Candy washing machine won't turn on

It's frustrating when a washing machine filled with detergent and dirty laundry refuses to turn on and doesn't respond to your actions. But there's no need to resort to hand washing: in most cases, you can determine the source of the problem yourself. And there's no need to open the machine and untangle the cords and components. If your Candy washing machine won't turn on, there are just a few possible causes to check. Detailed instructions and recommendations are below.

Malfunctions not related to the machine

Don't immediately blame the washing machine. Most often, a washing machine stops working due to a power outage. This can happen for several reasons.

1. The plug isn't plugged in. It's easy to forget to plug the cord into the outlet in a rush, so troubleshooting should start from the very beginning.
2. There's no electricity. It's quite possible that there's no power in the entire house.
3. A circuit breaker tripped. Check the corresponding circuit breaker in the main apartment panel. If it tripped, there may have been a short circuit. It's important to reset the circuit breaker, and if another trip occurs, call a specialist for assistance.
4. The RCD has tripped. There are two possibilities: the residual-current device has malfunctioned, or it has reacted to a current leak. In either case, you'll need the help of an electrician.
   
5. The socket is faulty. It’s easy to rule out this possibility: just turn on another electrical appliance and check the voltage with a lamp or a multimeter. A broken outlet will need to be replaced by removing the old one, cleaning the contacts, installing a working one, and carefully tightening all the terminals. Alternatively, move the washing machine to a working outlet and finish the wash cycle.

It is better to filter out problems using the list provided, moving from frequently occurring and “easy” problems to rare and complex ones.

When inspecting your electrical system, follow basic safety rules and, if in doubt, consult a professional. If the wiring appears to be functioning properly, consider other options.

Power cord and FPS

The Candy machine also won't turn on if the power cord is faulty. However, it's also easy to check for proper functionality yourself. First, inspect the cord for pinched, melted, or burned wires, or check for a burning smell. If there are no visible defects, perform a breakdown test:

• disconnect the machine from the power supply;
• free up space around the machine;
• remove the top cover;
• we look for where the wire comes out from;
• disconnect the cable from the FPS;
• disconnect the cord;
• we set the multimeter to the appropriate measurement;
• We test the cord for breakdown.
  

A negative result speaks for itself—the cord is fully functional. Then we move on to testing the interference filter, which often suffers from power outages and burns out. To do this, you'll need to compare the voltage readings at the input and output, and if there are any deviations, replace the part.

Program switch and control module

If there are no problems with the external or internal wiring, but the machine still won't start, you need to check the control panel. More specifically, the program selector and control module. The easiest way is to replace the old part with a new one, but in most cases such an expensive repair is not justified. A time-tested module is cheaper and more reliable if it is repaired properly.

However, repairing the switch yourself is impossible without specialized knowledge and experience. Therefore, it's recommended to avoid experimenting and immediately contact a washing machine repair service.

A detailed guide on what to do if your Candy machine won't turn on will help you quickly and easily diagnose the source of the problem, fix the issue, and complete your scheduled wash cycle. The key is to avoid jumping to conclusions, but rather thoroughly check and rule out all possible causes. Better yet, call an experienced technician to dot the i's and cross the t's.

   

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