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How to reset a program on a washing machine, for example Indesit? It often happens that before washing, dirty dark jeans end up in the drum along with white clothes, or a wallet, car keys with an alarm, a phone - in general, everything that cannot be wetted was left in the pocket. According to the law of meanness, these things are discovered after the car is started: the keys and coins jingle, and the white pants are simply clearly visible.

Such a situation would lead a reasonable person into confusion. So that in the future the owner does not panic and pull the wire out of the socket, he should consider a number of recommendations on how to ergonomically stop the washing process. Fortunately, modern SMAs allow you to do this without any difficulties, you don’t have to rack your brains, the main thing is to follow the instructions. First things first.

Resetting the program
Why is it necessary to reset the program correctly?
Actions with a frozen machine
Catalog of washing machines with reviews

Resetting the program

Despite the fact that there are now a great many models of washing machines, they all have similar controls. A good manufacturer strives to make “communication” with its product clear and accessible. Before we look at the approach to machines of various brands, we will consider two universal ways to stop washing.

LG panel

First option

If one button is responsible for both “Start” and “Stop”, press it to stop the machine. Wait for the door to unlock; it usually occurs within a few seconds. If there is water in the drum, it needs to be drained: through a filter or manually (such models still remain). When you have loaded the drum properly, start a new wash.

Second option

Press the same button for a few seconds (5-10 is enough). The further scenario is the same as above: the water will drain and the door can be opened. If your machine does not have an automatic water drain, place the desired container under the drain valve and slowly unscrew it.

Why is it necessary to reset the program correctly?

Of course, there are some owners who, if something happens, simply unplug the power cord from the outlet. They explain this by the fact that their washing machine is expensive and modern, and therefore is able to “remember” all the program options that were present before the accident.

Such devices are indeed sold, but a prudent owner will never do this: in the event of a sudden shutdown, there is a risk of damaging the electronic board of the washing machine. What can we say about models with a computerized circuit. They certainly do not tolerate such an extreme approach.

Further recommendations apply to models released in our time. When describing malfunctions of machines of past decades, additional information will be given.

Reset to SMA Indesit

Owners of Indesit washing machines are often confused by the appearance of the Start/Reset button on the control panel. As a rule, it is not signed, but instead of the usual triangle and two sticks there is a diamond with one vertical line in the middle. Original. Before starting washing, the user must set the toggle switches to the required mode and rotation speed.

Indesit panel

In case of an emergency stop, there is a certain sequence of actions:

hold down “Start/Reset” (the button with a diamond and a stick) for a few seconds;

the wash is interrupted, open the drum and reload it.

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It should be taken into account that on older Indesit models, before pressing the diamond, you need to move the handles to their original position. If after resetting all the panel lights turn green and go out, the machine is working properly. Otherwise, such a signal will not occur, which indicates a breakdown of the device.

Reset to Hotpoint-Ariston

As in the case of “Indesit”, I slightly modified the icon of the “ON/OFF” button. This is not a diamond with a line, not a triangle with sticks, but a circle, the top of which is crossed by a vertical line.

This icon can be found on a number of other devices - from a computer monitor to a TV set-top box. Popularly it is called the Power button.

Panel "Ariston"

So, to reset the wash on Hotpoint-Ariston machines, you should hold down Power for 3 seconds. The program needs this much time for it to understand that the click did not happen by accident.

If you press it once, the machine will not respond. After pressing Power for 3 seconds, the washing cycle will be canceled and the settings will be reset.

Reset on Bosch washing machines

When operating Bosch washing machines of the latest models (2015-19), reloading laundry, changing modes, and turning on/off the spin cycle follow the same principle:

Remove the display lock, if there is one.
Press Start/Pause once.
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If you need to load other things, or remove unnecessary ones, wait until YES appears on the indicator. Only then will it be possible to open the drum.
If you need to change the options, press the button that is needed (temperature, drain, rinse, etc.).
After the additional loading or mode change manipulations have been completed, press “Start/Pause” again. The machine will continue washing.

For an SMA of this brand, it is permissible to turn off the power from the outlet, but only if the malfunction is not described in the operating instructions.

Bosch panel

Reset on Samsung

There is also a classic “Start/Pause” button - a triangle and two lines. To reset or switch the washing mode, press this button, move the round knob to another program, and press “Start/Pause” again. The machine will accept the new settings.

