Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Candy Washing Machine Error codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Candy Washing Machine.
Candy Go, Smart, CO And COS Washing Machine Fault Codes
Candy Washing Machine Ranges
- CO
- COS
- GOF (Fuzzy) Candy Go
- SMART (Fuzzy) Candy Smart
North London Appliances Repair forums
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Error 1
Door safety lock error
- Issue:
- Door safety lock error
- Advice:
- Check door is closed and latched correctly
- Check wiring
- Check door lock
- Check drum braking device if fitted
Error 2
Not filled in preset time allowed - washing machine does not fill
- Issue:
- Not filled in preset time allowed - washing machine does not fill
- Advice:
- Check mains water pressure
- Check inlet hoses for kinks
- Check inlet filter
- Check water inlet valve
- Pressure switch fault
- Wiring fault
Error 3
Not drained in time allowed
- Issue:
- Not drained in time allowed - washing machine fails to drain water
- Advice:
- Check that filter is not blocked or obstructed
- Check drain hose is clear of any blockage or obstruction
- Check wiring to drain pump
- Check drain pump is not defective
- Check level sensor or switch
- Check wiring to level sensor
Error 4
Multiple instances of anti-flood contacts in pressure switch being made
- Issue:
- Multiple instances of anti-flood contacts in pressure switch being made
- Advice:
- Check for overfoaming evidence - can trip pressure switch
- Check wiring to level sensor
- Check pressure switch is not defective
- Water inlet valve locked open
Error 5
NTC fault
- Issue:
- Error 5 - NTC fault - temperature sensor detected as either open circuit or shorted
- Advice:
- Check wiring to temperature sensor
- Check thermistor
Error 6
EEPROM failure
- Issue:
- EEPROM failure - defective electronic controller
- Advice:
- Check wiring
- Check electronic control PCB
Error 7
Motor fault detected
- Issue:
- Motor fault detected
- Advice:
- Check motor connector block
- Check wiring
- Check motor carbon brushes
- Check tacho connections
- Check motor
Error 8
Motor tacho fault
- Issue:
- Motor tacho fault - washing machine motor tacho detected as open circuit or shorted
- Advice:
- Check motor connector block
- Check wiring
- Check tacho connections
- Check motor
Error 9
Short circuit motor triac on electronic module
- Issue:
- Short circuit motor triac on electronic module
- Advice:
- Check wiring
- Check electronic controller
Error 12
Communication error between electronic control boards and wiring
- Issue:
- Communication error between electronic control boards and wiring
- Advice:
- Check wiring and harness between control boards
- Check electronic control modules
Error 13
Communication error between boards and wiring
- Issue:
- Communication error between boards and wiring
- Advice:
- Check wiring and harness between control boards
- Check electronic control modules
Error 14
Water heating error detected
- Issue:
- Water heating error detected
- Advice:
- Check wiring to wash heater and thermostats
- Check wash heater for continuity
- Check NTC (temperature sensor) probe
Error 15
Defective control module
- Issue:
- Defective control module - Not programmed Cuore control
- Advice:
- Reprogram electronic controller
- Replace electronic controller
Error 16
Water heating element detected as short circuit
- Issue:
- Water heating element detected as short circuit
- Advice:
- Check for defective electrical insulation
- Check water heating element
- Check water heater wiring
Error 17
Wrong signal from motor tachometric generator
- Issue:
- Wrong signal from motor tachometric generator
- Advice:
- Check motor connector block
- Check wiring
- Check tacho connections
- Check motor
Error 18
Defective control module
- Issue:
- Defective control module - also can be wrong electrical input frequency
- Advice:
- Check wiring to electronic controller or both if two used
- Check electrical input frequency
- Check mains electrical supply
Reading The Candy Washing Machine Fault Code
The error code is displayed as a digital code, exactly as you will see below, you will get a blinking or flashing light on the front of the washing machine and the number of flashes determines the fault number, so you need to count them up. The flashes will then pause for approximately five seconds then the sequence of flashes will repeat.
Please also note that many of the codes highlight that wiring faults can cause the error being reported, this can include faulty or dirty connections as well as physical wiring damage or loose connection blocks etc.
Candy Washing Machine Diagnostic Routine
- Push and hold the FIRST Option Button with LED top right
- Turn the Program's Selector Knob 2 steps in clockwise sense
- After about 5 seconds, release the FIRST Option Button with LED to the left
- If the previous procedure was correctly carried out, all LEDs are turned ON simultaneously
Test Sequence
- Water is loaded to fulfill the "basic" level of 6 liters, through the Detergent's Compartment for Pre-wash
- 1 second of pause. • It's now fed for 20 seconds, the Water Heating Element (~8 A on the Digital Ammeter)
- Timed water load is carried out through the Detergent's Compartment for Main Wash
- It's fed the Motor for the tumbling of the Drum in Anticlockwise sense at 55 rpm and for the time of ~ 16 seconds
- Pause of the Motor for ~ 4 seconds.
- The timed water load continues, as previous
- Are simultaneously fed the Solenoid Valve for Water Load through the Washing Compartment and the Motor for the tumbling of the Drum in Clockwise sense at 55 rpm, for the time of ~ 12 seconds.
- In the last seconds of this phase, the timed water load is done with the simultaneous feeding of both Solenoid Valves, to end it trough the Detergent's Compartment for Softener
- It's fed the Drain Pump, until "empty tank" Pressostat's condition.
- It's carried out a Short Spin Phase, lasting ~ 15 seconds, at the half of the maximum speed available and then the Self-diagnostic sequence is ended
- At the end of the sequence of Auto-test, all LEDs that were turned ON during the Self Diagnosis, will flash together
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