Resetting the Hansa washing machine

Resetting your Hansa washing machine promptly can help avoid many errors that can occur during short-term malfunctions unrelated to a breakdown. For example, during the main cycle or before the spin cycle, the machine freezes and stops working until it's restarted. In certain situations, errors may appear on the display, but the wash cycle continues. Let's look at how to properly reset your Hansa washing machine to get it working properly again.

Reset settings and restart

Before performing a full reset, make sure other, less drastic steps have failed. If your washing machine freezes during any cycle, you should first reset the settings and restart the machine. To do this, follow these steps:

• press the “Start” button and hold it in this position for 10 seconds until the cycle stops;
• For older models, additionally move the selector switch to the neutral position.

If the steps are completed correctly, the indicators on the control panel will turn green and then immediately go out. If this doesn't happen, it's likely that the steps were not performed correctly or the device is faulty. But you can use another option and perform a complete reboot of the equipment. To do this:

• Turn the knob to set the washing programs to the neutral position;
• press the “Start/Stop” button for 5 seconds;
• Unplug the washing machine from the outlet and leave it in that position for 20 minutes;
• After the time has elapsed, reconnect the washing machine to the power supply and start a new washing cycle.

In certain situations, Hansa may not respond to button presses or knob movements. In these cases, it's best to completely unplug the device. However, remember that such actions may damage the control unit.

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It's common for people to leave valuables in their pockets, such as documents, car keys, or phones, while the wash cycle is already running. If you don't immediately stop the washing machine and retrieve the item, you'll likely forget about it. In this situation, you don't need to reset the machine; simply stop the cycle, drain the water, and unlock the door.

All actions must be performed quickly, because the sooner the item is removed from the washing machine, the greater the chance it will remain in working order or undamaged. To do this, follow these steps:

• interrupt the cycle by pressing the “Stop” button;
• move the program setting knob to the neutral position;
• start the water drain cycle;
• wait until the water has completely drained from the drum.

Important! When starting the drain cycle, do not run the "Spin" program, even at minimum speed.

When the drum is empty, the washer door will unlock. If you can't drain the water using the method described above, drain it through the waste filter. To do this, place a cloth under the washer, place a container to collect the water, and open the valve on the front panel, on the right side, in the lower corner.

Restarting your washing machine is necessary when the program malfunctions or there's a power outage. Knowing how to properly restart your machine is a big plus, as in most cases, you can easily restore your Hansa washing machine to working order and save on the cost of calling a technician.

   

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