Zanussi Zwd1480W Runs For A Few Minutes Then Dies,no Lights Or Display
I got the washing machine a few days ago from a friend, she said it works great, no problems. Got it home, did 3 washes, fine. Then did a 60 min wash, started it, walked off, came into kitchen 20 mins later and it was still saying 60 mins with start button flashing. Started again and watched, after about 3 mins into cycle, the machine turned off, no lights or display, after about 10 mins it came on again at start. I've tried it on every cycle, it does the same thing.
Once it goes off, the only way to get it to come on again, is to unplug from wall, wait a minute, then plug back in.
I've checked filter at bottom, its clear, taken off the back, visually checked all the wires i cant see for any rodent damage or burnt wires.
Any help would be great, thank you.
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Zanussi ZWD1480W loses all power a few minutes into a cycle
- The problem
- The Zanussi ZWD1480W completed three washes, then began stopping a few minutes into any programme. When it fails, the machine goes completely dead with no lights or display. After a short wait, or after unplugging and reconnecting, it powers back up at the start.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply says this points to loss of power or the control shutting down. The strongest suggested causes were an overheating component, a bad connection, a failed mains filter/interference suppressor, a wiring fault, or a main PCB power-supply fault. A door interlock fault was considered less likely because all lights go out.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to isolate the appliance from the mains and check the wall socket and plug, inspect the mains lead where it enters the machine, examine the mains filter/interference suppressor for heat damage, check the door lock wiring and inspect the control board area for overheating or burnt connections. If no obvious fault is found, further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer. No completed repair was confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Bottom filter checked and found clear
- Visual check of accessible wiring for rodent damage or burnt wires
- Suggested check of wall socket and plug
- Suggested inspection of mains lead entry point
- Suggested inspection of mains filter/interference suppressor
- Suggested inspection of door lock wiring
- Suggested inspection of main control board area
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Mains filter/interference suppressor
- Door interlock
- Main PCB/control board
- Mains lead
Safety: Isolate the washing machine from the mains before checking anything internal. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
It does sound more like the machine is losing power or the control is shutting down, rather than a simple blockage. Because it resets after cooling down, an overheating component, bad connection, or power supply fault is quite likely.
Before checking anything internal, isolate the washing machine from the mains.
1. Check the wall socket and plug Try it in a different known-good socket if possible, with no extension lead. Also inspect the plug top for signs of heat damage or a loose fuse holder.
2. Check the mains lead where it enters the machine Flex the cable gently and inspect for damage, especially if it may have been trapped in transit. A broken conductor can cause intermittent total power loss.
3. Look closely at the mains filter/interference suppressor This is usually where the power cable enters the machine. On Zanussi/Electrolux machines these can fail and cut power completely. Check for burning, cracking, swelling, or overheated terminals.
4. Inspect door lock and wiring A faulty door interlock can stop a cycle, but it would not usually kill all lights. Still worth checking the connector for overheating or loose terminals.
5. Check the main control board area If accessible, look for burnt tracks, scorched connectors, or signs of overheating on the PCB. A failing power supply section on the board can behave exactly like this.
6. Consider what point in the cycle it fails If it consistently dies a few minutes in, note whether that is when it starts heating or tumbling under load. A heater fault, motor issue, or board relay problem could be overloading the control.
If there are no obvious wiring or connector issues, the most likely faults are the mains filter, wiring/connection fault, or the main PCB power supply. If you are not confident with live electrical diagnosis, it would be best to get a qualified appliance engineer to test it properly.
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Never work on a live appliance
Always unplug it at the mains before going near it with any tools.
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