December 23, 2014 
Appearance of the control panel of the affected by error codes
Technical Data on error codes and faults Ariston, Hotpoint Indesit, Scholtes washing machines with these type of panels
Indesit washing machine brands (WI ..), Ariston (QA .., .. AR, AV ..) hotpoint wm,wf etc and Scholtes whose facials are shown on the left.
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Reading fault codes is interpreted in two different ways.
These fault codes are displayed in the form of a binary code and used on many popular Ariston, Hotpoint Indesit washing machine models
1-For direct display on a screen or flashing lights.Ex F11 or E11.
2-These are the interpretation of the fault codes this can be done by adding the values corresponding to the flashing lights.
The image below reveals three flashing lights. This is the control panel front or top Indesit. The values for each indicator are 1, 2 and 8. The sum of these values gives 11. Either the fault code 11: Drain pump problem.
We will always try to keep this up to date but every printed circuit board behind the control panel has its own diagnostic system so this is only a guide for you.
Merloni made washing machines (Ariston, Hotpoint Indesit) just to name a few, if there are no flashes or error code displayed but door lock LED is lit and washing machine fails to start then check door lock and associated connections .
Basic type
F10 – No cold fill. Check that the taps are on or if the drain hoses are kinked.
F11 – No hot fill. The ambient temperature is likely to be below freezing possibly due to the pipes being frozen. Also check that the taps are on or if the drain hoses are kinked.
F12 – No mixed fill. It is likely that the water is not turned on at the taps.
F13 – Check the water supply, inlet valve and hot and cold hose connections.
F14 – A fault with the water heating has occurred*
F15 – Water is not being pumped out and a flood condition could occur. Check that the drainage hose is raised to the recommended minimum height and that the pipe is not blocked.
F16 – Extremely high water level. Disconnect or turn off the water supply and ensure that the water level does not rise any more*
F17 – Door not closed properly. Close door firmly at the 3 o’clock position.
F20/1 – The thermistor resistance has drifted or the temperature scanning sequence is incorrect. The ambient temperature could be below freezing*
F30/31 – A motor drive problem has occurred. Try running the programme again. If the problem persist, book an engineer.
F40 – Water below protection level during a heat step*
F41 – Water level detect sequence incorrect*
F50/51 – Customer language and wash programme have not been saved. The system will run with default conditions (1000rpm max and English language)*
EVO1 Washing Machines and Washer Dryers
F01 – Short circuit motor triac*
F02 – Motor jammed tacho detached*
F03 – Wash thermistor open/short circuit*
F04 – Pressure switch jammed on empty*
F05 – Pressure switch jammed on full*
F06 – Program selector error*
F07 – Heater relay stuck*
F08 – Heater relay cannot be activated*
F09 – Incompatible eeprom*
F10 – Pressure switch not sensing correctly*
F11 – Pump cannot be activated*
F12 – Communication error*
F13 – Dryer fan or dryer thermistor faulty*
F14 – Dryer element faulty*
F15 – Dryer element relay faulty*
H20 – Not fillings. Check tap, hose and inlet valves
LOCKED – Check interlock*
EVO2 and V4 Washing Machines and Washer Dryers
F01 – Motor triac short circuit*
F02 – Motor jammed or tacho detached*
F03 – Wash thermistor open/short circuit*
F04 – Pressure switch jammed on empty*
F05 – Pressure switch jammed on full – Check pump for blockages.
F07 – Heater relay stuck*
F08 – Heater relay stuck*
F09 – Setup error*
F10 – Pressure switch not sensing*
F11 – Pump cannot be activated*
F12 – No communication between cards*
F13 – Drying thermistor open/short circuit*
F14 – Drying element faulty*
F15 – Dryer element relay fault*
F17 – Interlock error*
F18 – Communication error*
H20 – Not filling. Check tap, hose and inlet valves
Some vented Tumble Dryers
F1 – The level of required dryness has not been reached within the time period. Check that the correct programme has been selected
F2 – Thermistor or sensing circuit failure*
F3 – Heater plate over temperature. Check the filter and vent hose for a possible blockage
Some Condenser Tumble Dryers with and without lcd
F01 – Short circuit motor triac*
F02 – Motor jammed or fan blocked*
F03 – Front thermistor open/short circuit*
F04 – No pump piloting*
F05 – No feedback from the pump*
F08 – Static heater relay with contact welded closed*
F09 – Eeprom is not programmed or not functioning*
F10 – Common of heater open or one shot open*
F11 – No pump connection*
F12 – Communication error between board*
F13 – Rear thermistor open/short circuit*
F15 – Dynamic heater relay with contact welded closed*
F17 – Master relay welded closed*