A number of models include a special function in which you can pause the wash and add detergent through an additional lid on the drum door or remove items that were put in by mistake. Very comfortably.

Samsung panel

Reset on LG washing machines

On cars of this brand, all the rules described above apply. When using LG, it is worth noting the subtlety that will allow you to stop and reset the washing mode, without making any special intellectual effort or, simply put, “for the lazy.”

While working, just press “Start/Pause” and wait a little. Then the program will automatically reset all washing options and interrupt the cycle.

How to stop a machine program: general approaches

If you accidentally select the wrong program or the machine freezes and cannot execute the program, then knowledge about resetting the washing machine program may be useful to you. In fact, there is nothing tricky about this operation. Moreover, in most cases, to do this you need to follow the same universal procedure, which is suitable for almost all brands of washing machines . Let's look at this order.

Press the button responsible for “start” and “stop” washing programs.
Wait until the machine responds to user intervention and stops the washing process.
Next, we press this button again, only this time we need to hold it for about 5 seconds.
Modern machines from Indesit, Samsung, Bosch and others, when you hold this button, begin to drain water and then turn off.
Older machines do not drain the water, but simply turn off.

Important! If you managed to reset the program and the machine turned off, but the water remained in the tank, you need to drain the water manually. To do this, you need to take a flat container, open the niche where the garbage filter is located, and uncork the small hose located next to the large filter plug.

Some users, perplexed, ask the question: why poke some buttons when you can simply turn off the power to the washing machine by unplugging the power cord from the outlet? In this case, the washing machine will actually turn off, but whether it will reset the program is a big question. For quite some time now, washing machines have been equipped with control modules that are capable of remembering the last washing program in the event of a power outage , so experts question this method.

In addition, there is another reason why you should not try to reset the washing program by turning off the power to the washing machine. A sudden loss of power can damage the control board, especially if there are problems with the power filter. An abrupt shutdown of a running machine is always a risk, so if you are ready to risk your “home assistant”, continue to solve all problems with electronics by de-energizing the device. If you value household appliances, listen to the advice of experts.

How to stop the Indesit machine?

Now let's look at special cases of resetting washing programs on specific models of washing machines. The above method is certainly good, but it is not suitable for all machines. After all, some do not have a “start/stop” button on the control panel at all, and for some, the manufacturer has provided its own way to stop and reset the program. Consider, for example, the method of resetting the program on Indesit washing machines.

Typically, on washing machines, the start/stop button is indicated by two vertical sticks and a filled triangle. For other symbols of Indesit machine buttons, read the article signs on the washing machine. On older Indesit machines, this button has limited functionality and looks different - it is a rhombus with one vertical stick in the center. To start the washing program, the user must turn the control toggle switch, selecting the desired mode and press this button. How to reset a program on an Indesit machine?

Press the button with the diamond and hold it for a few seconds.
If everything is fine, the program should stop.
On even older models of washing machines, you need to additionally turn the program selection toggle switch to the neutral position.

Note! Before successfully resetting the washing program, all the lights on the control panel of the Indesit washing machine must blink green; if this does not happen, it means there is a malfunction.

How to stop LG, Samsung, Hotpoint-Ariston machines?

On very old models of LG and Samsung washing machines there was no “start/stop” button at all, so the launch of washing programs was carried out by setting the mode by turning the toggle switch. It’s rare that anyone still has such machines, since they stopped being produced about 25 years ago, but what’s most interesting is that even despite their venerable age, these “home assistants” are well preserved and work. Some Ariston machines have the same problem - there is no start/stop button. How can you reset the program safely if there is no such button?

Return the programmer toggle switch to the neutral position.
Press and hold the On/Off button.
After turning off the machine, wait 30 seconds, then turn it on and set the desired program.

Actions with a frozen machine

If the machine is frozen and no interaction is possible with it, first of all, you should get the instructions out of the closet. As a rule, it says how to reset the program safely.

Many manufacturers clearly explain that you can pull the plug from the socket, but only if the reason for the freeze is not described in the manual. So, unplug the power cord, wait 10-15 minutes and start the machine again. It should reboot. If all is well, you can continue washing as normal.

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If the device still does not respond, you must contact service. Remember: before repairing the washing machine, you should turn off the water supply tap and disconnect the device from the power supply.