Instructions and manual for Ardo TL610 in Russian

If you are interested in self-repair of Ardo washing machines, it means that the machine is broken and you would like to save on repairs.

While others urge you to call a professional, we can help you do the repairs yourself. To make it easier for you to understand everything, we will look at the main breakdowns, fault codes and provide detailed repair instructions.

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We fix breakdowns of SM Ardo with our own hands

If the Ardo washing machine showed one of the listed errors, do-it-yourself repair is possible in almost all cases, except the last one. Although, it is still possible to flash an electronic module if you have certain skills and tools.

Removing blockages (E00, E01), replacing the pump (E03, F4) in Ardo machines

Having identified a breakdown, decide immediately - you will call the workshop or repair the SM yourself. Sometimes you really don’t need to pay a repairman, because the problem is easy to fix yourself. If we are talking about a blockage, then you can handle it without outside help.

The main location of blockages is in the drain filter. To clean it, proceed in this order:

• Locate the small hatch at the bottom of the front panel and open it. No hatch? Remove the panel.
• Place an absorbent rag on the floor to catch any remaining waste water.
• Turn the valve to the left to unscrew it.
• Pull the filter towards you and remove it from the hole.
• Rinse it under the tap, remove wound threads, hair and other debris.
• Reinstall the filter.

Difficulties may arise from the fact that debris often accumulates not only in the filter area, but also in other places in contact with waste dirty water: the drain hose, pump and pipes. To clean them, you need to disassemble the washing machine. If some small object gets stuck in the tank, the machine will also have to be disassembled.

Replacing and cleaning the pump (pump) is a more troublesome procedure, but quite realistic: you just need to be able to handle the tools in order to properly disassemble, and most importantly, assemble the machine.

How to disassemble an Ardo washing machine? You can get to the pump from the bottom (then the car needs to be placed on its side), or by removing the plastic strip. Cleaning the drain pump is shown in detail in this video:

If you decide that to troubleshoot the Ardo washing machine you need to clean the drain hose, proceed as follows:

1. Remove one end of the hose from the sewer pipe.
2. Unhook the other end from the pipe connecting the hose to the pump.
3. Take a flexible cable with a small brush at the end (usually this is used to clean bottles).
4. After cleaning the hose mechanically, rinse it under the tap.
5. Reinstall the hose in reverse order.

Electronics repair in Ardo washing machines (F2, F13, F14)

Speaking about replacing the control board, we cannot say that it is too difficult - this is a repair of average complexity. The main problem is that you cannot always be completely sure that the entire module needs to be replaced. Often, to return the SM to working order, you just need to repair the board.

Don’t forget that the module is expensive, sometimes up to 1/3 the cost of a new washing machine. Often, when the board is completely broken, owners of Ardo washing machines decide not to suffer and buy a new SMA.

Repair is so specific that it is not enough to know how to handle a tool; knowledge in the field of electronics will not interfere. The specialist knows 100% better what to do if the module breaks down. Don’t risk an expensive part, find a good craftsman instead.

Important! There were cases when home craftsmen changed the module with their own hands, with disastrous results: after connecting all the sensors and contacts, the new module burned out.

Replacing bearings yourself

We will talk about the most difficult type of repair: replacing bearings and seals. In this case, you need to completely disassemble the machine, take out the drum and, with some difficulty, remove the old bearings. Tools and experience are required.

If you decide to try your luck and remove the bearings yourself and install new ones, this video will help you:

Replacing the heating element (F2) in an Ardo machine with your own hands

If the washing machine has stopped heating the water because the heating element has already exhausted its service life or is overgrown with scale and burnt out, we will replace it.

Buy a new heating element that suits your Ardo washing machine model (A 800, A 600, A 1000 x, AE 833, TL 800 EX and others) and proceed according to this scheme:

• Unscrew the back cover of the case.
• Arm yourself with a tester and check if there is voltage at the contacts of the thermoelectric heater. You will quickly find it - the shank of the element sticks out at the bottom of the tank (when checking, turn the SM into heating mode).
• If there is no power, check the temperature sensor. Carry out two checks: at normal temperature and after heating (rinse with hot water). If the resistance is stable in both cases, the sensor also needs to be changed.
• Additionally, check whether the contacts of the heater relay are jammed (the relay is located on the control board).
• If there is power, then the heating element is burnt out and needs to be replaced.
• To replace, remove the wires and unscrew the bolt holding the heating element in the area of ​​the shank.
• Slowly shake the heating element from side to side and remove it by pulling it towards you.
• Clean the area where the heater was located - there may be debris there.
• Install a new heating element, connecting all the necessary contacts and the temperature sensor.

As you can see, self-repair is a simple matter if you treat it responsibly. Ardo washing machines are of high quality, and it’s a pity to throw them into a landfill at the first breakdown, thinking that repairs will cost an exorbitant amount. You can save a lot by repairing your washing machine at home yourself.

Breakdowns typical for SM Ardo

A breakdown is usually indicated by a number of signs. By carefully studying them, you can recognize the failure. Therefore, it is better to start with an overview of the signs of breakdowns that occur most often:

• Water does not drain. This can happen for a number of reasons, including, mainly, blockage of the drain system, consisting of a pipe, a drain hose and a pump (drain pump). It is extremely rare that this problem occurs due to a failure of the temperature sensor.
• The water stopped heating. This is especially noticeable in high-temperature washing modes. You can tell that the water is not heating up by looking at cold laundry and unwashed stains on it. The failure of the heating element (heating element) causes breakdown. Limescale and scale slowly but surely destroy the part, causing it to burn out. The wasted resource of the part cannot be ruled out.
• The drum stopped spinning - it was stuck rooted to the spot. The design of Ardo washing machines is such that the drum is driven by a special belt. If the belt falls off the pulley or breaks, the tank stops spinning. In this case, you need to correct or replace the belt.
• Noise and “left” sounds - knocking, humming, rumble. If you hear them in operating mode, then the reason lies in the bearings. An object that has fallen into the tank often makes noise - a button, a coin, etc.
• Water leak. The cause of a dangerous breakdown is a violation in the pump or pipes. In the most severe case, you will need to replace the bearing and seals of the Ardo washing machine.
• Program crash. The machine does not start. All this is typical for a control module failure.

Don’t panic, you can often do without a specialist. Perhaps, having correctly identified the breakdown and its cause, you will be able to repair the washing machine yourself.

Frequent error codes for Ardo washing machines

Modern washing machines are complex devices with fault codes programmed into their microprocessors. They appear on the display whenever a fault occurs.

In the most common cases, Ardo brand SMs display the following error codes: E00, E01, E02, E03, F2, F4, F5, F13, F14.