Error code F13 in the washing machine Ariston

Gathered to start washing, set a mode that includes the process of drying your laundry. As a result, the device displayed a problem F13 on startup. Or it began to work in normal mode and issued the code F13, before drying, and stopped working. Maybe this is a variant of the malfunction, when the machine started the drying mode, and after a short period of time it still displayed the F13 malfunction and refused to work further.

It should be noted! Such a breakdown is displayed only in versions in which the manufacturer provides for the drying of washed clothes.

If your unit is equipped with a drying function, but the manufacturer does not have a screen, then F13 is displayed using LED illumination depending on its modification:

• Ariston Margherita AL 108 D, AL 128 D series displays the problem due to the characteristic cyclic blinking of the network LED (the number of blinks corresponds to the breakdown nomenclature, i.e. 13 times, then the stop interval to plus or minus 10 seconds and the cycle repeats). In addition, in addition to the illumination, there is a constant rotation of the switch knob in a clockwise direction with characteristic sound clicks.
• Ariston modifications AML 105, 109, etc. displays the problem by blinking the vertical LEDs (from the first to the fourth), except for the second. Also, the “key” device door lock indicator will blink rapidly.
• Hotpoint-Ariston modifications ARMXXL, CAWD, AVDK, etc., displays a malfunction by the flashing of LEDs indicating the lock mode of the door “key”, drain and spin (from the first to the fourth lamp, except for the second). In addition, the problem can be notified by glowing the entire horizontal line (sometimes the vertical line), on which auxiliary functions are located.
• Hotpoint-Ariston Aqualtis, equipped with the function responsible for drying the laundry located in the drum, the AQXL, AQXF, etc. series of models will notify of a breakdown with the acronym F13 by blinking a number of temperature LEDs (from the first to the fourth, except the second).

Fault value

Fault F13 in units equipped with a drying function indicates an open or missing contact in the sequence of connections of the contacts of the temperature controller in the drying mode. As a result of such a breakdown, the device does not carry out the established mode and notifies you of a problem.

Mostly, this abbreviation notifies that the temperature controller is not working. To establish a breakdown and eliminate the cause of its manifestation, only professional intervention is necessary.

Occasionally, F 13 can be fixed without professional help.

F13 failure and possible ways to fix it without professional intervention

• Software crash. This is the first time you discovered a problem with the F13 cipher. To eliminate it, you need to perform a complete reboot. Unplug your device. Leave on for plus or minus 10 minutes. Now reconnect and restart the previous mode. The machine should clear the error and start working safely.
• Open circuit. Inspect the contact circuit for breaks or short circuits from the temperature controller of the drying mode to the control module. In cases where such a breakdown is displayed after transporting or reinstalling the unit, it may be necessary somewhere in the circuit the contact has moved away from the connecting bracket.

You have fulfilled all the above recommendations, but the machine did not start working? Then you need to seek professional help. Call a washing machine repair specialist.

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