Washer shows E31 and may overfill or underfill, with incorrect water levels during cycles.
Safety Warning
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Disconnect power and ensure the drum is drained before working on the pressure system.
- Clean pressure hose and chamber: Remove the top cover, locate the pressure sensor and its hose. Detach the hose at the tub end and clean the air chamber connection with a small brush or pipe cleaner to remove soap scum. Rinse the hose and refit securely.
- Inspect hose for damage: Replace the hose if it is brittle, cracked, or loose on its fittings, as air leaks will cause incorrect level readings.
- Check sensor connector: Reseat the plug on the pressure sensor and inspect for corrosion or bent pins.
- Replace pressure sensor: If cleaning does not resolve E31, fit a new Zanussi-compatible analog pressure sensor, transferring any mounting brackets as needed.
If the fault persists with a new sensor and clear hose, the main PCB may not be interpreting the signal correctly and should be checked by a technician.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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