You, of course, paid attention to the door lock icon (either a key or a lock) burning on the display of the washing machine. If your model does not have a display, the lock indicator light is on or flashing. Does this mean that something is wrong with your washing machine?
Do not worry, this is how it should be when blocking the hatch, but only if everything is working as usual, and there are no difficulties with washing.
When can you start to worry when the lock blinks?
- the washing machine flashes, the hatch lock does not want to open;
- all indicators of the washing machine (or one of them) flash, and the washing mode does not start;
- the washing machine flashes and freezes in the middle of the program.
Next, we will try to figure out what you can do yourself if you find the above symptoms.
So what should be checked?
If the key or lock on the washing machine flashes, and at the same time the washing machine does not work correctly, then:
- Check if you happen to be
activated the child protection function; in this mode, all control buttons are blocked, and in order to open washing machine, you need to unlock it. If you do not remember how to do this, look in the instructions for the washing machine or look for a description of your model on the Internet; - Try unplugging the washing machine's power cord from the outlet and wait ten minutes.Then turn it on again and check: sometimes the control board fails, and the system can simply “freeze”, like a smartphone or laptop sometimes freezes.
Washing machine flashes all lights/several lights or displays an error number
If the door lock indicator is on and the display shows information with a code, or the washing machine is flashing all the buttons, then try to find out what kind of error is meant. Perhaps nothing terrible happened, and you just overloaded the washing machine or forgot to turn on the water supply. Error codes are deciphered in the instructions for the washing machine in the "Errors" section, and you can also refer to the articles "Indicators flash in the washing machine" and "Errors of washing machines".
The lock indicator is on, but the washing machine does not wash
As a rule, this behavior of the washing machine indicates a malfunction. Be sure to carry out all the above steps, you may be able to deal with the problem yourself.
Common breakdowns with blinking indicator
Below we have collected the most common reasons why the lock on the washing machine is flashing or on:
| Malfunction | What's broken? | Repair cost including the price of spare parts* |
| The lock indicator lights up on the display, but the sunroof cannot be opened/closed. Or the indicators flash and the display shows an error code | The electronic module responsible for blocking the hatch has broken.
Solution: block replacement
|
3400 - 4700 rubles |
| The sunroof door is locked and the lock indicator light is flashing. | The door is broken.
It is necessary to partially or completely replace the lock. |
2200 - 4700 rubles |
| The hatch hinges are skewed (if, for example, you leaned on the open door).
Solution: replace hinges |
2500 - 3900 rubles | |
| The lock indicator light flashes, while the washing machine either freezes in the middle of the program or does not heat the water during the washing process. The display may also show an error code. | The heating element burned out.
Solution: replacing the heating element |
3500 - 5900 rubles |
| The washing program does not start at all or a different washing program starts instead of the one you selected. The sunroof lock indicator flashes. | Damaged control board or program selector
Solution: board/selector replacement |
Selector repair:
2200 - 4900 rubles Board replacement: 5400r. (together with a new board) |
| Washing machine drum does not rotate; a crackling sound is heard, and an error may be displayed on the display. The door lock indicator is active | The motor brushes are worn out.
Solution: brush replacement |
3200 - 4400 rubles |
| All indicators of the washing machine are flashing, or only the one that shows the lock of the hatch lock. At the same time, the washing machine does not draw water / draws in and immediately drains / freezes in the middle of the program with water in the tank. | The water pressure sensor is broken.
Solution: cleaning the sensor tube or completely replacing the pressure switch. |
1500 - 3800 rubles |
* The repair price is preliminary and includes the cost of repair work and necessary spare parts (TURNKEY). The final cost of the repair is announced by the master on the spot after the diagnosis.
Summarizing why the washing machine is flashing, let us say once again that the mere fact of the lock indicator flashing does not indicate a breakdown. In order to figure out whether it is broken or not, pay attention to additional problems (in addition to the burning indicator):
- The machine stopped with water: most likely there is a problem with the drain system. Find more information here: …
- Water is not collected: most likely, the matter is in the water supply valve. Read more about it here:…
- Water is drawn in, but the drum does not rotate: most likely, the drive belt “flew”. You can read more about it here:…
If you understand that your washing machine has clearly broken down, then it is better to take care of yourself and it and call a qualified technician. In the process of diagnosis, he will determine for sure what happened to your assistant.
Therefore, if the lock on your washing machine is flashing, and nothing helps, call Master, he He will come to you within a day and fix everything. And so that you do not doubt our professionalism, we provide guarantee up to 2 years for our work and spare parts used.
