DIY washing machine repair ariston margarita 2000

In detail: do-it-yourself repair of a washing machine ariston margarita 2000 from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

When a malfunction is detected in the Ariston Margarita washing machine, the controller rotates clockwise. The ON / OFF indicator flashes and indicates an error code.

We look at the blinking indicator and count the number of blinks.

For example, error F02 - two series of flashes with a frequency of 1 flash per second and with a pause between bursts of 4 seconds.

Decoding and troubleshooting error codes Ariston Margarita

But sometimes, the error itself is not shown. For this, there is a diagnostic key that is inserted into the board connector and starts a service check. Not everyone has this key, so we will not dwell on the methodology.

Remove the top cover, unscrew the panel fastening screws, dismantle the detergent drawer as shown in the figures.

Removing the command device will not be too difficult. Pick up the handle with a thin screwdriver and remove it. Next, unscrew the fastening screws.

Removing the cuff and replacing it if necessary - pick up the spring clip with a screwdriver and remove it. With the tool on top, unscrew the inner clamp screw.

The service life of Margarita, if used correctly, is 15 years or more.
This is explained by the build quality (Italy), reliable element base (mechanical control type)!

The EVO-I based control module is used:

The software in the processor ROM is written once at the factory.

In case of breakdowns in the microcontroller, the board must be replaced.

The models differ in the type of "flashing" non-volatile memory (EEPROM) chips, which can be flashed in case of failures.

Replacing the EEPROM memory chip:

Of course, you must first make sure that the actuators are in good working order and call them with a tester.

It is necessary to carefully examine the suspicious microcircuit. Unless, of course, we do not count the cases when the defect is already obvious (a bursting case, the presence of carbon deposits on the terminals, etc.), sometimes external damage can be insignificant.

Lack of short circuit on power supply. Sometimes there may not be a complete short circuit, but simply a very low resistance of the input (s) of the power supply relative to the “common” one. In this case, you will need to have the documentation for the microcircuit itself or at least the switching circuit available.

Video (click to play).

Functionality check. Here everything is much more complicated: many microcircuits have many outputs and a malfunction of at least one of them can lead to the inoperability of the entire device.

In the EVO I module, we replace the memory chip with a similar (93C86) serviceable one with uploaded firmware for the desired model.

Now about the most vulnerable places (due to high wear and tear and improper operation):
drain pump, motor brushes, water inlet valve, bearing assembly, heating element.

Today we will perform the pump replacement operation on the Ariston ALS88XEU washing machine. Replacing the pump as a whole is not a difficult operation and even an inexperienced person can cope with it with their own efforts. To do this, you only need the tools, the desire and this guide at hand.

We change the drain pump on the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine, model ALS88XEU

To begin with, prepare the space around the car if the size of your apartment / house allows it. Remove all foreign objects from the floor. And worry in advance about a doormat and a basin or other container into which you can drain the water.The container should not be very high so that you can slip it under the car, but more on that later.

With this model, the pump can only be accessed from below, so the following manipulations will have to be done.

Pull the washing machine towards you and gently tilt it back
Push the machine against a wall or kitchen wall. Make sure the washing machine is stable.
Take a slotted screwdriver and pry the top edge of the bottom trim panel along its entire length.
After prying off the top edge, squeeze the panel with your hand at the bottom and pull it towards you.
Place a bowl under the pump filter, then open it by turning it counterclockwise. Use pliers if you cannot open the filter by hand.
Empty the water into a basin and screw the filter back
Next, take a Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the two screws that hold the pump snail.
Next, press down on the brackets with a screwdriver to move the snail out of place.
Now you need to remove all contacts from the pump. But first take a photo, so that later it is easy to put everything back.
Take pliers and disconnect the tube from the pump by loosening the bracket.
Turn the pump upside down and remove the three screws that hold the pump in place.
We are halfway behind and a new pump can be installed.
Reassemble everything in reverse order.

For clarity, see the video below.

Video instruction: replacing the pump on the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine, model ALS88XE

After completing the replacement, you need to check that everything works as expected.

Set the program to water inlet. Wait for water to appear in the drum.
Now turn on the drain. And make sure that the water starts to drain, and also be sure to look under the car. Make sure there are no leaks anywhere and all connections are tight.

The pump is replaced if the washing machine does not drain the water and the failed drain pump is to blame. There may also be other reasons for poor or no water drainage. Read about them in the article:

Produced when the washing machine is unable to drain water. For this, the drain system is disassembled partially or completely, depending on the complexity of the blockage.

It is produced in the case when the pump has received mechanical damage or its winding has burned out. The work includes dismantling the faulty pump and installing a new one.

