I have a Washing Machine which is saying EF0 I have found the reason, I have mice which have eaten the polystyrene float and made a nest there with other stuff, when I cleared the other stuff the EF0 went off until I tried to put the machine back in to its place. Where would I get a replacement float (or how could I make one) and how do I un-trip the flood protection switch (it is all bone dry so that is not a problem)
I have a John Lewis JLWM1413 Washing Machine
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John Lewis JLWM1413 EF0 linked to damaged anti-flood float
- The problem
- A John Lewis JLWM1413 washing machine displayed fault code EF0. The user found mice had eaten the polystyrene float in the anti-flood area and made a nest there. After clearing the debris, the EF0 code disappeared until the machine was moved back into place.
- Likely cause
- The strongest supported cause is a damaged or missing polystyrene anti-flood float, previously obstructed by nesting material, which was triggering the flood protection system.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was to order and replace the polystyrene float. The reply stated that once replaced it should stop triggering the error. The exact repair outcome was not confirmed by the original poster.
- Checks to try
- EF0 fault code was present
- User found mice had eaten the polystyrene float
- User cleared nesting material and other debris
- EF0 cleared temporarily until the machine was moved back into place
- Parts or tools mentioned
- replacement polystyrene float
Safety: Do not bypass the flood protection system. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer if the fault continues after the float is replaced.
2 Answers
Hi. You should be able to order a spare from Ransom Spares
Once replaced it should stop triggering the error.
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