TOP 5 faults of the Gorenje washing machine

Typical for machines with control system GP1-GP5.

For machines with control system GP1-GP5.

1. Press the “Stop” button to reset the program.
2. Check whether a foreign object (small piece of clothing, its edge) is preventing the hatch from closing.
3. Check the wiring of the hatch locking device and, if there are problems, fix it.
4. If the measures taken do not help, the problem is with the UBL itself (hatch blocking device) and will have to be repaired/replaced.

For vehicles equipped with GP1-GP5 control system.

• Problems with water supply.
• Intake valve malfunction.
• Pressostat failure.

1. Assess how strong the pressure is in the water supply system; if it is insufficient, check the inlet valve by turning it sufficiently, or wait until there is sufficient pressure.
2. Inspect the inlet valve for sticking, rinse the filter from limescale blockages, and install it in place.
3. Inspect the pressure switch (most often you have to change its hose or the part itself).

Error variant typical for machines of the PG1 - PG3 series

• Tachogenerator failure.
• Failure of the control module.

1. Assess the degree of damage to the tachogenerator: the wiring may burn out, sections of which will have to be replaced.
2. If it doesn’t help or no fault is found there, the problem is in the control module. It will need to be repaired or replaced.

Error for Gorenje washing machines models with control system GP4-GP5

• Electronic board malfunction.
• Problems with the inverter that controls the number of revolutions.
• Brush cushioning.
• Motor failure.

1. Restart the washing program. If the code does not appear, everything is fine.
2. Check the condition of the inverter and control board. If necessary, replace the defective part.
3. Inspect the brushes (brushes wear out most often on machines that have been used for a long time). They often have to be changed.
4. Inspect and, if damaged, replace the motor.

For machines with control system GP1-GP3

1. Turn off the washing machine, leave it for 15-20 minutes, and try to turn it on again.
2. Change the motor winding.
3. Eliminate defects in the control board, replace the triac.

For machines with control system GP4-GP5

1. Inspect and diagnose the connections of the “controller - triac” circuit, eliminate breaks if any.
2. If the above measures did not help, or no break was detected, the problem is in the specified components themselves, you will have to replace the inverter or controller.

Typical for all of the above control systems.

• The heating element has failed.
• The electronic unit is faulty.

1. Inspect and repair the heating element. If repair is impossible, replace it.
2. Repair the control board, electronic controller.

General error (for GP1-GP5 control systems).

• Drain system clogged.
• The wiring in the drainage system has burned out.
• Failure of the water level sensor.
• Controller failure or breakdown.

1. Unscrew, inspect and wash the drain filter, and install it in place.
2. Inspect the drain pump for serviceability.
3. Inspect and, if necessary, replace the pressure switch.

Typical for GP1-GP5 systems.

1. Check the position of the drive belt: if it is stretched, replace it; if it has slipped, replace it.
2. Check the motor itself. If there is irreversible damage, replace it.
3. Inspect the inverter (relevant for machines with a GP4, 5 control system, for example, WA62S3).

Relevant for machines with control systems GP2-GP5.

1. Inspect the pallet. If there is water there, evaluate the degree of tightness of the components and connections. Eliminate possible leaks.
2. If all components are sealed, the problem is in the AquaStop system sensor itself. It needs repair or replacement.

1. Conduct diagnostics of the electrical circuits of the temperature sensor for the consequences of a short circuit in them.
2. Repair open circuits and start the machine again.

1. Check the presence of water in the water supply and its sufficient pressure.
2. Make sure the tap is open.
3. Check the fill valve.
4. Inspect the water level sensor. If there are defects, replace the damaged parts with new ones.

1. Check the integrity of the electrical wiring of the tachometer and eliminate any detected breaks.
2. Inspect the tachometer itself, repair or replace the part with a new one.

• Failure of the heating element.
• Electronic controller malfunction.

1. Inspect the heating element circuits, eliminate breaks if any. In case of a more complex breakdown, replace the heating element itself.
2. Repair or replace the electronic controller.

1. Inspect the heating element relay, as well as the electronic controller itself.
2. Make repairs or replacements.

• Not enough water collected.
• Leaking tank or drain system.
• Electronic controller problems.

1. Check the serviceability of the pressure switch - it may be the cause of the low water level.
2. Check the tank and drain system components for water leaks. Ensure the tightness of the hose, its connections, and the tank.
3. If this is not the problem, you need to look for a breakdown in the electronic controller, repair it or replace the specified part.

• Sewer blockage.
• Problems in the drainage system.
• Damage to the water level sensor.
• Controller malfunction.

1. Check the drain for blockages, remove them, and reconnect the machine.
2. Inspect the drain filter and its components, wash the filter mesh, make sure that there are no foreign objects in the impeller and there are no signs of deformation.
3. Conduct diagnostics of the level sensor: it may not “notice” insufficient water level.
4. If the above measures do not help, check the electronic controller; if it breaks, replace it.

Diagnosis of the error is only possible by performing a service test.

• Problems with the belt.
• Drum jamming.
• Motor or controller failure.

1. Inspect the position of the belt. If it is not in place, place it on the pulley correctly.
2. In manual mode, rotate the drum in one direction, then in the other direction. If there are difficulties, the problem is in a foreign body that has fallen outside its boundaries.
3. Diagnose the operation of the motor and electronic controller. If necessary, replace defective components.

• Chain defects.
• Problems with the control unit.

1. Ring and eliminate open circuits.
2. Replace the control module.