In detail: do-it-yourself repair avtl 104 from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
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 great rarity, but if such a breakdown appears, you cannot continue to operate the machine.
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Important! The electrics and electronics of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine are deliberately not included in the rating, as it breaks down very rarely.
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”!
“How does the car behave? More details. " -
When you press the button, all the indicators light up and go out.
then the indicator of the wash program lights up and the machine starts to draw water - even if the program knob is on spinning.
“Overflows or what. “-
Frankly, I did not connect to the water, when I checked that the valve would work on the water inlet and tried to blow into it, then the air passed through. I was embarrassed that in any mode the washing mode was turned on.
I'll try to connect it to the water and see how it ends!
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"Zend" - there is nothing to replace, you can try to repair
and thanks to “allfat” for the firmware I will try to fill it right away
Ariston specialists supply their equipment with advanced technologies, trying to make it strong and durable. However, like all electrical appliances, cars are susceptible to damage. Most of the malfunctions that occur with the Ariston washing machine are of a typical nature and their elimination involves the replacement of a certain part.
Most of the malfunctions in washing machines are due to improper operation. Often people do not pay attention or do not know about some of the nuances associated with the operation of automatic machines. Many people do not realize that hard water can break the heating element (heating element).
Let's figure out what kind of breakdowns the Ariston washing machine is subject to and consider ways to eliminate them without the participation of service centers using the Hotpoint Ariston 2000 Margarita model as an example.
- TEN (heating element). The cause of its breakdown is hard water and washing at high temperatures. As a result, scale appears on the parts over time, which puts it out of action.
- The drain pump or pump fails quite rarely, the reason for this is the long-term operation of the equipment.
- Filler valve gasket. Over time, the rubber pad becomes stiff and water permeable as a result.Replacing it is an expensive pleasure, although it itself costs very little.
- Oil seals and bearings in Hotpoint Ariston washing machines rarely break, but if this happens, it is absolutely impossible to use the equipment.
- Blockage. It is not entirely correct to consider clogging as a malfunction, although it can also cause serious damage.
The heating element is responsible for the temperature of the water in the drum at the time of washing. It is thanks to him that our things are washed in water at the degree we need. In the event of a breakdown of the heating element or wiring, Margarita 2000 will determine this and notify the owner by flashing the on / off indicator. in the number of three flashes, which corresponds to error f03... Outwardly, the malfunction will manifest itself either as a completely inoperative machine, or washing clothes in cold water.
Elimination of such a malfunction consists in determining its localization.
If there is a break in the electrical circuit, it should be removed, and if the heating element has burned out, it should be replaced.
In the event of a breakdown in the water intake valve, the washing machine will not be able to regulate the water supply process. It will begin to fill up even when the equipment is not connected to the mains. To verify this, remove the top cover from the unit and check the attachment point of the inlet hose to the body (valve location) of the gasket. If there are no problems with them, then attention should be switched to the part itself, checking the resistance... To do this, you will need a multimeter, which, in case of serviceability, will give a value from 30 to 50 ohms.
Replacing the filler valve on your own is not possible, you must contact the service center.
If at the moment when the water should drain, this does not happen, and only a characteristic hum is heard, and in some cases even complete silence, we can conclude that the pump is malfunctioning. This part is located at the bottom of the car, and it is possible to get to it only through the bottom. It is better to entrust its replacement to a specialist.
Broken bearings and seals are rare. This can be suspected in the event of the appearance of unpleasant sounds that are emitted by the moving elements of the destroyed bearing. Such a breakdown requires immediate reaction... If you continue to close your eyes to this, the drum will have a play, as a result of which it will begin to touch the tank. To avoid irreparable consequences, you need to seek help from specialists.
If you want to fix the malfunction on your own, it is worth considering that to replace the bearings, you will need to completely disassemble the washing machine.
In addition, when installing a new part, it is important not to damage the bushing, otherwise there will be a need for additional repairs. Therefore, before proceeding with the elimination of this breakdown, sensibly assess your strength.
If a blockage is found in the Ariston washing machine, do not rush to call the wizard, since almost any user can remove it.
A characteristic feature of the blockage is the impossibility of using the technique to drain the water at the end of the wash, despite the presence of a characteristic hum. Or it happens very slowly.
Most often, the blockage can be found in such elements of the machine as:
- drain hose;
- drain filter (most common place);
- water pump;
- a branch pipe between the tank and the drain filter.
To remove the blockage, first of all, you need to check the most accessible places. First, open the narrow hatch on the front of the machine on the bottom right side and unscrew the drain filter. Don't forget to put something absorbent in, water will surely come out of the hole. After cleaning the filter and making sure that there is no more dirt on it, you can screw it into place. Then it is preferable to check drain hose and drain... But if there is no blockage here, then you will need to disassemble the unit and clean the pipes with a pump.
Hotpoint Ariston washing machines are equipped with electronic display, which provides all kinds of information about the progress of the equipment. In addition, on this board, certain error codes are displayed, reporting the causes of the malfunction. This makes troubleshooting much easier.
To understand what these or those error codes mean, the fault instruction, which is attached to all Ariston washing machines, will help: