reboot did not help, turn off the tap and check for water. Make sure nothing is blocking the door. Remove excess items or place them more compactly. Eliminate the possibility of clogging in the intake filter. For this:
- Find the connection point for the inlet hose to the PMM housing.
- Close the inlet valve.
- Unscrew the hose and remove the mesh, which is installed directly in front of the inlet valve.
- Rinse it with water, with a serious blockage, clean with citric acid.
The drain filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher. Here is the clogging instruction:
- Open the door of the PMM and pull out the baskets.
- Unscrew the filter, remove the mesh from below.
- Shine a flashlight in the hole and remove the objects stuck there. Be careful, spills of dishes may fall into the drain.
- Also clean using citric acid, soda, powder.
Remains washing in the hopper
Inspect the dispenser, rinse off any powder residue. The cause of poor pressure can be both a lack of pressure in the water supply system and a clogged nozzle. If in the first case nothing depends on you, then you can clean the nozzles yourself like this:
- Remove the baskets from the hopper.
- Remove sprayer.
- Use a toothpick to clean small holes from debris.
It does not hurt to inspect the inlet valve. It has already been described above how to unscrew the hose and remove the filter. Next, inspect the valve itself for a possible blockage.
Water remains in the PMM
In a normal situation, about 1 cm of clean water remains at the bottom of the machine, which prevents the sealing gums from drying out. If at the bottom you see a liquid with food debris, then there is a problem that needs to be solved.
- Inspect the drain hose. It should not be twisted or transferred by foreign objects. Important and proper connection of the drain. If the tap is high, then the pump is more difficult to cope with. Disconnect the hose and clean it from obstruction.
- Check pump. In such cases, the pump turns on and off, due to which the liquid does not drain well. In the event of a malfunction, the pump requires replacement.
Most often, the cause of stagnation of water becomes a banal blockage. Still, PMM washes dishes, on which pieces of food often remain. Just in case, we give an example of a video on replacing a pump:
The dishwasher is frozen in the middle of the cycle
The wash is started normally, but in the process the appliance stops and does not continue to work. Here are some things to check:
- The correct choice of mode. Perhaps the wait (pause) button was accidentally pressed.
- The presence of water. Open the tap. No water? So, the reason is found, it remains to wait.
- Network connection. Press the plug firmly into the outlet.
- Impeller of the pump. Perhaps she was clogged with food debris or fragments of dishes.
To check the impeller, do this:
- Disconnect the machine from the mains and the water supply.
- Take out the bottom basket.
- Unscrew the drain filter.
- Remove residual water with a sponge.
- Press the pump cover inward until you hear a click, then pull it up and pull it out.
- Access to the impeller is open. Remove clogging by wearing gloves.
The machine is accompanied by loud sounds
Details of the operation of the PMM are described in detail in the instructions. The main thing to remember:
- Do not place plates close to each other. This not only leads to the rumble and breaking of dishes, but also interferes with the access of water. As a result, you will get poorly washed appliances.
- When placing large dishes with handles, make sure that they do not interfere with the closing of the door.
- Do not load the hopper to the eyeballs, even if there is room. Otherwise, the dishes will have to be washed.
Try to load devices according to the rules, then the machine will work quietly and efficiently.
The same goes for the problem when pieces of food remain on the dishes. First of all, change the degree of load, and then check the system for clogging. Perhaps you should choose a longer program.
PMM door closes poorly
First, make sure that a foreign object does not interfere with the closure. Next, inspect:
- Sealant. If the rubber around the perimeter has dried and deformed, then replacement is required.
- Installation of a dishwasher. If the equipment is on an uneven surface, then there is a skew of the door. Install according to the instructions, tighten the legs.
- Springs Make sure that the springs are not stretched and are functioning properly.
The video details steps to replace the door seal:
Also, users complain about problems caused by operational errors. For example:
- Whitish or rusty stains on the dishes.
- Poor drying of appliances.
Most often, it is necessary to change the dosage of the detergent, use the salt correctly and set the program, give the machine more time to complete the cycle.
To avoid such problems, carefully read the instructions for the dishwasher. Carefully remove food debris before loading and clean the filters in a timely manner from clogging.