Washing units of the Ariston brand are very popular among consumers. The manufacturer of this technology is an Italian company that is a leader in the household appliances market. One of the most popular models is Ariston Margarita 2000. It is distinguished by functionality, reliability, high quality of washing. The breakdowns that occur with this device are typical for Ariston washing units and do not require special skills to be eliminated.

Thanks to the versatility and high quality of the washing machine, users note an excellent result at all stages of washing. The unit is economical in terms of water and electricity consumption. Users note the presence of convenient programs for the device. So, for washing delicate items, it is recommended to run the "Golden Cashmere" option. If you need to freshen up a small amount of colored laundry, use the daily wash option.

Switching on the washing machine

For medium-soiled items, we recommend using the Quick Wash cycle for 90 minutes. If it becomes necessary to postpone the start time of the unit, Ariston Margarita 2000 (ALS88X) will allow you to do this by pressing one button.

Front side of the washing machine

Turning on the machine for the first time, the user sees that the indicator, denoted by the letter "A", is on. This means that the device is in standby mode and ready for use. To select the required option, turn the knob and stop it near the inscription with the required program.At this moment, the indicator will switch to the letter "B", which tells the user that the device is ready to complete the task. After the final choice of options and operating conditions, the indicator will switch to the letter "C". The machine will start.

If necessary, stop the device, turn the program knob to the reset position. To set the deferred stratum, set the handle to the "KA" indicator and press "Reset". The machine will stop working for 5 seconds. To extend the time, select a suitable indicator on the display.

Any malfunctions of the Ariston Margarita 2000 (ALS88X) washing machine will not go unnoticed by the user. In the event of an emergency, the indicators on the unit flash and the control handle rotates randomly. You can determine what exactly is out of order by the nature of the blinking of the indicator.

The most common breakdown codes are:

If the indicator blinks once at a certain frequency, then the wires in the electric motor are shorted.
Blinking of the indicator 2 times indicates a malfunction of the tachometer.
3 times - short circuit in the temperature sensor.
4 times - the pressure switch is faulty.
5 times - there was a need to clean the drain pump.
6 times - error
If the indicator flashes 7 times, the heating relay is stuck.
Blinking 8 times at periodic intervals means the heating relay is malfunctioning.
Blinking 9 times means a software error.
10-fold - pressure switch malfunction.
11-fold failure of the drain pump.

For a more accurate determination of the nature of the malfunction, the service center specialists connect a dongle that connects to the computer. As soon as the red indicator on the control unit comes on, the duty cycle and self-test starts. During such testing, the wizard identifies any malfunctions in the device of the washing unit. The computer displays washing machine errors, bearing failure, which must be eliminated.

You can repair Ariston Margarita 2000 (ALS88X) with your own hands, following the instructions from professional craftsmen. Those breakdowns that occur most often are eliminated according to the recommendations of specialists.

If the sound of pouring water is heard on the left side of the unit, but no water enters the drum, it is necessary to check whether the mesh on the filter is clogged, whether the supply is open and whether the hose is working properly.

Operation of Ariston Margarita 2000 means careful handling of the unit. If the machine randomly drains and pours water into the drum, but the sound of the pump running is not heard, it is necessary to check the correct installation of the hose. According to the instructions, the drain hose must be located at a height of at least 60 cm from the floor level.

The operation of the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine is not difficult for the user. In the event of a malfunction, the unit signals the problem by flashing the indicator. The number of flashes corresponds to the error code, which the user can learn from the instructions for the unit. Repair of simple breakdowns can be done by hand. In difficult cases, contact a specialist.

Good day!
Please tell me what could have happened to the washing machine ARISTON Margherita 2000 AL 109X
- when you turn on and select the desired program, it begins to fill with water (as it should be in theory), and after 30-40 seconds the program selection knob starts to rotate (endlessly clockwise).

What could be out of order. Checked the level sensor - it works,
the heating element is intact, the motor is running.

What else could go wrong? (I have a suspicion of the control unit - as if the program had flown off).
Tell me what to do?
Very grateful in advance.

almost everyone who has dropped in suspects this, but it's not all that complicated.
Run the wash in cold water - no t *.

SchraiberHow many times does the indicator blink?

How did you check the motor? - when the program is turned on, it twists (erases) - it means that it works.

The fact is that I do not know how to turn it on for spinning. they just brought it to me (2 hours ago). It is used and I have no instructions.

How much water I collected - it seems, as it should be (just below the glass level. There is no self-drain. I just can’t drain the water from it. She clicks and clicks programs. What to do? Help, please!

* went to run wash in cold water - no t *.

Rain, the indicator blinks like an alarm lamp for a car - with an interval of 1 sec .. And the program switch clicks without stopping.

Schraiberhow many times, blink-break, count the blinks.

Rain, she stopped blinking now. And before that she blinked continuously - about 15 minutes, at the same interval, until I turned off the power.

