SMEG Cycle Time Extension / Heating or Sensor Issue

Washer-dryer displays unusually long cycle times or seems to run indefinitely.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Insufficient water heating due to weak heater, Faulty temperature sensor, Load imbalance causing repeated spin attempts, Excessive foam detected

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before internal checks.

Observe behaviour: Note whether the drum is heating (door glass warm) and whether the machine is repeatedly trying to spin.
Reduce load and foam: Use less detergent and avoid overloading. Excess foam and heavy loads can cause the control to extend the cycle.
Check heater and NTC: If water never heats, test the wash heater and NTC sensor as described for E05/E06.
Reset machine: Power off for several minutes, then restart a basic program to see if timing returns to normal.

Medium 3/5

Wash Heating Element

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