| Aspect | Rating (1–10) | |--------|---------------| | Accuracy of error | 9 – It correctly detects power loss | | User-friendliness | 3 – Resetting is not intuitive | | Frequency of false alarms | 6 – Too sensitive in rural areas | | DIY fixability | 7 – Most cases are external wiring | | Cost to repair if PCB is bad | 4 – New board is €150–200 |
Bottom line:
Would I recommend a Gorenje knowing about PF? Yes – if your home has stable 230V/50Hz power. If you live in an area with brownouts or old wiring, choose a brand with auto-resume after power failure (e.g., LG). Otherwise, PF will become your washing machine’s most frequent “conversation” with you – and it’s rarely the machine’s fault. gorenje pf error better
If you’ve followed the Gorenje PF error better guide and the code keeps returning, you’re now in the 5% minority with a genuine hardware fault. But which one? | Aspect | Rating (1–10) | |--------|---------------| |
Some newer Gorenje Smart machines (with ConnectLife) had a firmware bug where the PF error triggered falsely on stable power.
Better fix: Use the Gorenje ConnectLife app to check for firmware updates. Version 2.1.4 or later fixes the false PF bug. Would I recommend a Gorenje knowing about PF
Important: PF is not a hardware failure. It does not mean your pump, motor, heating element, or control board is broken. Resetting the machine usually solves the problem instantly.