Error code F08 in the washing machine Ariston

We loaded dirty laundry into the drum, set the necessary mode, the process started, but after a while, on its screen, F 08 / F8 was displayed:

• after a period of time up to 10 seconds after the start of the set mode, a malfunction is displayed;
• at any time during the washing mode;
• after washing, the device does not execute the rinse program, pumps water from the tank and stops, and a malfunction is displayed on its screen;
• if, however, the rinse is completed, then the spin does not work, does not gain momentum and the code F 08 is displayed.

The Ariston unit, in which the manufacturer does not provide a display, will display the F08 / F 8 fault, depending on its modification, using the following indicators:

• Ariston Margherita, displays a malfunction by cyclically blinking indicator lights responsible for starting the unit (8 times in a row, stopping for up to 10 seconds and repeating). The cipher of the problem will be supplemented by a constantly illuminating porthole lock lamp, while the program switch knob continuously rotates clockwise with characteristic clicks.
• Ariston modifications AVL, AVSL, etc. will display a malfunction due to the blinking of the delayed mode indicator and blinking with a shorter interval of the indicator light, which is responsible for blocking the device door.
• Hotpoint-Ariston modifications ARSL, ARXL, etc. notifies of a malfunction by blinking the third indicator light of the spin mode (the countdown must be carried out from top to bottom in the mode selection bar). In addition, all indicators responsible for additional functions may be lit.
• Hotpoint-Ariston Aqualtis will notify you of a malfunction by blinking the fourth temperature indicator 50 ° C (count down from the bottom).

Fault value

The abbreviation F 08 indicates a breakdown of the electric heating element. The unit determines that the water heating mode is turned on, or it actually works constantly and does not turn off, mainly in the absence of water in the drum. As a result, your device blocks operation and displays a problem.

If the contact circuit that provides water heating has a break (rupture) or damage, then the machine will display a fault F8, in addition, such a fault is very rarely possible due to a malfunction of the pressure switch. Consider in what cases you can eliminate such a breakdown without resorting to professional help.

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Malfunction F 08, repair without additional professional assistance

• Software crash. Such a problem F08 was displayed for the first time, then to solve it you need to unplug the device cord from the outlet. Within 15 minutes, reconnect the machine, a reboot should take place and it will work in normal mode.
• The presence of moisture or moisture. If there is a lot of dampness in the room in which the unit is installed, then a malfunction may occur due to moisture entering the control module (board). You need to remove it and check for the effects of constant contact with moisture, dampness or fungus. Clean it and put it in place after drying. In order to avoid such failures in the future, you need to install the machine in a drier room. Otherwise, the board will eventually fail.
• Open circuit. Repair open in the contact circuit from the electric heating element to the pressure switch. The vibration or transport may have broken the contacts. Open and reconnect the cables.

Have you followed the recommendations and the machine continues to display the problem? Then call specialists without a repairman for washing machines you do not run your assistant.