Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

[Fee]

I have a 2 year old Zanussi Washer FJD1666W which has flooded my floor numerous times in the past 3 months or so. The machine goes through its normal wash cycle until there’s about 16 minutes left on the timer. Then for some strange reason soapy water runs out from underneath and from the powder/fabric softener drawer and the machine blinks 0 then resets itself to 27 minutes then stops dead!!! The machine doesn’t do this everytime and I’ve tried many remedies including 2 baffled engineers who can’t find a thing wrong with it. In true “sods law” style, it behaves perfectly when an engineer runs the cycle. I have photos of it flooding if anyone fancies a look to see if they’ve any ideas? I’m at my wits end and can’t replace my kitchen flooring until the problems sorted out.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

Soapy water ?

If there was only 16 minutes left on the cycle it should have progressed well in to the rinse stage and there should be no suds left. Two things spring to mind:

Has the filter been checked for blockages ?

Are you using the correct detergent type as normal automatic washing powder should not cause excessive foam ?

Dave.

[Fee]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

Hi Dave

Thanks for the advice. I’ve checked the filter and its clear and I’m using bold (recommended dose) tablets. This is what I find really strange. I did a load of washing last night and the machine was fine – finished its cycle and clothes were washed perfectly. Only thing was I sat down, forgot about the washing and didn’t realise it was there until this morning. I decided to do the washing again so added another dose of tablets but this time the machine leaked soapy water all over the place. I had to remove some of the washing and re-rinse what was left, then take it out and re-rinse the other half – no leaks. Its an extra capacity machine and its not even half full! It was the exact same load so I don’t understand what’s going on with it!!! 😕

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

Engineer time then I think to be honest.

Check Repairs@ for one 🙂

Dave.

[Fee]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

I’ve taken your advice Dave, have contacted Zanussi approved engineer who’s coming out on Monday. Will let you know how I get on!

🙂

[Fee]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

Well, engineer has just gone and has advised me that I require a part for my machine. He showed me that the machine was showing an error code of E35 which apparently means too much water is being released into the machine caused by a faulty electronic switch which is why the problems only happending intermittently.

Will let you know what happens when the part arrives!

[Fee]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

😀 Well, my machine seems to be behaving itself after having its new part fitted (a small electronic switch thingy). Another tip that the engineer gave me was to cut down on washing powder as this machine senses what the load is and only adds enough water for that load. End up with too much soap in your water an it can cause floods. You learn something new every day!

[Martin]

Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!

Fee wrote:(a small electronic switch thingy

Small (round in shape) Pressure Switch I expect?

Good news then Fee, thanks for the report :tup:

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