In detail: do-it-yourself repair of the ariston avtf 109 washing machine from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
The versatility of Ariston washing machines makes them popular among consumers. The common models SM Hoitpoint-Ariston and Margarita-2000 are distinguished by their ergonomics and reliability, however, even such a technique can break down.
It is important to distinguish between the main malfunctions of Ariston washing machines, to know the ways to eliminate and repair them with your own hands.
The service life of the machine depends on the operating conditions. In the event of a problem, the repair of the Ariston and Hotpoint Ariston washing machines can be done by hand.
Let's take a look at the most common malfunctions that appear in machines of this brand.
Blockage is the most common cause of CM malfunctions. It prevents the normal draining of water from the tank, as a result, the washing machine cannot go to the rinsing mode. At the same time, the drain pump hums loudly, running idle.
If the pump (drain pump) breaks down, the hum of the operating device is heard, but the water does not drain. You will not confuse a malfunction of the water intake valve with anything: even when the Ariston washing machine is turned off, water is spontaneously drawn, a characteristic murmur is heard.
As a result of exposure to hard water, scale forms, and the tubular electric heater (TEN) fails. Breakdown symptoms: the water does not heat up, the laundry is washed in cold water, or the wash program does not start at all.
If a hum and crackle is heard during operation in the spin mode, the bearings have worn out. You cannot continue to operate the machine, otherwise it will work for wear and tear. The problem with changing bearings is that the washer tank is non-separable.
Video (click to play).
How to disassemble the Ariston washing machine and fix a breakdown, read on.
A fairly common malfunction is wear and loosening of mechanical fasteners. For example, a sunroof door may not close due to a skewed or broken hook. If the door is not closed properly, you will not be able to start the wash.
More rare, but still possible breakdown. It appears due to high humidity, foam on the board, sudden power surges.
The control module is the "brain" of the Ariston washing machine, therefore, if it breaks down, any details of the CMA can refuse to work.
Washing machines Ariston, Hotpoint Ariston, Aqualtis, Margarita and other models are equipped with a self-diagnostic function. The system displays a malfunction code, decoding which, the user can understand the cause of the breakdown.
CM with the scoreboard or display will show the error code on the screen. Those models that do not have a display (like "Margarita 2000") will give an error by flashing indicators.
How to recognize a code without a scoreboard? For example, the F02 error will be displayed by the indicators as follows: the light blinked 2 times, pause, then again issued the code 2 times. The number of flashes depends on the DTC.
Let's list the error codes for CM Ariston: F01, F02, F03, F04, F05, F06, F07, F08, F09, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F17, F18.
A short has occurred in the motor control circuit.
1. Remove excess moisture from the controller contacts.
2. Replace controller or motor.
The signal about the operation of the motor does not reach the electronic controller from the tachogenerator.
1. Check the tightness of the connections between the motor and the controller.
2. Check the rotor for blockage.
3. Measure the resistance of the tachometer winding with a tester.
4. Replace controller or motor.
Breakdown of the temperature sensor, "sticking" of the heating element relay.
1. Inspect the connections between the temperature sensor and the control unit.
2.Check the sensor with a tester. In the event of a breakdown, a replacement is needed.
Faulty pressure switch (water level sensor).
1. Make sure that the contacts between the sensor and the module are tight.
2. In case of a malfunction, it is necessary to replace the pressure switch or controller.
There is a problem with the drain pump.
1. Check the quality of the connections between the module and the pump.
2. Check the pump and pressure switch with a tester.
3. Remove any blockages.
4. Change the pump or water level sensor.
Control panel buttons error.
1. Inspect the wiring connecting the controller to the buttons.
2. Check the functionality of the buttons on the panel.
3. Replace the panel or control module.
1. Make sure the pressure switch is firmly connected to the module.
2. Check level sensor and heater.
3. Replace the sensor or heating element.
Malfunction of the pressure switch, problems with the heating element relay.
