SMEG Intermittent Drain Failure

Washer stops mid-cycle and the drum is full of water, but no error code is shown.

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Possible Causes

Loose connection at drain pump, Intermittent pump motor failure, Foreign object occasionally blocking pump impeller, Faulty lid/door switch interrupting cycle

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the washer and be prepared for water when opening the pump filter.

  • Clean pump filter thoroughly: Remove all debris and check the impeller spins freely.
  • Check pump wiring: Inspect the pump connector and harness for loose or corroded contacts.
  • Test multiple drains: Run several drain-only cycles to see if the fault is repeatable.

If the pump sometimes runs and sometimes does not, replacement of the drain pump is usually the most reliable fix.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Drain Pump
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