Faure EF3

Faure error code EF3 indicates: Faure FWG / FWF Series / Magic'45 Compact Washer: AquaControl anti-flood protection active EF3; float switch triggered in base pan with continuous safety drain..

The primary root cause for Faure code EF3 is: On Faure (Faure FWG / FWF Series / Magic'45 Compact Washer) models: Water leak from tub hose, split door bellow gasket, leaking water inlet valve, or drain pump housing crack accumulating water in base..

To resolve error code EF3: Disconnect power and shut water tap. Tilt machine backward 45° to drain base tray onto towels. Locate leak source and replace leaking component. Press and hold Départ/Pause and Annulation buttons for 6 seconds until all status indicators flash synchronously and clear fault memory.

Resetting power (unplugging for 5–10 minutes) clears temporary memory errors. However, if Faure code EF3 persists, the physical component causing On Faure (Faure FWG / FWF Series / Magic'45 Compact Washer) models: Water leak from tub hose, split door bellow gasket, leaking water inlet valve, or drain pump housing crack accumulating water in base. must be inspected or replaced.

Set a digital multimeter to ohms (Ω). Disconnect power and test Drain Pump Motor Stator Coils across Across pump motor spade terminals (L-N unclipped). Expected nominal reading is 160Ω–220Ω (Sync 230V) / 20Ω–45Ω (3-Phase BLDC). Tolerance: ±10% balance. Insulation resistance between coil and motor chassis must exceed 20MΩ..

Standard electrical safety protocol: 1. Disconnect 230V mains power before opening panels. 2. Verify zero voltage at test points. 3. Allow hot water or heating elements to cool below 30°C before handling.