Candy washing machine fills with water and drains it immediately

Many have heard that Candy brand units are not very reliable. There are frequent cases when after just a few years the equipment starts to cause unexpected troubles to its owner in the form of various breakdowns. For example, quite often the machine of this company fills and immediately drains water, not allowing you to start the planned wash. Today we will figure out why such a malfunction may occur and how to fix it.

The nature of this problem

When the Candy washing machine fills with water but immediately empties the drum, it is immediately noticeable. First of all, this can be traced by the cycle, which does not end at the appointed time. In addition, the noise of the sewerage system is constantly heard from the machine. And, perhaps, the most unpleasant sign is that the laundry loaded into the "home assistant" remains dirty. This situation can arise as a result of:

• Incorrect installation of the drain hose,
• Sewer blockage,
• Valve malfunction,
• Pressure switch malfunctions,
• Failed control board.

It is better to eliminate such a malfunction immediately, because uncontrolled drainage will have an extremely negative effect on all elements of the system. This, in turn, will lead to the threat of breakage of pipes, valves and pumps. Moreover, there is a risk of leakage, short circuit and even flooding of the apartment.

Incorrect hose placement

If you have just recently installed or moved your washing machine to a new location, be sure to check the condition of the drain hose. Quite often, this element is installed incorrectly, which causes problems with filling and draining water. There are two ways to determine if everything is in order.

The first is a thorough inspection of the corrugation. According to the instructions, it should be fixed slightly above the level of the unit's tank, which is approximately 50-60 cm from the floor. Due to this balance, the "siphon effect" is triggered, which does not allow the liquid to leave the drum on its own. If the harmony is broken, the water will begin to be pushed into the sewer, and the pressure switch will react to this by resuming the set. This cycle will continue until a person intervenes or the power is turned off.

If it is difficult to reach the "sleeve", you can check the correctness of the installation in another way. To do this, you should start a quick wash and evaluate the behavior of the machine. If water immediately starts to come out of it, then the reason lies in the unadjusted hose.

Solving the problem with the incorrect position of the corrugation is quite simple. You just need to adjust the level of the hose according to the norm specified in the instructions, and find a special plastic loop, which is included in the kit of any machine of the brand. Next, attach the "hook" in the designated place and pass the rubber through it.

Self-draining caused by a blockage

The drainage system may also malfunction due to blockages. For example, if dirt has accumulated in the pipes, on the impeller or in the pump, the pump will function chaotically, which will lead to an unplanned drain of water from the tank. To eliminate such a malfunction, you will need to clean the trash filter and other filtration elements of the Candy washing machine. To do this, you will need:

• Disconnect the unit from communications,
• Find the technical hatch in the lower right part of the body, pry it up and remove it,
• Grab the protruding part of the trash filter (located on the right edge) and unscrew it by turning it counterclockwise,
• Clean the coil under water.

Armed with a flashlight, you can shine a light into the freed hole and check how dirty the snails, pipes and impellers are. If the garbage filter is covered with a thick layer of scale, soak it in a warm solution of citric acid and wait 30-40 minutes. If you still can’t open the hatch, try checking the drain in another way. You will need to disconnect the equipment from all communications and move it to the middle of the room. Then you need to carefully turn the “home assistant” on its right side and look into it through the bottom. Candy washing machines, as a rule, do not have a bottom, and this greatly simplifies the diagnostic process.

The pressure switch is clogged or not adjusted

It also happens that a previously properly functioning unit suddenly starts to pour continuously. Here you should definitely check the pressure switch, because this sensor is responsible for monitoring the filling of the drum and must transmit a "stop" signal to the control board if a certain water level is reached. When it fails, the machine stops responding to excess liquid, and this, in turn, leads to overflow, to which the Candy washing machine safety system responds with automatic draining. It turns out to be a closed process, which can only be interrupted by a person. The pressure switch breaks down for the following reasons:

• Due to oxidation,
• Because the contacts have come loose or have not closed correctly,
• Due to a problem with the membrane sealing,
• Due to blockage or damage to the sensor tube.

In this case, you can't delay, because there is a high probability of a leak and a real flood. First of all, turn off the washing machine, shut off the water supply and start diagnosing the pressure switch. Next, you will need to:

• Unscrew the bolts holding the cover on the back wall,
• Push the cover away from you, wait until the latches engage and then remove the panel,
• Find the level sensor and disconnect it from the housing,
• Inspect the tube and washer for damage or blockages.

If dirt is found in the fitting, it is necessary to wash it under the tap, and if the contacts are oxidized, it is enough to just clean them. In the event that the tube or the device itself is damaged, it is better to buy a new sensor, rather than repair it yourself. The pressure switch is inexpensive, but a new part guarantees a solution to the problem. To install this element, you need to lower it down, connect all the terminals and fix it on the body.

At the end of this whole process, we do a test wash. When starting the shortest cycle without laundry, we observe how the Candy washing machine behaves. If the error does not repeat, then you can put the top cover back and continue using the home assistant.