Why does the washing machine stop during washing and what should I do?

Thanks to the built-in electronics, the washing machine performs a programmed sequence of actions during operation. For various reasons, the electronics can malfunction, as a result of which the machine stops during the washing process. Some of the causes of this malfunction can be eliminated by yourself, and for serious repairs you will have to contact the service.

If the washing machine gets up during washing and does not perform the specified actions, there may be several reasons for this. The most common are:

• engine breakdown;
• burnout of the heating element;
• blockage;
• faulty electronics;
• breakage of the loading hatch lock.

Often the reason for stopping the washing machine is not a technical failure, but a human error. If household appliances suddenly stopped working, you need to check if mistakes were made during operation.

1. The weight of the loaded laundry is too high... The instructions supplied with each washing machine provide information on the maximum load. If the rate is exceeded, then a short time after turning on the machine will stop working. For convenience, some models have a special smart sensor that shows the level of permissible norms.
2. Most washing machines have a mode called Delicate.... It is designed for washing delicate fabrics. In this mode, the car can "freeze" for a few seconds. Some users believe that such a stop is some kind of malfunction. But actually it is not.
3. An imbalance has occurred in the washing machine tub. If large and small items were loaded in the same wash at the same time, they may roll into a single lump. For example, this often happens when other things fall into the duvet cover. In this case, an imbalance can occur. A special sensor is triggered in the washing machine, after which it turns off.
4. In some cases, people themselves are to blame for the failure of the washing machine. So, by mistake, the user can set several washing modes to the technique at once, as a result of which the electronics begins to malfunction. For example, if you turn on the Prewash and Whitening modes at the same time, it will fail, because neither model can use these modes together. As a result, after a while the machine turns off and stops washing. An error message appears on the display.

In addition to the above reasons, the stoppage of the washing machine can be caused by a lack of water flow. And, which is typical, the machine will turn on and start working, but after 3-5 minutes it will stop and will give the appropriate signals.

With a clogged sewer, the problem is no longer only in the washing machine. We'll have to deal with cleaning the drains and the entire sewer system in the room. As soon as the blockage is removed and the drains are free, the washing machine will continue to operate normally.

If the heating element does not work, then the machine will freeze at the very beginning of the washing process. Since the water will not be heated, the whole further process will be disrupted.

Contamination of the drain system can be assumed if the washing machine is stopped during the spin phase. Most likely, the filter or the pipe located near the drain pump is clogged.

If the drain filter is clogged, then this problem can be solved on your own, having spent only 15-20 minutes. It is necessary to clean the filter or replace it with a new one if desired.

If the washing machine stops working at the very beginning of operation, it is possible that the reason lies in a broken hatch door. First, you need to check if it is tightly closed, and only then (if the breakdown still came to light) contact the service center for help.

The detected errors can be easily corrected depending on the type of their origin.

• If the maximum load is exceeded, you just need to remove the excess laundry and restart the washing machine program.
• When the “Delicates” mode is selected, the machine stops not because it has switched off, but because it has been programmed. If the machine does not drain the water for a long time, it is necessary to activate the "Forced drain" mode (in different models it can be called differently), and then the "Spin" function.
• If an imbalance is observed in the tub of the washing machine, it is necessary to drain the water by activating the appropriate mode. After the process is completed, you need to take out the laundry and load it again, distributing it evenly. To avoid such situations, it is recommended to sort the items before washing. This should be done according to the principle - wash large ones separately from small ones.
• Before starting the washing machine, you must first make sure that water is available. Check for its presence in the tap, then turn the tap on the pipe leading to the machine.

In the event of an incomprehensible and unexpected stop of the washing machine, you can take a number of actions to help restore the washing process.

1. Reboot the machine. If this is not a serious breakdown, then in most cases this will help. Additionally, you can open the door (if the door is unlocked) and re-arrange the laundry.
2. It is necessary to check whether the door is well closed, and whether any thing has fallen between it and the body. It should be remembered that when the hatch is closed correctly, a characteristic click should be clearly heard.
3. When the machine stops working, it gives some kind of error on the screen. In this case, you need to refer to the instructions and compare the data. Most likely, the decoding of the error code will be indicated in the annotation.

If the reason for the stop is a weak water pressure, it is necessary to increase it (if this is possible). It is necessary to stop using it for other purposes at the time of taking water for washing (turn on the tap with water in the kitchen, etc.). Under normal flow, operation will resume within a few seconds without requiring a reboot.

In cases where it was decided to immediately self-repair, important rules should be remembered. The main thing is that repairs can be made only after a complete blackout of household appliances. Make sure the washing machine is unplugged. And also in order to avoid a flood, you need to block the flow of water. Install only manufacturer's parts purchased from trusted suppliers on the washing machine. Poor-quality self-repair can result in a breakdown of the entire product.

For a solution to the problem using the example of the Bosch model, see below.