Errors and malfunctions of Daewoo washing machines
Although the technique from Daewoo is not the most popular on the market, the washing machines of this manufacturer are on sale and often bought by our compatriots. Such devices are very reliable, but break down, as well as machines from other brands. Due to the presence of a self-diagnostic system, the consumer can understand that the machine is faulty and figure out what to do.
Error codes
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Code |
What it means |
Causes of the error |
What to do |
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LE |
Door problem |
The door is not closed tightly enough. |
You need to open the door and then close it tightly enough. |
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The door lock has failed. |
Check if the lock is working properly and if it is defective, repair it. |
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OE |
Problem with water drain |
The drain hose is not properly installed or is blocked (pinched or clogged). |
Check to see if water is flowing through drain system. Have the filter and drain hose inspected. |
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Drain pump is broken. |
Check the pump, including its circuits, for proper operation. |
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UE |
Unbalance problem. |
The laundry inside the drum is jumbled to one side. |
Manually redistribute the laundry inside the tank to correct the imbalance. |
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The position of the washing machine has not been adjusted. |
Check the position of the machine and adjust if necessary. |
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IE |
Water supply problem |
There is no water supply or the water supply tap is closed. |
Check the faucet and if it is closed, fix the problem. Also make sure that the water supply to the apartment is sufficient and that there is enough pressure. |
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Water cannot pass through a clogged drain filter. |
Inspect the strainer and if it is clogged, take steps to clean it. |
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The solenoid valve has failed. |
Test the valve and check the condition of its electrical circuits. |
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If the temperature is too low, the water intake hose has frozen. |
After confirming that the low temperature is the cause, take measures to correct the problem. |
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The pressostat is broken. |
Evaluate the operation of the pressostat and replace or repair it. |
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H6 |
Trouble with heating element |
Heater electrical circuit interrupted. |
Check heater circuits and correct operation of heater itself. |
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E8 |
Problem with load sensor |
No drum rotation due to load sensor error. |
Test the sensor and, if it is found to be broken, replace it. |
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E9 |
Water supply problem |
Pressostat malfunction. |
Check the pressostat itself and its tubes, also paying attention to the connection circuits. If there is a problem, replace the pressostat with a working unit. |
Frequent malfunctions
More often than not, owners of Daewoo appliances turn to masters for washing machine repair for the following reasons:
- The control unit malfunctions. This can manifest itself in various failures during the washing, for example, an increase in the duration of the appliance, stopping during the washing.
- The water level sensor breaks.
- The filter in the filling duct becomes clogged.
- The temperature sensor fails. The water heats up poorly and often the machine stops during the wash.
- The drive belt wears out.
- Heater fails. Most often this failure is due to the formation of scale or rust on the heating element.
- The tank collar begins to leak.
Tips and prevention of breakdowns
- Before you perform cleaning of the washing machine Daewoo, it is important to disconnect the machine from the mains.
- While the machine is running, it should not be splashed with water to prevent a short circuit.
- Before each wash, check that the detergent tank is empty and remove stale powder or conditioner residue in time. If there is water in the detergent container after a wash, drain it before the next wash before pouring detergent into the machine.
- To clean the detergent container, turn it counterclockwise and pull it slightly toward you. After rinsing the container under running water, it is returned to its place.
- If lightly rusting objects have fallen into the drum and remained inside for some time, rust may appear on the tank. Use special products to remove it, but do not use metal tools or sponges in cleaning the drum.
- Clean the top of the washing machine with a damp cloth, using only approved detergents (non-abrasive and without solvents or benzene).
- Regularly check the incoming water filter to make sure its mesh is not clogged.
Many people are interested in the wall-mounted models of Daewoo washing machines. You can watch the washing process in the video of Vasily Tolkachev.
To prevent malfunctions, it is worth doing a few simple measures that will make your life easier and increase the life of the washing machine. They are described in detail in the Ukrainian program "Everything will be good".