1. Inspection of the water level sensor.
2. Quality control of the wiring between the heater and the control unit.
3. Replacing the pressure switch, block.
An error (failure) of volatile memory.
1. Re-flashing the microcircuit.
There is no signal from the water level sensor.
1. Control of the wiring between the sensor and the control unit.
2. Checking the sensor and the unit. Replacing a broken part.
There is no signal from the drain pump.
1. Checking the pump and the quality of its connection to the controller.
2. Make sure the pressure switch is working properly.
3. Replacing the defective element.
Lost communication between the controller and the display module.
1. Make sure no connections come loose.
2. Replace the defective element.
Open or malfunction of the drying temperature sensor circuit (for the AVD and AVL line).
1. Inspection of the connections between the temperature sensor and the control unit.
2. Make sure the temperature sensor is working properly.
3. Replace the broken part.
Drying heating element does not turn on (for AVD and AVL line).
Breakdown of the drying relay (for the AVD and AVL range).
2. Checking and replacing the level sensor.
Microprocessor problems.
Knowledge of the device and circuit of the Ariston automatic washing machine will help determine the breakdown. The picture shows the location of the main nodes of the AGR.
Let's figure out how to do an independent repair of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine.
Which parts are most likely to get clogged and what to check first:
Drain filter. Open the front panel of the washer, after placing a container for draining water. The round piece on the right is the filter. Unscrew it and remove the debris.
Sewerage and drain hose. Remove the hose and rinse under a high-pressure tap. Examine the place of its connection with the sewer, it is possible that debris has also accumulated there. It is necessary to thoroughly clean everything with special means.
If your actions did not lead to the elimination of the malfunction, you need to check the drain pipe.
Make sure there is no water in the tank and dispenser.
Disconnect all communications and electricity.
Lay the clipper on its side.
Below you will see a pipe from the tank to the pump.
Squeeze the clamp between the tank and pump.
Disconnect the clamp securing the branch pipe to the tank.
Unscrew the pressure take-off chamber and remove the clamp.
Remove the nipple, check for clogging.
If the pipe is not in the best condition, you need to replace it; installation is carried out upside-down.
Checking the drain pump will help to verify:
Pull out the pump filter.
Start the Spin program.
Use a flashlight to look through the hole.
If you see that the impeller is spinning, everything is in order. If it stands still, a blockage has formed, or the pump has broken.
Removing the old pump (pump) and installing a new one will help the following:
Lay the CM on the left side, having previously disconnected it from the network and communications.
Unscrew the two screws at the front.
Disconnect the hoses.
Pull out the pump and unscrew the three bolts securing the pump shell to the engine.
Replacement is done upside-down.
Measure the resistance of the filler valve with a multimeter:
The valve is located at the point where the Ariston washing machine is connected to the water intake hose.
Inspect the gaskets for damage.
Take a tester and attach its tentacles to the valve contacts. Normal readings are 30-50 ohms.
In the event of a breakdown, replacing the valve is simple: unscrew it from the washer body and install another, connecting all connections. Watch the video for more details:
To get to the heater, you need to remove the back wall of the Ariston washing machine. The heating element is located below, as shown in the photo.
Before removing the electric heater, measure its resistance with a multimeter. An indicator of 1 Ohm indicates an open circuit, about 0 Ohm - a short circuit has occurred. A working device will show 25-30 OHM.
Apply the tester as in the photo:
If the part is defective, replace it. Video to help you:
It is not easy to change bearings with your own hands: you need to disassemble the machine and get the part correctly.
But if you solve the problem yourself, carefully study the instructions for the Ariston washing machine with vertical and front loading. Additionally watch the video:
The door of your washing machine may not close or lock. The problem may be that the door is skewed, causing the hook to not reach the hole. It is enough to tighten the side loops. If the tab-lock is worn out, or the handle on the door is loose, only replacing the elements will help.
How to remove the control box:
Unplug the power supply to the machine.
