20 Most Recent Zanussi ZWF1640 Front Load Washer Questions & Answers

I don't have an electrolux, but I have an LG front loader. Mine was giving a simular error code, and I found the drain hose filter was clogged. Bee running fine since

Hello Friend, thank you for your post! I see you are receiving an error code E50 on your Electrolux dishwasher. Is it possible that the code is missing characters? Could it possibly be an E50? May I please have your model number? The serial tag, which lists your model number, is typically located on the right side as you open the door. With this information I can further address the issue at hand. In the meantime, I suggest resetting your dishwasher. You can do this by flipping the household circuit breaker off for roughly ten minutes. If resetting the power does not correct the issue, could you please inform me of the new error code or if your dishwasher continues to display E50. Thank you - Z.

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Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
Just in case try this!

Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.
(If these actions have not cured the problem, it could be the control board OR the main motor. Motors will show weaknesses when commanded to spin.)

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Thanks and good luck!
John C

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
(no promises but try this!)
I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters and many machines will not even go to spin or release the door lock if there is any water still left inside.
Here are my complete and general guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)

If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and most are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.
If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

The manual says this is due to a blockage.
Check your hoses, make sure they have not been squashed / blocked. If they are OK, check the filter at the front of the machine, it's under the flap. Careful, when you open the cap a lot of water will leak out, so be prepared with a tray or something.
Losen the cap, let some water drain then empty the tray, keep going then eventually pull out the filter. Clean it out completely and refit. Test the machine, it should work ok.

DEFINITELY a draining error - you need to take the filter out, empty it of all lint and replace it. It may have water trapped in already, so get a cloth ready to soak up excess liquid! Also, make sure when you put it back in you have tightened it enough to avoid leaking but not too much that you cannot get it back out. DON'T call for a service - they will not tell you, but E20 codes are NOT covered and they will charge you for the call out! please remember to rank how this post helped and if i can answer any more questions please write back thanks again
rickead1

The water output valve is gunked up and won't close. They will recommend you replace the pump, but in my case I lived with it (and a lot of mops) for awhile and with use it flushed itself. There are lots of websites on Google to order parts if you want to DIY. Hope this helps.

Run a load of just water and chlorine bleach. Run it HOT. After that, use bleach to clean the door seal and seat.

Sounds like a cold water problem. Try running washer set for cold water only. See if it stays running. Most rinses are cold water. If you have low water pressure it can stop due to protection circuit that allows washer to fill for only so many minutes. If it isn't full at end of time span, it may shut down. Try checking inlet valve screens for restriction. Turn off water and remove hoses from back and look into place where you removed hoses. You should see a screen in each one. Scrape out build up with a small screwdriver. Flush out with water.
DO-NOT remove screens to clean. If any debris gets into valve it can cause valve to remain open, flooding house.