Login|Contact Us
Question and Answer

UK Appliance

Ask an UK Appliance Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

  • Ask A Question
  • Browse Answers
  • Meet The Experts
  • How JustAnswer Works

My Zanussi washing machine has stopped working E20 error

 
Fred Bloggs's Avatar
  • Answered by:Fred Bloggs
  • Home Appliance Technician
  • Positive Feedback: 99.6 %
  • Accepted Answers: 14320
Verified Expert
in UK Appliance

Recent Feedback

Positive
Type your review here...
Positive
Fair and unbiased advice - helped make up my mind on whether to repair or...
Positive
Just saved myself a small fortune as I was thinking that this dishwasher was...
Positive
MANY THANK'S WASHER FIXED AT MINIMAL COST, JULIE RUDD.
Positive
problem still to be resolved by myself. waiting for a man with a meter
Positive
Thankyou so much, really knew his stuff!
Positive
Spot on - must have a word with the guy who installed the washing machine.
Positive
will need to call in engineer to fix as can't find hole mentioned and will need...
Positive
Time will tell if suggestion has been successful

Customer Question

My Zanussi washing machine has stopped working
E20 error

 



Already Tried:
Turned on and off Cleared filter

Submitted: 540 days and 23 hours ago.
Category: UK Appliance
Value: £18
Status: CLOSED
Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Hiya,

Can you post the model number of the appliance please?

 

Has the machine stopped full or empty of water?

 

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Zjd12191
It was part full-when I removed filter it filled 1.5 washing up bowls of water

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Hiya,

OK, thanks for that.

 

E20 is normally a draining fault.

 

Did you find anything in the filter?

If you set the machine to spin only and with the filter out start it, does the pump impellor turn? (Look in to the open filter).

 

If it does, refit the filter.

Try the machine again.

 

Let me know what you find or what happens.

 

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Yes. There was a load of gunk in the filter, I cleared it last night
I put it back on, and the drum was turning, but the filter refilled and e20 came back on
We have unplugged it tonight and Tried to check the grey hose but can't release it from the back of the machine. There doesn't appear to be any screw mechanism

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Hiya,

You can only check the end of the drain hose that connects to the house drains.

 

Take it off and check for a blockage at that end.

Aim the hose into a bucket.

Set the machine to spin only.

Does it pump out or does the hose go stiffer?

 

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Neither but the machine is empty of water. Do we re-run on a normal cycle

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Hiya,

OK, is the machine full or empty of water at the moment?

 

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Empty

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Hiya,

OK, carry out the first check I asked you to do.

Take the filter out.

No laundry in the machine.

Set the machine to spin.

 

Look into the open filter.

Is the pump impellor spinning?

 

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Do u mean the fluff filter on the front of the machine? It is curved like a banana so can't see. Doesn't look like anything in there is working but not sure what looking for

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Hiya,

You'll hear the pump impellor, there will also be a sucking noise.

If you only hear a hum, it's jammed.

 

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 23 hours ago.

Only hearing a hum. There is stagnant water at the bottom

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 22 hours ago.

Hiya,

OK, thanks for that.

There's something in the pump jamming it.

 

Unplug the appliance.

Pull it out and have someone hold the machine tilted rearward while you work on it.

 

Put some towels down.

 

On the underside you'll the clips coming through the base that hold the filter housing in place.

Squeeze the clips and push them up into the base a little.

Reach in and slide the drain pump out sideways, taking care to catch the O ring seal if it comes out.

 

Take the pump out, clean out any debris.

fit the O ring to the pump and refit it.

(It goes into slots in the filter housing).

Side it fully into the housing and then push the housing back onto the base until the clips come through.

 

Stand the machine up.

Plug it in and try it again.

 

If you can't manage from underneath.

Put some towels down and very carefully lie the machine onto it's left side (dispenser side down).

 

Let me know how it goes.#

Thanks

Customer replied 540 days and 22 hours ago.

Ok, thanks for that. Well do a call out.
Appreciate the help.
Let me know how I pay

Accepted Answer

Picture
Expert:  Fred Bloggs replied 540 days and 22 hours ago.

Hiya,

I'll send this as an answer.

This will give you access to the Accept button.

 

Good luck with the repair.

 

Thanks

Expert TypeHome Appliance Technician
Category: UK Appliance
Pos. Feedback: 99.6 %
Accepts: 14320
Answered: 10/12/2011

Experience: Whitegoods engineer working for a multibranded national company in the UK.

Ask this Expert a Question >
 
Tweet

5 UK Appliance Technicians are Online Right Now

Ask Your Question Now
Uk Appliance Questions Date Submitted
my frigidaire fridge rl6003b(uk appliance) has stop keeping 5/30/2012
My Bosch dishwasher is 6 years old. The dampener mechanism 4/10/2012
fl - vl 3/3/2012
do you work for uk appliance?or are you independant. just interested 1/23/2012
Is it worth attempting to repair a Zanussi Dishwasher DA 4131? 10/25/2011
I am trying to purchase Control Panel Board (i.e. fast freezer, 10/9/2011
my Whirlpool AWM 8163/3 washing machine is flashing F11. can 6/12/2010
I am having a problem with my dishwasher model ESL624, it will 4/8/2010
electric touch control ceramic hob will not turn on. L showing 4/7/2010
I Wish to purchase for my niece in the United Kindom A Brother 4/6/2010
RSS
Next 10 >
Ask an UK Appliance Technician
Type Your UK Appliance Question Here...
characters left:

Top UK Appliance Experts

See More UK Appliance Technicians

In The News

Nbc
Washington Post
New York Times
Cnn
Learn More

How It Works

  • Ask an Expert
  • Get a Professional Answer
  • Ask Followup Questions
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Learn More
close
Find Expert answers related to your question.
Sign up using email
We will never post anything without your permission.
Already have an account? Sign in

Ask an UK Appliance Technician

Get a Professional Answer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
9 UK Appliance Technicians are Online Now
Type Your UK Appliance Question Here...
characters left:
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Truste
Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy & Security | About Us
© 2003-2013 JustAnswer LLC