Hotpoint-Ariston washing machine error codes

Hotpoint-Ariston washing machine error codes are an important component of the successful diagnosis of malfunctions that occur during the operation of such equipment. It is they who help to quickly recognize and eliminate the damage that has arisen, without calling a repairman. You can understand what the faults on the display F02 and F03, F07 and F10, F11, Door and others mean if you study the main list of such signals - this greatly facilitates the process of using the washing machine, makes it possible to better learn about its vulnerabilities.

Not all Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines have a full electronic display. Many older models are equipped with an analog control system. It also contains error codes and can be recognized. Only instead of a combination of letters and numbers, a light indication will be used. When the lights on the dashboard are blinking, it is worth carefully considering exactly how the color switches.

The error codes for Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines will be the same as for Indesit equipment, since the equipment is produced by the same company. In the absence of an information display, you need to look at the dashboard. Breakdown F03 corresponds to the power-on indicator signal, repeated three times, while the programmer knob will rotate to the right.

This is relevant for models series Margherita. In them, it is the on indicator and its signals that serve as the main source of information - how many times the LED blinks, such a code will have to be deciphered.

On EVO-II series models without a display, the spin, delay timer, super wash, quick wash and extra rinse LEDs are the main indicators of a wash program failure. According to their signals, a breakdown is determined. For example, blinking of the additional rinse sensor indicates a short circuit (error F1). The damage should open the power circuit between the motor and the controller.

If the quick wash button flashes briefly, the problem is again in the motor - error F02 has been diagnosed. It is due to the fact that the engine does not rotate. Combined blinking of diodes corresponding to the additional rinse and quick wash indicators is already familiar error F03. You need to check the temperature sensor.

Sometimes signals are given by 3 elements at once. If the Super wash, Quick wash and Extra rinse indicators light up at the same time, you can diagnose error F07. It means that the water in the tank is not heated by the heating element - it is out of order and needs to be replaced. When the timer light and the quick wash signal blink at the same time, we can talk about the occurrence of an error with the code F10. You will have to check the contact of the wiring with the water level controller, if necessary, replace or restore damaged circuit elements.

A breakage with code F11 in the case of a light indication looks like a combination of flashing timer lights, a quick wash and an additional rinse. Such damage cannot be detected without a multimeter - the problem is in the pump. If it's not a broken wiring, the entire pump must be replaced.

Of course, in different series, the indication manifests itself in different ways - the older the model, the more difficult it is to find information about its encoding. Usually, the manufacturer indicates the main codes in the instruction manual, but here, too, there may be discrepancies. For example, in Aqualtis, the breakdown indicators correspond to the heating temperature sensors (F16 - 60 degrees, F8 - 50 ° C, F4 - 40 ° C, F2 - 30 ° C, F1 - cold). By adding the total values ​​of the flashing elements, you can get the current error code.

It is worth considering that in case of a breakdown of machines of older versions, the most common error codes are most often considered. When buying equipment with an electronic display and light indication, you can find a much wider list of malfunctions or simply violations of operational requirements.

1. Door or F17... Relatively frequent breakdown, always occurring unexpectedly. The signal indicates that the hatch does not block the door, a gap remains in it caused by the presence of a mechanical obstacle, skewed hinges, foreign objects entering the lock tongue. If an external examination does not reveal the problem, the electronic blocker is broken, it will have to be replaced.
2. F16. This display option is only found on Hotpoint-Ariston top-loading machines. It means that the blocking sensor installed on the drum has broken. If it is serviceable, there is no break in the contact circuit, it is worth considering that if the leaves are not fully closed, the same error will be recorded. It's worth checking out.
3. F15 and F14. These breakdown codes occur quite rarely and usually indicate that the heating element in the car has broken down - the heating element, or the chain of contacts with it is broken.
4. F13. An error that occurs exclusively in washer-dryers, of which Hotpoint-Ariston does not have many. If this indication appears on the display, you need to check the sensor responsible for the temperature of the drying mode. It may lose contact due to broken or burned-out wiring. If the part itself is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
5. H20... This code appears on the screen when a water supply failure occurs. There can be too much of it, or the liquid simply does not enter the drum. The error code will be general, it will appear when dialing after the start or at the time of rinsing, and there are no problems with the spin and drain modes. The main reason should be looked for in the water supply system - turning off the water or a weak pressure head in the system may not be enough for its effective use. Also, if an H20 error occurs, the level sensor or the water inlet valve of the washing machine may break.
6. F12. An infrequently occurring problem signals a breakdown in communication between the module responsible for the indication and the controller. This is almost always due to damage to the wiring or circuit board. In some cases, restarting the washing machine helps to eliminate the system failure.
7. F10. A Hotpoint-Ariston with this code on the display needs to check the water level sensor. To diagnose the problem, it is recommended to check the correct connection of the drain and sewage system, the intensity of the pressure in the supply system. If everything is in order, you need to look for a break in the wiring.
8. F06. On machines of the Dialogic series, this error code indicates a problem with the control panel. It is necessary to check if the buttons of individual functions are sticking, to make sure that there is a contact. In all other series, this breakdown indicates that the problem should be looked for in the area of ​​the hatch lock.

