Zanussi Zwg1120M
Hi was wondering if anyone can help me,I've got a zanussi zwg1120m washing machine.It blew a fuse in the plug and when I replaced that it brought up a error code e30 which the manual says is a door fault but all seems nice and tight there. Any help would be appreciated Thanks in advance.
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Zanussi ZWG1120M showed E30 after plug fuse blew
- The problem
- A Zanussi ZWG1120M washing machine blew the plug fuse. After fitting a new fuse, it displayed fault code E30, which the manual identifies as a door fault, although the door catch and mechanism appeared secure.
- Likely cause
- The strongest diagnosis in the discussion was a possible failed door lock, potentially damaged when the fuse blew. However, contributors also said the original cause of the fuse blowing could have been elsewhere, such as an insulation fault or another component fault, so the exact cause was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that the door lock may need replacing if the door mechanism is sound, but the machine should first be properly checked to find the cause of the fuse blowing. The original poster did not carry out a documented repair and instead decided to scrap the machine after seeing soot on the PCB.
- Checks to try
- Replaced the plug fuse
- Observed E30 fault code after replacing the fuse
- Checked that the door catch/mechanism seemed tight
- Inspected the PCB and found it appeared slightly sooty in places
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Plug fuse
- Door lock
- Insulation test meter
- PCB
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
If the E30 error only occurred directly after the fuse blew it could theoretically have damaged the door lock inside. If the door catch and mechanism is Ok the door lock may need replacing. However, unless by any chance it was the door lock which caused the fusing in the first place it's important to trace what caused the fuse to blow. If it is an earth insulation leak or a fault on another part it could do exactly the same thing with a new door lock fitted. It may be better to get it checked out with a proper insulation test meter - Washing Machine Fusing Electrics
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thanks for the quick answer I had another look at the machine and the pcb seemed a little sooty around a couple of places so have scrapped it ,thanks again.
Black soot is normal around certain components on a pcb which get hot. If it wipes away and everything looks ok it probably is. If something looks burnt that's more of a concern. Most pcb faults are not visible. If something blew the fuse and now the door lock is faulty either the door lock itself blew the fuse in which case replacing it may well fix the machine or something else (eg. a motor) blew the fuse and the door lock. Without a proper insulation test meter though it can't be tested.
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