At the moment it is executing some kind of program - now the program selection knob is in position “9” - if this tells you something. Until the power was turned off, the program selection knob turned clockwise non-stop.

Schraiberhave you done washing machine repairs before?

Of course not. I wrote - help with advice. It is you, I hope, professionals. It's just that no one can clearly explain what the matter is.
The last question: how to drain the water from it?
None of the drain functions work - the machine hums (pump?) But does not drain. And you really need to drain the water!

P.S.
Thanks for the link! * left to read "

Rain, thanks for the advice. It's hard, probably, with users like me. stupid questions are asked, completely unaware of how to troubleshoot washing machines.

When the filter is removed, a little water should flow out of it. and I already have 2 liters, probably leaked. What am I doing wrong?

Schraiber, and what did you want, she did not drain.

A little off topic:
Rain, was on your site - a very interesting color and graphic design, plus informative, fascinating, a lot of useful information. It leaves a very pleasant impression - I liked it.

Schraiber, Thank you

, did you drain the water? Did you clean the filter?

what did you do and for how long at 9? in cold water?

I drained the water, cleaned the filter. In general, not to say that it was dirty.
My next steps?

INEKO wrote:
what did you do and for how long at 9? in cold water?

she washed at 9. For about half an hour. Then she stopped; we hear a noise (pump?), it may be an attempt to drain the water. The water is not drained. I drained the water forcibly through the filter on the advice of Rain.

+ Yes, in cold water, as I was advised above.

Schraiber, unscrew the filter, stick your finger in there. There you will feel the pump impeller. It should turn. If not, look there with a flashlight for a foreign object or remove the pump and disassemble it clean. If the impeller turns, lower the drain hose to the floor (after pouring a couple of liters of water into the machine). Is the water dripping by gravity? If not, put the machine on its left side (the one with the powder tray), remove the pump and check the clogging of the drain hose and the rubber pipe going from the tank to the pump. If everything is clean, the pump is noisy, and the water does not drain in drain mode, change the pump. If the pump does not make noise, check if the voltage is supplied to it in drain mode. If not, then you need to tinker with the module.

Melior, at first the impeller did not turn, but then it turned. It looks like it’s sour. Now spin with your fingers, but you feel a little effort and with each full crank of 360 * you can hear a creak, like an unlubricated wheel.

20K) or his contact is bad, or ten (

30Kom).
The pump is old (how does it sound when idle? How old?) - it also needs to be changed. And where will the drain hose be stuck? put it on the sink or in the bathtub and turn on the drain.
Forcibly draining is easier - lower the hose into a basin, a bucket.
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20K) or his contact is bad, or ten (

Thank you, INEKO. I’ll examine the pump now.

The pump turned out to be: 2 coins worth 10 kopecks. (rusty), a few twigs, 1 screw and a piece of glass!

After removing the foreign bodies, the machine began to drain. Now I will test the programmer.

Thanks a lot and respect:
Rain, Melior and INEKO - without your prompt specific assistance and sensitive guidance

it would simply not be possible to fix the problem so quickly.
With best wishes and a huge expression of appreciation and gratitude!

The topic can be closed.
Schraiber.

sometimes GOLD comes across!

Good day to all
periodically (not always!) I find the same problem in my typewriter.
mostly works fine, but sometimes in the middle of a wash cycle the program selector knob starts to rotate (infinitely clockwise)
does not depend on the program number.
filter and tubes cleaned
the impeller of the pump (pump) turns quite easily (a slight effort is felt) without squeaks and extraneous sounds.
water heats up
the typewriter is already 10 years old

pliz tell me how to fix it?

In this case, the machine signals an error.

there are a series of flashes on the diode
but it is not clear (very difficult) to recognize them
tried to count, but without examples of what they should be, it doesn't work

(2 2 3 3.In general, it is not clear what, he even called his wife to count together

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pliz tell a newbie a link where there are examples of error decryptions

ps - during disassembly, I found that the drain pump is hot (it's not realistic to hold it with your hand). let it cool down, connected directly to 220V - it works

I found this topic right away, but there:

I don't have a key
the machine itself shows something, but it is not clear how to apply it

the number of flashes between pauses is the error number?
and if the number of flashes between pauses is different, how is this to be understood?

I don't have a key
the machine itself shows something, but it is not clear how to apply it

the number of flashes between pauses is the error number?
and if the number of flashes between pauses is different, how is this to be understood?

call the master and he will answer all questions

We bought a typewriter Ariston Margarita, it collects water, makes two or three turns and that's it. One wash with grief in half was successful, but that was all over! She stood with the collected water for about forty minutes, and then she began to drain, what could this be with her ??

Melkiy398, you are not here. Call you the service center

Duck I bought a typewriter from my hands, it's not new

Melkiy398, the service center also repairs such. How old was the typewriter and how long was it without work?

