Error code F14 in the washing machine Ariston

They collected the laundry, loaded it into the drum and selected the mode (program), however your unit refused to work and displayed fault F14 on its screen. Or it performs the set mode, as soon as the drying start time approaches, then it immediately displays F14.

It should be noted! This problem is only displayed on Ariston devices that are equipped with an auxiliary drying function.

If the manufacturer does not provide a display in the device, then fault F14 is displayed using LED illumination, depending on its modification:

• Ariston Margherita modifications AL 108 D, AL 128 D displays the problem due to the constant cyclic blinking of the network LED (the number of blinks corresponds to the nomenclature of the error, i.e. 14 times, silence plus or minus 10 seconds and the cycle repeats). The control knob constantly rotates in a clockwise direction and emits a characteristic audible click.
• Ariston modifications AML 109, 129, etc. will notify you of a malfunction by blinking the LED indicators of auxiliary functions from the first to the third, except for the last. In addition to the illumination, the “Lock” door lock indicator will flash more often.
• Hotpoint-Ariston modifications ARMXXL, CAWD, AVDK, etc., which are equipped with the function of drying clothes, display a malfunction by blinking LEDs indicating the completion of all programs, draining, and spinning (i.e. from the second to the fourth indicator light, except the first, countdown lead from bottom to top). In addition, depending on the series of the device, for a complete notification of the indicated malfunction, the entire LED panel of auxiliary modes is lit horizontally (sometimes vertically).
• Hotpoint-Ariston Aqualtis modifications AQXL, AQXF, etc., which are equipped with a drying function, display fault F14 by constantly blinking from the second to fourth LEDs that are responsible for the temperature regime (count only from the bottom up). (These are the temperature regimes of 30, 40 and 60 ° С or 30, 40 and 50 ° С).

Problem Value

A breakdown with the acronym F14 in an Ariston or Hotpoint-Ariston unit notifies that there is no contact on the segment limited by the heater and the electronic module responsible for controlling the washing machine (breakdown of the heating element: it is covered with scale and needs to be replaced, or there is no contact, etc.). Sometimes a malfunction with such a code is corrected without calling the repair wizard.

Fault F14, how to fix it without professional help

• Banal failure of automation. When you first discovered a F14 problem, fixing it is not difficult. Unplug the cord. Leave the unit without power for plus or minus 10 minutes. Connect, the control module will reboot, then your washing machine will safely perform its function.
• Contact circuit rupture of the heating element for drying. Check the sequence of the circuit and the correct connection (power) between the heating element and the software board. As a result of improper installation or transportation of the device, the contacts of the electric heating element could move away, so they need to be disconnected and reconnected.

You performed all the recommended manipulations, but the device still did not work? Does fault F14 continue to be displayed? Then you need to seek professional help. Call the washing machine repair technician.

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