To be honest, Belarusian washing machines are not reliable. And that's a fact. According to statistics from service centers, this unit takes an honorable third place in the list of models that break down after 3 years of operation.
It’s good that at least these products have a built-in automatic diagnostic system that notifies users about what exactly happened to their irreplaceable assistant and how they can help her. In particular, many users are faced with the fact that error F9 occurs in the Atlant washing machine.
We will talk about what kind of beast this is and how to fight it in this article. By the way, if you have a model without a display, don’t be upset. They also notify about errors and various types of malfunctions. But this happens not through the display, but through the light indication. Code F9 corresponds to the lighting of the first and fourth LEDs.
What does error F9 mean?
If this error code lights up, then problems arise with the rotation of the drum. The tachogenerator may fail, the engine or control module may break down, or problems may arise in the wiring connecting these elements to each other.
It also happens that no error occurs at the hardware level. In Atlanta, there may be a problem with the firmware of the electronic board. And after even a slight power surge, the firmware crashes. In this case, repairs will also be required, but not an expensive replacement of the electronic board, but simply its re-flashing. Although it will not be possible to do this at home without special knowledge, experience, or tools.
Before suspecting a breakdown in the machine, it is important to rule out a one-time failure. This can happen if the control board freezes. In this case, we proceed like this:
- Unplug the washing machine cord from the outlet and wait at least 15 minutes, preferably more.
- Turn on the equipment.
- If the error disappears from the display, then everything is ok, and it was really a one-time failure.
Also check the spin button. An error may occur if the spin button is pressed accidentally. This also happens.
And if it was not possible to eliminate the malfunction in this way, most likely we are dealing with a breakdown.
Error F5 in Atlant
If the Atlant washing machine generated an F5 error, this will be due to the lack of water in the tank, if it is necessary to have it there.
Possible breakdowns of the Atlant washing machine with code f5:
- The water supply in the inlet hose and inlet valve have filter screens that can become clogged with small particles. You need to turn off the water supply valve and clean them and rinse the hose. One mesh is located in the sealing gasket of the inlet hose, the second in the inlet valve;
- Lack of water in the water supply. The pressure in the line should be checked. To do this, unscrew the inlet hose from the washing machine, lower it into a large container and open the water supply valve. You can check by opening the faucet in the washbasins, but this way we cannot check the operation of the faucet for the washing machine;
- Problems with water intake may be caused by a broken water inlet valve. Due to frequent interruptions in the water supply, the valve overheats and becomes deformed. In this case, its core may jam in the closed position or the winding of the electromagnet coil may burn out;
- There are no contacts on the valve or electronic module. Remove the wires and clean the contacts. It is better to entrust a detected malfunction of the electronic unit to a specialist. Independent intervention can lead to more expensive repairs, including replacement of an expensive module;
- The pressure switch does not generate an “empty tank” signal. This can happen due to a blockage in the hose from the tank to it. The tube has a small internal diameter and can easily become overgrown with scale. It is necessary to remove it from the water level sensor and blow it out with air pressure.
Checking the tachogenerator
To check the serviceability of the SMA tachometer yourself, follow these steps:
- Turn off the power.
- Unscrew the bolts holding the back cover of the equipment. This is very easy to do, just unscrew the screws.
Under the cover you will see a large pulley with a drive belt, the back wall of the tank, pipes, heating element contacts and the wires to which they are connected, an engine with a tachometer connected to it.
Note! The advantage of Atlanteans is that they have a convenient arrangement of internal elements. By removing the back cover, you will have access to all the main components at once. This does not happen in all machines. In other brands, difficulties begin already with removing the back cover.
So, to check the tachometer we do the following:
- disconnect the wires that go to the tachogenerator,
- take a multimeter and check the part.
The normal value at the Hall sensor contacts is 60 ohms. After that, set the multimeter to Voltmeter mode. Applying the probes of the device to the contacts of the tachogenerator, start rotating the motor; the voltage should increase by about 0.2 Volts.
