What is the F4 error in the Atlant washing machine? Causes and consequences of occurrence, elimination

If error F4 in the Atlant washing machine appears once, the reasons are most likely related to a blockage in the drain pipe or filter. In such cases, repairs are carried out independently. However, there may be more serious reasons that can only be determined by professional means. These and other factors are discussed in the article.

Main reasons

If error F4 appears in a washing machine manufactured by Atlant, the simplest reason will be a problem with the drainage system. Most likely, the pump or pump is broken. Then, along with the code “F4”, indicator No. 2 will appear. This means that waste water does not exit the tank through a hose into the sewer pipe.

It also happens that the model is not equipped with a display. Then no inscription will appear, but it is still possible to determine a violation of the drain system. The second indicator should light up and at the same time the light next to the power button.

If Atlant gives error F4, and indicator No. 2 is not lit, the reasons will be different:

1. The device is broken and requires professional diagnostics and repair.
2. The clutch does not function.
3. The drain hose is clogged or damaged, preventing water from flowing out properly.
4. The electronic circuit is broken - there is no circuit in it.
5. Violations in contacts.
6. The ball caught fire.

Is it possible to repair it yourself?

Troubleshooting at home is only possible in some cases. If the Atlant washing machine shows error F4, it is recommended to act as follows:

1. Turn off the outlet and wait 5-7 minutes, then plug it back into the outlet. Next, you need to look at the screen to see if the code lights up again. If the inscription no longer appears, it means that it lit up incorrectly, which also happens sometimes.
2. If the filter has not been cleaned or replaced for a long time, you need to turn off the machine and put it away. To do this, first drain the water into a basin and take out the filter, clean it, put it in place and start the unit again. If the Atlant machine no longer has an F4 error, then this was the reason.
3. Often problems are associated with the drain hose - it becomes clogged or damaged due to wear. To fix the problem, you need to drain the waste liquid, remove the hose and rinse it under strong pressure of hot water. Then the parts are installed in place and the device is checked to see how it works.
4. If error F4 of the Atlant washing machine in the siphon is associated with a clogged sewer or sediment, you must also turn off the device, remove the hose and clean the clogged components.

When to contact specialists

If all the methods described do not help, you should contact a specialist. The most difficult problems that can hardly be solved on your own include:

1. Drain pump failure (laundry does not rinse, water is difficult to drain). The part will need to be replaced.
2. If error F4 appears in an Atlant refrigerator or in a washing machine for no reason, several times during the wash cycle, this clearly indicates a failure in the electronics.Most likely, the electronic board, processor or other elements need to be replaced. Such repairs will not be cheap.
3. It also happens that the water sensor breaks down, which monitors its presence in the tank and, if necessary, prevents the spinning process from starting. It will not be possible to repair it - the part will simply need to be replaced.
4. If the message “F4” lights up before draining, this indicates a malfunction of another sensor that controls the fullness. Then the part also needs to be removed and replaced with a new one.

Thus, error F4 can appear for completely different reasons. Some are quite harmless - for example, it is enough to clean the filter, siphon or hose. But if the inscription lights up frequently, this indicates a breakdown of the electronics. This malfunction has more serious causes, so you need to call a technician or contact a service center.