Error code F02 in the Ariston washing machine

When you start any program of the unit, its display shows a breakdown F02 / F2. You plunged the laundry into the drum and started the washing mode, and as a result, the device pumps water, and then instead of rotation you hear characteristic clicks, there is no rotation of the tank. After unsuccessful attempts, the combination of malfunction is displayed on the screen and the pump starts and the water drains.

In addition, sometimes a malfunction may be displayed in the following modes: when starting the spin program, due to the lack of rotation (revolutions) of the drum; from time to time, in any mode, such a combination may appear, and when you restart it, the device works as usual. For the first time, the F02 combination appears in any mode, and subsequently constantly when the unit starts the initial program.

If the manufacturer does not have a screen for your unit, then you can identify such a problem by some indications:

• The first models of Ariston washing machines display a malfunction by blinking of indicator lights, which are responsible for supplying power and locking the porthole (the lock does not blink, but lights up constantly), the handle rotates constantly in a clockwise direction.
• For AML, AVL, AVSL, etc. washing machines, the problem is displayed by blinking the “Quick wash” indication, as well as by flashing the door lock button.
• Hotpoint-Ariston (ARL, ARSL, ARXL, ARMXXL, etc.) when you start the washing mode, you will see a flashing indication of the completion of all programs, or in addition a whole horizontal row of auxiliary programs may light up.
• Hotpoint-Ariston (AQSL line) will blink indicator light, responsible for the temperature regime of 30 degrees.

Problem Value

The cause of such a malfunction is the presence of gaps in the circuit of the speed sensor and electric motor. As a result of such an error no rotation of the drum of the washing machine.

The main problem is F 02, which indicates a breakdown in the tachogenerator (speed sensor), therefore only such specialists in the repair of washing machines can fix such a malfunction.

How to identify a malfunction and fix it without professional help

• Software crash. To eliminate such a malfunction F 02 it is necessary to disconnect the unit from the power supply. Then, after 20 minutes, repeat the connection procedure and start the previously set mode.
• A foreign object has fallen between the drum and the hatch. During the washing mode, a small thing (sock, nylon products, children's tights, etc.) fell into the inter-chamber space, as a result of which the drum cannot rotate. Eliminate the foreign body, if necessary, use the help of a repair wizard.
• Failure of contact connections in the motor of the device. The power circuit has lost its integrity, examine the connections responsible for supplying electricity to the circuit, disconnect and reconnect them.

You performed all the recommended manipulations, but they did not fix the breakdowns and the combination continues to be reflected on the screen of your device, which means that this problem is very serious and you need to call the professionals in their field - washing machine repair technicians.