Electrolux Washing Machine Error Code E33

The E33 error can appear on an Electrolux washing machine at any stage of the wash cycle. The machine will stop working and even stop responding to external commands. To resolve the issue, you'll first need to decipher the error code and troubleshoot the underlying issue. Detailed instructions and helpful tips are provided below.

Why did the code "pop up"?

Codes don't just appear out of nowhere. If Electrolux displays error code E33, it means that the machine has detected problems with the pressure switch. More precisely, the information supplied by the water level sensor does not correspond to the system's set standards. There could be many reasons for this deviation.

1. No signal about the water level. The sensor is unable to calibrate, and the system stops the cycle for safety and to prevent leaks.
2. The water level has exceeded the maximum limit. This is rare, but can have serious consequences. More often, however, it turns out to be a "false alarm," as the machine responds with this error to a clogged tube or pressure switch chamber.
3. The voltage in the network is unstable.
4. There was a technical failure. No repair is required; simply turn the machine on and off a few times.

Error E33 often indicates problems with the pressure switch or water level sensor.

Although extremely rare, error E33 can sometimes indicate a current leak from the heating element to the washing machine body. However, this error typically returns other encrypted combinations after a system reboot. Therefore, it's best to avoid the worst and first ensure the pressure switch is working properly.

We check and test the pressure switch

The solution begins with finding the pressure switch. To do this, remove the top cover of the machine and look for a small round plastic part with wiring and a tube leading to the drum. In Electrolux machines, the level sensor is attached to the housing on the top right side of the machine.

The pressure switch is a very sensitive sensor to external influences, so it is necessary to act with extreme caution.

Checking and repairing the level sensor is easy if you follow these instructions:

• disconnect the machine from the power supply and water supply;
• unscrew the bolts holding the water meter and release the wiring;
• we take the pressure switch out of the housing;
• we clean the screws used to tighten or loosen the sensor contacts from traces of old sealant;
• We clean the tube and the pressure switch chamber.

You can try adjusting the device at home, but it won't be easy without a special device. The difficulty is that achieving perfect contact closure will require trial and error.

• We turn the first bolt half a turn, return the pressure switch to its place in the washing machine and, turning on the machine, start the wash.
• We evaluate the results. If the unit previously failed to draw enough water, but now it's working better, then our strategy is correct. We stop the unit, tighten the screw further, and seal the result with a layer of sealant.
• If the effect is the opposite, the tactics should be changed: turn the bolt in the other direction and immediately by 1-2 turns.
• We treat the fasteners with sealant.

Adjusting your water meter yourself can be challenging, but it's possible. The key is to select the optimal pressure switch settings to ensure a full reading of the level and volume of water entering the tank. But remember the risk of subsequent leakage, and if you lack experience and confidence in your abilities, contact professionals. But it's better not to experiment with the sensor; instead, replace the faulty level with a new one immediately. Replacement is inexpensive and will save you time and frustration.

   

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