Zanussi Washing Machine ZWF 1210W error code 33

[Oatmeal]

Good morning

My washing machine has stopped working and I’d be grateful for some advice.

Model Zanussi ZWF 1210W.

It stopped working during a cycle, after draining but before spinning, leaving the end light flashing (3 flashes, pause, 3 flashes, etc). Now on any programme, including drain or spin, it makes a noise as if trying to start, then the end light flashes as above.

I have cleared the pump, which had some small fabric pieces in it but nothing major.

If I press and hold the Start button and half load button, the start and end button both flash 3 times, which I understand means Error Code 33 (Incongruous between closure of anti-boiling and 1st level contacts of pressure switch)

My questions are:

1) Is there anything further I can try myself?

2) Can anyone give an idea of the fault and likely repair costs? It must be old, I’ve used it 5 years and it was already pretty old when I got it. I’m wondering if it’s worth getting an engineer in or whether I should just start shopping for a new one. I was anyway considering replacing with a washer dryer!

Thanks for your help.

[Seamy]

Re: Zanussi Washing Machine ZWF 1210W error code 33

Depends on what your ability is of course, the heater needs to be meggered to checkif its low to ground, the pressure switch cabling & P.C.B also needs checking.
Drain system & water level control needs checked but you say you have done this, but it would need double checked.

Get a quote from Engineer to find out estimated costs.

[Oatmeal]

Re: Zanussi Washing Machine ZWF 1210W error code 33

Thank you. I don’t have much ability, and the tests you are suggested are almost certainly beyond me.

I guess I was hoping someone could say, based on the symptoms, the fault is likely to be X, and so the repair will be in the range of £X-£Y. Then I’ll know if it’s worth pursuing repair at all.

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