These errors are relatively rare on the display. In most cases the equipment requires a rather expensive professional repair, replacement of wiring or board. Meanwhile, many breakdowns, the signal of which is displayed on the equipment display, is quite capable of eliminating even a home craftsman.

If the drain system is out of order for some reason, the display will show codes F05 or F11. The most common problem here is the stoppage of the wash cycle when switching to rinsing or spinning. The technique cannot get rid of the waste liquid in the drum and needs outside help. In this case, the signal F05 will be on. In Hotpoint-Ariston machines, with this malfunction, you can also hear that the pump hums and a crackling sound is heard inside the housing.

The simplest reason for such a breakdown is a clogged drain filter. You can find it behind a special flap on the back wall of the case of each washing machine. In addition, a "plug" can form in the hose. In this case, the sequence of actions will be as follows.

1. Disconnect the drainage hose... Check its permeability and integrity, rinse if necessary.
2. Drain water through the filter hole... If this is not possible, use other means to drain the water from the tank (you can unscrew the drain pipe), having previously substituted the container for receiving the liquid.
3. Unscrew the filter... It looks like a cork with a cavity inside. It is necessary to mechanically free this part from debris, rinse under a pressure of water until the patency is restored.
4. Reinstall the filter, connect the hose... Start the machine - if the error is eliminated, the wash cycle will continue.

Sometimes the source of problems is blockage of the sewer system. When removing the hose, you can verify this by simply checking the pipe and siphon. If the drainage system itself is working properly, it is worth checking the pressure switch - the water level sensor, it may indicate that the tank is empty without turning on the drain program.

Error F11 is always associated with a breakdown of the drain pump. If the pump is out of order, this indicator will light up on the display. But F5 also sometimes signals the lack of contact with this element of the system. The pump can become clogged, its impeller can get jammed by debris that has got into the drum.

TEN is an important design element of an automatic washing machine. If it starts to work with irregularities or turns on when the tank is empty (sometimes it "sees" the problem like a broken pressure switch), the display will show code F08... Most often, here you have to repair or change the printed circuit board, restore the broken contact circuit. The cause of the error may even be a banal high humidity - in this case, dehumidification of the air and refusal to use technology for a while will help.

Sometimes, due to vibration during transportation or the operation of the washing unit, the contacts connecting the heating element and the pressure switch come off. They need to be checked, if necessary, to restore the connection. If there is really no water in the tank, you need to dismantle the rear wall of the machine and check the electric heater with a multimeter. Interruption of washing immediately after starting, the lack of heating indicates that the heating element will have to be replaced.

When you turn off the device in different modes, with the simultaneous appearance of error F08, you need to look for the problem in the wiring or contacts of the heating element. It is also worth checking the pressure switch, which can send erroneous signals about a malfunction when it actually does not exist. If the diagnosis does not reveal any obvious problems, the cause of the breakdown is the controller unit.

F04, F07 codes may indicate a breakdown of the heating element at start-up. In this case, the machine will "freeze" for a while during operation or drain water without activating the wash cycle. Here you will have to check the entire power supply circuit between the heater and the pressure switch - they are interconnected, so if one part fails, the second simply will not work normally.

Appearance of an error signal on the display or in the light indication is not necessarily related to a specific malfunction. For example, a failed board can display almost any character set. At the same time, a more accurate diagnosis of the node will not reveal problems. In addition, when starting an independent search for the causes of the error, it is worthwhile to arm yourself with a multimeter from the very beginning. The problem may lie in damaged wiring or oxidized contacts.

Many malfunctions appear on the display of the washing machine solely as a result of the carelessness of its owner. Problems with the drainage system are associated with a pinched hose. Door signal - with incorrectly filled laundry... Failure to clean the drain filter or a blockage in the drain will make it impossible to drain the water from the machine.

For errors and repairs of the Hotpoint-Ariston washing machine, see below.