Remove the tachogenerator and visually inspect its ring. Perhaps a layer of oxide has formed there. If so, the ring needs to be cleaned.
Pay attention to the quality of fastening of this part. Perhaps the reason is not a problem, but that a part has become loose? This sometimes occurs due to constant vibrations, especially at high spin speeds. To get rid of the problem, just tighten the sensor.
Also check the cables between the board and the part. If, as a result of the measurements, it was discovered that the tachogenerator had burned out, it would need to be replaced with a new one.
To do this, purchase the part in online stores or other points of sale. It is advisable to install original spare parts. After that do the following:
- remove the back cover;
- Unclench the harnesses and disconnect the wires from the sensor;
- release the latches to remove the back cover;
- unscrew the fastening;
- remove the burnt part;
- Install a working spare part and perform all steps in reverse order.
Troubleshooting the Atlant washing machine
DIY Atlant washing machine repair
Below, I will answer frequently asked questions, and also tell you what error codes indicate a particular malfunction. I draw your attention to the fact that the error code may not always correctly indicate the broken part. The fact is that the self-diagnosis function usually checks not the spare part itself, but the entire chain to which the part belongs. For example, if code F4 is displayed on the control panel, this does not mean that the pump has burned out, it is quite possible that the problem is clogged hoses, there are also cases when the contacts on the pressure switch (water level sensor) stick, there may be a break in the wires or on the control module Some kind of resistor or triac has burned out. It is these subtleties that we will talk about further. Another problem that puts consumers into a coma is how to determine the error code of an Atlant washing machine without a display. Especially for these guys, who are the proud owners of this equipment, I took a photo, you can see it just below. I haven’t found practically any article on the Internet about how to read the error code on these particular models. Pay attention to the numbering of indicators, it does not start with the first button, which misleads many novice masters. There is an error code next to each number; I did this on purpose in order to explain how faults are read. For example, if LEDs 1 and 4 are on, then it will be designated F9. Now look at the symbols in the photo, next to the number 1 is F8, and next to the number 4 is F1, if F1 is added to F8, then we get our code. In order not to get confused and not to add all these letters f1 and f8, there are tables on the Internet that can be used to calculate any code. I won’t bother you with these nuances, it’s better to use simple everyday examples to tell you what kind of breakdown belongs to this or that error.
Error codes for Atlant washing machines
I’ll start everything in order and select questions so that you more or less understand the essence of the breakdown and methods for eliminating it
error code "door"
On a machine without a display, the 1st, 3rd and 4th diode lights up
The Atlant washing machine periodically does not launch the program, and now it has refused to work at all. Having scoured the Internet, I did not find an error that is inherent in my machine. My car does not have a display, that is, the error code is not invisible, but 3 diodes light up periodically, if you look at the car from the front, then lights 2, 4 and 5 light up. Maybe someone can tell me what this error is
In the photo above, I gave a pinout on how to decipher the error code on an Atlant washing machine without a display. Apparently, your washing machine has a “door” error code, which means the loading hatch is not closed tightly. It happens that other parts fail, for example on the control module, a triacistor or some kind of diode could burn out. It is quite possible that the hatch tongue does not fully press the plate, which is located in the lock itself. It also happens that the lock itself is faulty. The easiest way is to change the lock, that is, install a known good part and check that the machine starts. You can also use a screwdriver to simulate closing the door, that is, carry out the same action that the hatch hook does when you close it. If the machine starts, then the problem is no longer in the lock, but in the fact that the hook that pushes the plate on the lock cannot unlock it. end push. This is already mechanical damage and here we need to decide on the circumstances, that is, see what can be done
Error code "Sel"
Or all the LEDs on the control panel are on
Please help me solve the following problem, the word Sel lights up on the display. In the table I found that the selector was broken, but the fact is that the machine selects the wash, everything is fine, but when you start to start it, this problem is displayed. Calling the technician did not lead to anything; he said that the control module needed to be changed. I’m thinking, maybe you can change this selector yourself, because they should sell some spare parts for the washing machine, including this nasty thing
Guys, I already wrote above that you shouldn’t take literally what appears on your display. In addition to the selector, there are also buttons on the control panel; they can simply get stuck. If this is not the case, then you are very unlucky, since the selector cannot be changed separately, or rather, it can be changed, but separately from the control unit, such a spare part is not sold
Error code "None" and "Sel"
In Atlanta without a display, all the lights are on
All the indicators on my washing machine came on; this model does not have a digital display. I understand that the end of the brain has come. Maybe you have some assumptions about this?