The typewriter is already 7 years old, before that it worked without problems, it was with my sister. Problems were brought to us and started

transported with or without a transport lock?

with the mount, I took it off everything is fine! The first wash went well, but then the problems began

not a forum of masters, but a training center for the repair of SMA.

Urgently.
Help!
Washing machine Margherita 2000 Ariston AL-109X instruction.
Nothing works .. I tried to stop the wash program, the indicator blinked 2 times quickly, and then started blinking every 2 seconds. But nothing happens. She turned on the spin, and the indicator just turned on without blinking. Now I don't know how to unlock the door. What to do.

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In order for the service test to work, you need the aforementioned key to perform SAT diagnostics. This tool has the following code - 95669. It allows you to run the automatic testing program for the Margarita 2000 model.Then we connect the device to the connector and wait until the corresponding indicator lights up. First, the key will exchange information with the electronic controller for some time.

The testing program is launched as follows:

We check the connection of the machine to the water supply and sewerage system.
We inspect the tank for the presence of water residues in it, if there is, then it must be removed immediately.
Close the hatch door tightly.
We set the selector knob to its original position.
Press the “AUTO TEST” button on the key and hold it.
As soon as the automatic testing starts, you will immediately hear a beep.

Important! During testing, the selector knob will automatically rotate, and at the same time, codes of the corresponding nature will be displayed on the panel. If the test detects an error, the indicator will stop constantly glowing, and the lamp will start blinking flashes, that is, indicate a malfunction code.

The number of flashes indicates the error code. Please note that during testing, the water inside the device will heat up to 30 degrees, so you need to set a water heating limit, turn off the spin functions and set any drying time.

The diagnostic process of the "Ariston Margarita 2000" washing machine can be conditionally divided into several stages. Malfunctions and possible breakdowns are eliminated in the following sequence:

The wash inlet valve in main mode is selected and started for 10 seconds.
Then a pre-wash is started for the same time in the same mode.
The hot water supply valve opens for 10 seconds.
The inlet valves for the main and preliminary washings are switched on simultaneously. Water will flow into the tank until the sensor gives a signal that it is full.
The drum rotates first clockwise and then in the opposite direction.
The heating element turns on and the water heats up to 30 degrees.
The handle moves in the normal direction of rotation and then stops at the 9th position.
The drain pump starts working. Moreover, it will function until the sensor reports that the tank is empty.
If the device is equipped with a drying mode, then its fan will start working at this stage, and then the heating element will turn on and the air inside the tank will begin to warm up.
The selector handle moves to the reset position.
The program ends its work.

Important! If the malfunction of the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine was eliminated even before the start of the test, then the service analysis simply will not start. To restart the machine in this case, you will need to turn it on for 10 seconds, disconnect the service key and start it again.

If you want to fix the problem yourself, you need to understand how the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine is properly disassembled and assembled. Malfunctions of this model are largely eliminated through its partial or complete disassembly.

Important! Remember that most problems with such equipment can be prevented by competent service, which, by the way, will not take much of your time. Just follow the rules outlined in the articles below:

The top cover can be removed quite easily, you just need to snap off the control panel and unscrew a few screws from the back wall. To remove the cover, you need to unscrew the two mounting bolts and simply slide the cover to the side. The screwdriver will help to gently remove the snap ring that secures the rubber seal directly to the body and the rubber seal on the door. The screws are removed with a Phillips screwdriver. As soon as the new part is replaced, the sealing gum returns to its place.

In more detail, this process looks like this:

The top cover is removed.
The cover and the handle are removed.
The screw is unscrewed from the handle and the mechanism is removed.
The detergent dispenser drawer is opened and removed by pressing.
The two screws of the control panel and the loading door are unscrewed.
The potentiometers are removed.
The push-button switches are removed.
The on / off and sunroof lock indicators are retrieved.
The control panel screws are removed.
The counterweight is removed using a socket wrench.
The tank is removed, all the screws holding the counterweight are unscrewed.
The back cover and drive belt are removed.
The bolt is unscrewed from the pulley, which prevents it from turning.
The pulley is removed with two screwdrivers.
Then we tilt the machine forward and support it with something, but you need to make sure that the electrical components of the lock and control panel do not fall out.
Disconnect the motor by pulling out the terminal block and disconnecting the ground wire.
The electric motor is lowered and pulled out through the already missing rear panel.

So, we examined the basic rules and the sequence for parsing this model of the washing machine. If you follow them, then the process of replacing a broken part will not cause any difficulties.

Do-it-yourself repair of the Ariston Margarita 2000 washing machine can be done if you follow the instructions below. The most common malfunctions of this device are eliminated as follows:

Important! There are also possible problems that you can easily solve by following the instructions from the articles below: