Zanussi ZWF1237W Washing Machine..Error code E30.. Help!!

[pacman1]

Any tame washing machine experts out there?
As per title the error code is E30, not listed in the manual (only 10, 20 & 40), however some t'internet digging suggests a drain/filter blockage. Checked that, seems fine.
Plus, symptoms are as follows:
Machine cycle starts off ok, fills with water, drum rotates etc, but after 20 minutes goes straight to drain, missing out rinse and spin.
Is it fixable, or am I looking at a tip trip, followed by Argos online?
Any help appreciated.
Cheers in advance.

[x type]

pressure switch and hydraulic system fault.could be faulty pressure switch or pressure hose or pcb or blockage.you can check for blockages and split/blocked pressure hose but the pressure switch and pcb are more difficult.

the other obscure fault on these which gives this fault is a heating element

have a look here

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12013...

Me thinks you need someone to look at it profesionaly

[pacman1]

Thanks x type, I shall investigate.

[odyssey2200]

IIRC that was the code that SWMBO had on our machine.

Blocked outlet drain caused a backup.

Cleaned the drain pipe that goes out through the wall and the flexi hose and all OK.

[pacman1]

odyssey2200 said:

IIRC that was the code that SWMBO had on our machine.

Blocked outlet drain caused a backup.

Cleaned the drain pipe that goes out through the wall and the flexi hose and all OK.

Yes, that's my first stop, I think a flush out with a hose pipe is required.
It's a second hand machine at my niece's house, so if that fails I think she'll have to invest in a replacement, rather than bugger about further.

[odyssey2200]

pacman1 said:

odyssey2200 said:

IIRC that was the code that SWMBO had on our machine.

Blocked outlet drain caused a backup.

Cleaned the drain pipe that goes out through the wall and the flexi hose and all OK.

Yes, that's my first stop, I think a flush out with a hose pipe is required.
It's a second hand machine at my niece's house, so if that fails I think she'll have to invest in a replacement, rather than bugger about further.

Check if it has a filter in it.

Some have a small flap on the front (at the botton LH corner IIRC)

If it blocks up if will prevent it pumping out.

[pacman1]

I unscrewed that item, and clear water ran freely, save for a small amount of gunk and a 5 pence piece, but it didn't look like a filter though, just an overlong sort of drain plug. Gave it a clean and stuck it back in.

[Road Pest]

Ahhh the E30 error code.. too much poo in your pants

[pacman1]

Road Pest said:

Ahhh the E30 error code.. too much poo in your pants

I'm surprised this thread hasn't attracted any skim readers from the Bimmer brigade. Ooh, E30!

[Oi_Oi_Savaloy]

Error E30? That'll be Rusty rear arches!

[GreenDog]

odyssey2200 said:

IIRC that was the code that SWMBO had on our machine.

Blocked outlet drain caused a backup.

Cleaned the drain pipe that goes out through the wall and the flexi hose and all OK.

Had this happen on my Indesit - After I'd cleared out the handful of 1" nails, 3x5 pence pieces and 5 collar bones (are they still called that now they're made of plastic ?) it running like new again. Some of them were in the drain hose rather than the machine itself.