You didn't write when the error was displayed. The fact is that when all the indicators are on, this does not mean that the block is destroyed. The None error usually appears closer to the middle of the wash and means that you have gurgled too much powder, resulting in strong foaming. I already talked about the error code “Sel” above.
Error code F2
On cars without a display, the third indicator lights up
Please, I'm in this situation. I came to the call and error F2 is displayed, I understand that this is connected with the thermistor, that is, the water temperature sensor, I took measurements, at room temperature the resistance of the thermistor is 13 kOhm. When I take it in my hand, the resistance changes, but not as much as I would like. Please tell me what the resistance of the temperature sensor for the Atlant washing machine should be. There is a suspicion that it was stupidly changed and installed from another washing machine, since the terminal with the wires has apparently been changed, because the wires are twisted together, to the wires that go to this sensor
I want to say right away that the thermistor very rarely fails, but it does happen. The resistance of the temperature sensor on the Atlant washing machine is 5 kOhm at room temperature. In general, in my practice, I changed the thermistor only two or three times. In short, if it doesn’t help, you need to look at the peripherals on the control module
Error code F4
Or flashing of the 2nd indicator
Why doesn't the washing machine drain water? I cleaned everything I could, removed and checked the pump, cleaned the pipe that goes from the tank to the pump body, unscrewed the filter and cleaned everything there, and blew out the water drain hose. In short, no matter what I did, the 3rd and 4th indicators on the control panel still lit up, and indeed the water drained from the tank very poorly, and sometimes did not drain at all. I took the control module to the workshop, the master said that everything was fine with it and that we needed to look at the washing machine itself. What should I do?
Have you tried changing the pump? The fact is that this is a spare part that cannot be checked so easily. It often happens that you connect 220 to it and it works exceptionally, but when you put it in place, it starts to glitch. It’s good that you’ve blown out and washed all the pipes, now we can talk about changing the pump. A full tank signal can also be generated on the pressure switch; this occurs as a result of the contacts on the water level sensors sticking in this position and since the brains see that the tank is full, they stop pumping water
Error code F3
In a washing machine without a display, the 3rd or 4th LED lights up
The 3rd and 4th indicators on the control panel are lit. It is clear that the breakdown is associated with the heating element, but when checking it, it turned out to be intact, what else needs to be checked
Guys, this is the main breakdown in any washing machine; not everything is as simple as it seems to you at first glance. This is a common error that mostly signals that the washing machine is leaking electricity to the body or has a breakdown in some circuit. First of all, you need to check the heating element and the motor, but check not for breakdown or breakage, but for leakage. How to do this you can watch the video
Watch the video on how to properly check the heating element and motor in a washing machine
Error code F5
On a washing machine without a display, indicators 2 and 4 are on. This error code indicates that the washing machine did not have time to fill with water within a certain period of time. Many people immediately jump to the water fill valve, but this is not always the case, one might even say more, in 90% of cases, the problem is not in the valve, but in something else. You can find out more about why the SMA does not fill with water by clicking on this link. Let me remind you that in almost all washing machines, this problem can be treated almost the same way.
Error code F6
If there is no electronic display, then the 2nd and 3rd diodes light up. In this case, it is advisable to call a technician who can diagnose the control module and engine. First of all, you need to check the brushes, tachometer, rotor and stator motors, and only then the control module. It is quite possible that the reverse relay on the module has failed. As a reminder, this repair should be done by a qualified technician.
