We closed the hatch door, pressed “Start”, and after a while we noticed that the machine had stopped and the F4 code was on the display. What to do? What does the F4 error mean in the Atlant washing machine? How can I fix the problem myself? You will find answers to all these questions in this article.
Decoding the error
Error F4 on the display of the Atlant machine says that there are problems in the drain system and it is not possible to drain the waste water from the tank. Before calling the master and panicking, you should find out if there is a reason for panic and understand what the problem is.
On washing machines without a screen, the on / off light and the second indicator in the bottom row will light up.
How to fix the error yourself
Before calling the master and panicking, you should find out if there is a reason for panic and understand what the problem is.
- Control failure. To eliminate this error, you must restart the Atlant washing machine. To do this, turn it off with the power button and unplug the plug for 5-10 minutes. Then turn on the machine again. If the error was accidental, then the code will not appear.
- Clogged filter. Often the F4 error appears due to debris in the drain filter. Various threads, small things from pockets clog holes over time and water does not pass. In this case, it is necessary to remove the blockage. To do this, drain the water by hand using rags, then unscrew the drain filter and clean it of debris. Finally, put everything back in place and check for an error. If it has disappeared, the cause has been removed.
- The drain hose is blocked. It often happens that debris is pumped into the drain hose and clogs it, thereby blocking the passage of water. To solve this problem, you must first drain the water, then disconnect the drain hose and clean it under a strong stream of hot water, then put it back in place and start the Atlant machine again in spin mode. The error code should disappear.
- Sewer blockage. Often the reason for the F4 error on the Atlant machine is a clogged siphon or sewer pipe. To diagnose such an error, it is necessary to pull out the end of the hose connected to the drain and turn on the spin mode. If the error did not appear and the water was safely drained off by the machine, then it is necessary to clean the sewer pipe using a steel cable, or a siphon by disassembling it.
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Faults requiring repair
Unfortunately, the error is not always caused by a simple malfunction. Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of other possible reasons.
| Signs | Cause | Decision |
| The Atlant washing machine does not drain the water and hangs on the wash or in the rinse mode, shows the F4 error. | Drain pump defective.
Possible reasons:
A pump malfunction occurs due to the development of a clock resource rate or when small objects get into it. |
The pump needs to be replaced. |
| When the water is drained, the Atlant machine makes a hum and the water does not leave. In this case, there is an F4 code. | Clogged pump (drain pump).
All kinds of small objects, various garbage from pockets, twisted threads or wool, slipping through the drain filter fall into the pump and block its normal operation. |
It is necessary to disassemble the pump and clean it from foreign objects. |
| Clogged drain pipe.
The branch pipe located between the drain filter and the tank is also susceptible to clogging by various objects (threads, wool, fines, etc.). |
It is necessary to clean the pipe from the blockage. | |
| The washing program is interrupted and the F4 code is displayed.
An error is possible at any stage of the program (rinsing, spinning, washing), and it is also possible that it appears immediately after starting. |
Electronic control module defective.
Main reasons:
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In cases of failure of circuit elements for various reasons, their replacement is necessary.
If the error occurs due to a firmware failure, you should reflash the controller program. If the above methods did not help to get rid of the error, or it was caused by a malfunction in the microprocessor, then a complete replacement of the board is required. |
| The washing machine drains the water during washing and stops showing the F4 error code.
Atlant froze during the spin cycle and showed error F4. The door is locked. |
Pressure switch defective.
The sensor responsible for the water level in the tank is not functioning. The controller does not receive a signal from an empty tank. Most likely there was a short circuit in the sensor wiring diagram. |
It is necessary to completely replace the pressure switch. |
| The Atlant washing machine stopped at one of the points of the washing program. F4 error is displayed | Defective power supply to control units.
The pump or pressure switch is not supplied with a supply voltage or the control signal is interrupted between these nodes and the control board. This is due to oxidation of contacts, broken wires, or a short circuit in the wiring. |
Required:
If the contacts are oxidized, they must be cleaned or replaced. If there is a break in the wires, replace them. |
Conclusion
No one can rule out the appearance of malfunctions in the operation of the washing machine. Therefore, this article will be useful to all users of the Atlant machine. Often, the error code is caused by simple malfunctions that you can deal with yourself by reviewing them in the sections above.
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