Remove the top cover.
Pull the dispenser out by pushing the latch in the center.
Unscrew the front panel.
Release the clamps and disconnect the board.
Take out the selector and put a new board on it, and then reassemble in the reverse order.
Installing a new unit is not difficult. It is more difficult to repair and clean the contacts. If you decide not to call the master, but to carry out the work yourself, watch the video:
Having understood the main causes of malfunctions of the Ariston washing machine, you can eliminate them yourself. Be attentive to detail and do not neglect safety precautions.
Washing machines Ariston from the Italian manufacturer can be called "a model of reliability and quality", but they sometimes require attention. In some cases, repair of Ariston washing machines can be done by hand, and a specialist needs to be involved only in the most difficult cases.
Within the framework of this article, we will analyze the frequent malfunctions of automatic washing machines of the Hotpoint Ariston brand, study the "symptoms" of such breakdowns and decide how to properly make an independent repair.
The vast majority of breakdowns of Ariston washing machines are associated with their operation. This is recognized by the masters of service centers for the repair of washing machines. Sometimes we are talking about frankly incorrect operation, the user regularly makes gross mistakes, which lead to breakdown. But most often, the cause of the breakdown is the operating conditions, which the user either did not know about, or guessed, but did nothing. A striking example is hard water, which can completely disable the "home helper"!
So, what are the most common breakdowns on Hotpoint Ariston washing machines? We decided to compile a kind of breakdown frequency rating. When compiling the rating, we rely on statistical data provided by leading service centers for the repair of washing machines.
Blockages. The blockages themselves can hardly be considered breakdowns; rather, this is the cause of various breakdowns. Nevertheless, it is with blockages that craftsmen have to deal with most often, and it is strong blockages that most often paralyze the operation of various Hotpoint Ariston washing machines.
A heating element. Teng is in second place in our rating. Despite the fact that the heating element itself is of high quality, low-quality hard water does its job. Over time, the scale layer destroys even the best part and has to be replaced.
Water pump.In third place is the drain pump or pump. This part fails quite rarely and in most cases the reason is wear from prolonged operation.
Filling valve. Even less often, the filler valve fails. More precisely, not even the valve itself, but a rubber gasket. Over time, rubber dubs and begins to let water through, and this causes a malfunction. The gasket itself costs a penny, but the services of a master to replace this gasket are by no means cheap.
Bearings and seals. In fifth place are the failures of bearings and oil seals. On Hotpoint Ariston washing machines, this is a rarity, but if such a breakdown appears, you cannot continue to operate the machine.
Important! The electrics and electronics of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine are deliberately not included in the rating, since it rarely breaks down.
If you have problems with blockages on the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, do not rush to call the master, everything can be repaired quickly, with your own hands. How do you know that you are dealing with a blockage? The main sign of a blockage in the drain system is the idle operation of the drain pump, that is, it hums, but the water does not leave the tank. Usually, this trouble manifests itself after the end of the wash, the machine cannot drain the waste water to start rinsing and freezes, or it drains the water too slowly.
A strong blockage can be found in several places:
in the drain pipe, between the tank and the drain filter - this happens less often, since the pipe is quite thick;
in the drain filter - there is a blockage most often;
in the pump - in Ariston washing machines, blockages in the pump are rare, since an additional filter is installed in front of the drain pump;
in the drain hose - blockages rarely occur, mainly in cases where the hose was installed incorrectly.
How to quickly remove a blockage? First of all, you need to check and clean the easily accessible places of the washing machine, where a blockage could occur. First, we unscrew the drain filter, which is located on the Ariston machines at the bottom right under the narrow panel. Place a cloth on the filter before unscrewing it as water will drip off. Remove all debris from the filter and then screw it back on.
Next, it is important to check the drain hose and drain. In a number of situations, a banal blockage in the drain pipe can force the user to contact a machine repair specialist, when it was more correct to contact a plumber. And if everything is in perfect order, then you will need to disassemble the machine, clean the pipes and the pump. To remove the pipe, you will need to loosen two clamps, and to remove the pump, you will need to disconnect it from the sensors and unscrew the two fasteners.
