Error code F10 in the washing machine Ariston

We loaded the laundry into the drum of an Ariston or Hotpoint Ariston device, installed the necessary program, but it doesn’t respond: it tries to pump water, starts to rotate the shaft, but does not gain speed and as a result it displays a malfunction with the acronym F10. Occasionally, an aggregate displays such a malfunction in any mode, without any sequence or pattern. In addition, such an abbreviation may appear and disappear immediately.

When your device does not have a display provided by the manufacturer, the malfunction is displayed through light illumination, each model has its own signal ciphers:

• Ariston Margherita notifies you of a malfunction by blinking the indicator lights in a full cycle in the form of Morse code (10 blinks + silence interval of about 10 seconds). The porthole lock indicator lights up continuously, the switch handle constantly rotates in the clockwise direction and emits a characteristic sound signal in the form of a click.
• Ariston modifications AVL, AVSL, etc. notifies you of a breakdown by blinking of two indicators (deferring the execution of programs and fast washing, located in the line of auxiliary functions) and blinking of the window blocking button with a higher frequency.
• Hotpoint-Ariston modifications of ARSL, ARXL and others notify of a malfunction due to the constant blinking of two indicators responsible for the spin mode and completion of all programs (the second and fourth bulbs are vertical, the countdown must be carried out from the bottom up). In addition, the notification is carried out due to the simultaneous illumination of all indicators of auxiliary functions horizontally.
• Hotpoint-Ariston Aqualtis will notify you of a problem by blinking lights responsible for the temperature regime of 30 ° C and 50 ° C (fourth and second temperature indicators, it is necessary to count from bottom to top).

Problem Value

Fault F 10 indicates a malfunction of the pressure switch, which is responsible for determining the level of water in the tank. Your unit can not cope with the task, it can not determine and control the level of injected water. Therefore, the set mode does not start, the water is pumped in and drained immediately, and the device displays a malfunction.

Basically, a breakdown with the F10 cipher cannot be independently repaired; to fix it is the work of professionals. However, there are times when it can be eliminated without professionals.

Malfunction F10, how it can be fixed without the intervention of professionals

• Failure of electronic automatic control. When you first encountered such a malfunction as F10, then you need to reboot your device. Turn off the device from the power supply, leave it for 10 minutes, then reconnect the power and start the unit. If the failure is resolved, then the machine will work normally.
• Incorrect drain system connection. Such a malfunction is displayed only for newly installed devices after moving or buying. The drain must always be below the drum, as if the water is not connected correctly, it leaves by gravity and does not linger (does not accumulate) in the tank of the washing machine. If so, then call specialists and connect in accordance with the technical requirements.
• Poor water supply. Sometimes, in the absence of water pressure, the device cannot pump it in the set time, as a result of which a malfunction may appear on the display. When the reason for the lack of water is poor water supply or a decrease in pressure in a high-rise building, then elimination depends on special services. In addition, the water supply tap may not be fully open, or it may be clogged and its throughput reduced.Clean the filter at the water inlet to the unit.
• Contact circuit broken. Inspect the entire circuit for plug-in connections from the pressostat to the electronic board.

Did you follow all the recommendations, but the device still didn’t start working? Is F 10 displayed on the display or through illumination? Then the breakdown is very serious and can not cope without professional help. Call a washing machine repair specialist.

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