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Worried about problems in the slave of technology? Does the dryer show an error on the display? In our article you will find the answer to the question of how to be in such situations. We will describe the main problems of the machine, as well as options for solving them.
Modern household appliances are electronically controlled, therefore, in case of failures, a fault code is displayed on the display. The decoding of symbols for various brands is given in our tables, which will help you find and fix the breakdown.
Error codes and malfunctions of dryers
The principle of operation of the machine is simple. It is enough to lay wet things in the drum, where hot air currents will remove the remaining moisture from the fabric. In this case, rotation occurs, and the resulting condensate accumulates in the bunker.
The motor and drive belt are responsible for the rotation of the drum. A flowing hair dryer warms the air, and a built-in pump removes condensate. Sensors and sensors constantly monitor temperature, humidity, protecting equipment from breakdowns, and linen from spoilage.
In case of improper operation or wear of the components, the operation of the machine is blocked, and a fault code appears on the display. Each symbol indicates a specific breakdown that needs to be fixed.
We have made it easier for you to search and have collected codes with decoding and solutions for different brands in the tables.
Hotpoint-ariston (“Hotpoint-Ariston”) and Indesit (“Indesit”)
| Display code | Which means | How to fix the problem yourself |
| F01 | Short circuit (short circuit) of the motor thyristor. | Examine the thyristor circuit. Repair if broken. Replace part if defective. |
| F02 | The motor does not rotate. Blocked motor or fan. | Check the specified nodes. Remove foreign objects that interfere with normal operation. Inspect wiring and contacts. |
| F03 | Open or short circuit of the thermistor circuit. Failure of the NTC sensor, the main processor. | Diagnose:
Install correct items. |
| F04 | The air pump is not working. | Diagnose the air pump and its circuit. Connect the new node. |
| F05 | The air pump does not give a signal. | Inspect the wiring, tighten the contacts from the board to the pump. Clean oxidized contacts. |
| F08 | Heater relay failure. | Diagnose and, if necessary, replace the relay. |
| F09 | The software has crashed. | Contact the service center. |
| F10 | Poor air flow from the heating element. | Clean the heating element. |
| F11 | There is no contact with the blower. | Check the circuit and connections of the device. Replace blower if broken. |
| F12 | There is no communication between the display and the control board. | Inspect the wiring, tighten the contacts. Install the correct board. |
| F13 | The temperature controller circuit has broken. | Chain repair. |
| F15 | The heating element relay is broken, open or short-circuited in its circuit. | Diagnose relays, wiring, connections. Install work items. |
| F17 | The power element has failed. | Repair the item. |
Bosch («Bosch”) and Siemens (“Siemens”)
| Symbols on the screen | Value | How to repair |
| F06 | Heating problem. | Diagnose the heating system. Replace defective parts. |
| F08 | One of the sensors is broken. | Check all sensors. Connect a new sensor. |
| F09 | At some point, the temperature did not exceed 5 degrees. | Inspect the temperature sensor, its circuit. |
| F10 | The software has crashed. | Call a service specialist. |
| F11 | There is no contact between the electronic board and the motor. | Check wiring. Diagnose and replace motor or board. |
| F12 | The machine is interrupting the program, a failure has occurred. | Call the master. |
| F13 | Low pressure in the system. |
In addition to the above dryers (SM) “Siemens» are subject to such malfunctions:
- Linen is not dried. The reasons may be a breakdown of the board, hair dryer, board relay. Parts are diagnosed and repaired. You can check the condensate collection tank yourself. Clean it of water and lint.
- No heating. This is due to a malfunction of the heater or temperature sensor. Electronics could also fail during power surges in the network. It is recommended to install a voltage stabilizer.
- Does not turn on. There could be many reasons for this. The instrument may not start if any of the nodes fail. It is better to contact a service center to check the motor, temperature sensor, terminal block, fuses.
- The drum does not spin. This is due to the breakage of the drive belt, wear of the axle, bearings.
- Overflow of water into containers. Clear the clogged drain, pump filter, drain hose. Sometimes the operation of the pump impeller is blocked by a foreign object that needs to be removed.
- Technique is leaking. Depressurization of the inlet pipe, tank, pump. Locate and isolate the leak.
- Noisy during operation. Mechanics damaged. Specialist intervention required.
Parts that cannot be repaired must be replaced with serviceable ones.
Electrolux («Electrolux“)
| In case of breakdowns | Its meaning | Solutions |
| E20, EF0 | The water does not drain. | The drain pump does not start – it needs to be repaired or replaced. Check for blockage or damage to the drain hose. |
| E40 | The hatch door is not tightly closed. | Press the door tighter, you should hear a click of the lock. |
| E90 | The electronics are out of order. | Reset the error: unplug the machine. Then turn it back on and look at the display. If the code is there again, then it is better to contact the service center. |
Asko (“Asko”)
Drying technology «Asco» refers to the premium class. But models from the Extra segment have a self-diagnosis system. They rarely show error codes on displays. Therefore, in the table we combined the errors and malfunctions inherent in the machines of this brand.
| Code on screen | transcript | Solutions |
| F1 | Service message. | Contact the service. |
| F2 | Drying time exceeded. | Check the settings. |
| E50 | The motor drive has failed. | Diagnose and repair the drive. |
| E51 | An electronic system failure has occurred. | Specialist intervention required. |
| Malfunction | Causes of appearance | How to fix |
| The device does not turn on. |
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| Doesn’t dry clothes. |
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| The door does not open. | Filters inserted incorrectly. | Change the position of the filters. |
| When you press the buttons on the panel, the code lights up. | The panel lock from accidental pressing has worked. | To cancel the mode, turn the knob to the “Off” position. Now install another program. |
| Drum light does not work. | Program not selected, light bulb burned out. | Turn on any of the modes, replace the light bulb. |
| Work interrupted. The indicators on the panel flash. | Capacitor overfilled. | Drain all liquid. |
| Breaking a program in the middle of a loop. | Not enough laundry in the tub. | Report things, or choose another program. |
| Drying time exceeded 5 hours. |
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It also happens that the indicators on the panel begin to flash alternately. There may be several reasons:
- The thermostat is broken;
- The main board fails;
- The cooling fan does not work;
- The drain filter is clogged;
- The drain hose is clogged;
- Faulty pump.
You can clean the parts yourself. It is better to entrust the rest of the diagnostics and error reset to the master.
How to avoid breakdowns
The first and basic rule is to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not overload the drum. When loading, consider the drying class. Improper use leads to overheating and breakage of the drive belt.
- Do not load too wet laundry.
- Set separate programs for each type of laundry.
- Drain the water from the condenser in time. Clean it from lint and dust. The abundance of dirt can even lead to a fire with severe overheating.
These recommendations apply not only to the models described above, but also to equipment Honey, AEG and other brands. Watch and take care of your car, then it will thank you with smooth operation.