If any malfunction occurs, the Hotpoint Ariston "washing machine" gives an error with a specific code displayed on the screen. It is very important to recognize the error codes of Ariston washing machines correctly, because this is a direct clue indicating the cause of the breakdown.
A broken filler valve "symptomatically" is quite difficult to confuse with other breakdowns of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine. When the filling valve stops blocking the water, water begins to flow into the washing machine tank by gravity, even if the "home assistant" is turned off from the network.
If you hear the characteristic murmur of water being poured and drained from the tank when the machine is turned off, be sure this is a valve.
To check the filler valve, remove the top cover of the Hotpoint Ariston by unscrewing the two fasteners. The valve is located at the junction of the inlet hose with the machine body. First of all, we check the gaskets, if they are intact, then you need to measure the resistance of the device, and for this you will have to use a multimeter. We install the probes on the contacts of the filler valve and check. The meter should read approximately 30 to 50 ohms.
A defective filling valve should be replaced with a similar one; self-repair is not possible. The replacement itself is done very quickly, we unscrew the old valve from the body and screw in a new one, not forgetting to connect the sensors. It is worse if the pump is out of order, because it is a rather expensive part.
A faulty pump gives itself out during washing, when the machine should drain the water, but it does not, while the pump either does not make any sounds at all, or it hums, but the murmur of the drained water is not audible.
Note! Strictly speaking, these symptoms are superficial and they may indicate other problems (for example, with electronics), but this should give you the idea to check your pump first.
In the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, it is at the bottom and can be reached through the bottom. It is better to check and replace the drain pump by a specialist, but you can do everything yourself, the main thing is to thoroughly study the progress of work.
The heating element is an important part of the washing machine, which is responsible for the temperature of the water in the tub, and therefore for the quality of the wash. If the heating element is faulty, the wash either does not start at all, and the system generates an error, or the wash is performed in cold water. Both should prompt you to check and replace the heating element in the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine.
Checking the heating element of the Ariston washing machine is not difficult at all. It is necessary to unfold the machine, at the bottom of the rear wall there is a service hatch, which is attached to the clips and several screws. We unscrew the self-tapping screws, and wring out the clamps with a screwdriver, after which the cover will be removed. Behind the lid, under the tank, you will see two large contacts with the fastener in the middle - this is the heating element. We unscrew the screw, and then we begin to pull the ten on ourselves, pulling it out with swaying movements.
Note! Before pulling out the heating element, it is a good idea to measure the resistance with a multimeter, perhaps the device is in good working order and does not need to be touched.
As we have already noted, bearing and oil seal failures are the most rare malfunctions of Ariston washing machines. However, if this happens, then urgent action is needed. It is not difficult to recognize such a breakdown. When the bearing is destroyed, the moving elements begin to emit unpleasant sounds, the shaft begins to rub against the bushing, which leads to a depletion. If you do not take any measures and continue washing, this can lead to the fact that the drum begins to play and damage the tank.
To prevent your favorite washing machine from ending up in a landfill, you need to contact a specialist when such sounds appear, or try to change the bearings yourself. If you are determined to do the work yourself, study the information offered on our website. Otherwise, with such a complex repair, it is not surprising to make serious mistakes. The main difficulty is that in order to get to the bearings, you need to disassemble the entire washing machine, along with the tank.
In addition, it will be necessary to correctly remove the old bearings without damaging the bushing, and then install the new ones correctly so that repeated repairs are not required. Without the proper skill, not many can do self-repair, so before starting work, think about delegating it to a specialist.
In conclusion, we note that the repair of malfunctions of Ariston machines can theoretically be done by hand, especially if you have the time and patience. But all the same, in order to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses, it is better to turn to a specialist, because “a miser pays twice”!