Error code F7
For washing machines without a display, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th indicators will light up. Again, you need a specialist who understands electrics. This code indicates that either low or high voltage is coming from the network. In general, you need to measure the current in the socket and at the output of the surge protector
Error code F8
If there is no display, the 1st indicator lights up. Indicates that the water level in the washing machine exceeds the norm, that is, the water takes a long time to accumulate. Everyone immediately rushes to check the pressure switch, but I assure you that in most cases, the culprit is not the water level sensor, but some other part. It’s better to read about this malfunction in the washing machine in this article, since this is a common error for all washing machines and it can be corrected almost everywhere in the same way
Error code F9
Diodes 1 and 4 are lit. In most cases, it is necessary to check the tachometer on the washing machine motor. There is also a failure of the control module, but this should be checked by a master. Although in the video above there is information about this malfunction
Error code F10
Or the glow of indicators 1 and 3. Same as “door”. In general, you need to check the hatch lock, the wires that go to it and the rest of the circuit, including the control module
Error code F12
Or blinking 1, 2 and 4 diodes. Indicates a faulty motor, or the motor circuit on the control module may also be faulty. In any case, you need to call a technician, the fact is that it is very difficult to check the engine, of course you can look at the sparking of the brushes or check the windings, whether they are broken or not, you can also look at the wear of the brushes, but as a rule, after such a check, it’s all the same the owner calls the repairman
Error code F13
Or flickering of 1, 2 and 4 indicators. To be honest, it is not clear to me why this code was even included in the diagnostic program for the Atlant washing machine. This error does not indicate anything at all, that is, you need to check everything you can. Well done Belarusians - they did it - they say guess for yourself what we had in mind
Error code F14
Or the glow of indicators 1 and 2. In this case, repair of the control module is required, here we can say that it will not be possible to carry out the repair 100% with your own hands
Error code F15
This is an extremely rare breakdown, found only in those washing machines that have protection against water leakage, but sometimes it also appears when self-draining occurs. On machines without a display, I have not seen this code
In conclusion, I want to say that repairing the Atlant washing machine with your own hands is quite possible, despite the prevailing opinion about the complexity of this washing machine. As for me, the main difficulty is that the control module does not always show the error that actually exists
How to check an electric motor?
An Atlant brand washing machine may indicate a malfunction with error F9 if there are problems with the electric motor. If there is a current leak to the housing, or the armature is broken, there is nothing you can do, the part cannot be repaired and you will have to replace the unit. And this part is expensive. Of course, theoretically the engine can be repaired. But this is not practical from an economic point of view. Such repairs will cost more than buying and replacing a broken part with a new one.
So, how do you determine that an engine replacement is needed? To do this, the motor must be removed. Disconnect the wires from it, unscrew the bolts and pull the motor towards you. Next you need to find the brushes, unscrew the holders and pull out these parts for inspection. If the brushes are worn out, they need to be replaced. You can tell if the brushes are worn out easily; they will be too short. By the way, always change brushes in pairs. And if: buy only original brushes, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the commutator lamellas and then the cost of repairs will increase significantly.
After this, we open the housing of the device and use the same multimeter to check for leakage on the housing, as well as the motor winding for breakdown. If there are no problems with the brushes or motor windings, and no leaks to the housing are detected, then everything is fine with the motor. We need to look for another reason.
Checking the electrical circuit
If all the elements have been checked and the error code has not disappeared, it’s time to think about the serviceability of the wires connecting the engine and the control module. Take a multimeter and start calling each wire. If you find that any of them does not ring, you need to replace it. We also recommend not to trust single measurements and measure the entire cable bundle at least 2 times, since with the testing method under consideration, errors in measurements can sometimes occur.
Well, if the circuit is working properly, then the fault is still in the electronic module. You will have to contact a good service center, since it is not recommended to repair the control module yourself for the reason that you need specialized tools and skills. As we have already said, sometimes problems with the board are related to the firmware, and not to a hardware failure.
