Error F06 in the Ariston washing machine, how to fix

Error F06 is typical for washing machines from the Ariston Dialogic range and means that the control panel has failed.

CMs with electronic control show error F 06 on the display. Indicators are lit on electromechanical washers: the “Super Wash” – “Quick Wash” signal flashes.

At the same time, error code F 06 is absent for Hotpoint-Ariston AVL, AVD models.

Decoding the code

Having figured out what the fault code means, you will understand what needs to be done. Error F06 indicates a problem with the panel keyboard or control handle. As already mentioned, this code is not available on Hotpoint Ariston washing machines.

Causes and Troubleshooting

How to fix a breakdown at home and solve the problem:

  • Reboot will help to remove error F06 when the system crashes. Disconnect SM Ariston for 15-20 minutes from the network. If after switching on it was not possible to reset the error, check further.
  • If the panel is faulty, the buttons do not respond to pressing. The panel needs to be replaced.
  • Control board failure. If the cause of the failure is in the module, it needs to be replaced.
  • Departure of contacts or breakage of wiring between the display and control system. Check connections and replace burnt wires.

In order to determine exactly why the washing machine is giving error F06, you need to conduct automatic testing. Self-diagnosis will help to understand the causes of the keyboard problem, even if the code is not displayed.

Fault testing

Thanks to the test, you can check all the functions of Ariston SM, find a breakdown and understand how to fix it. An example of an autotest is given on the Margarita 2000 washing machines and the EVO-II model.

  1. Take the SAT diagnostic key with code 95669.
  2. Connect the key to the connector on the back of the washer.
  3. When checking machines with a drying mode, like the Margarita 2000, the green light on the key will light up. For models with the EVO-II control system, the light is blue.

Attention! During the test, the water temperature will increase to +30 degrees. Therefore, pre-set a limit on elevated temperatures.

Then take care that:

  • The Ariston machine was connected to the water supply.
  • There was no water in the tank.
  • The door was tightly closed.

To determine error F 06 or another malfunction, turn on the CMA and press the “AUTO TEST” key. While holding the button, follow the messages on the display: if the test is running, “TEST” will be displayed. If there is no display, you will hear a beep.

Breakage detection

The Ariston “Margarita 2000” washing machine will determine the problem as follows: the control selector rotates in a circle, the indicators of the corresponding programs additionally light up. If the diagnostic finds a breakdown, the indicator flickers several times.

With error F 06, the light will blink six times with a break, which means a fault code.

If you managed to fix the breakdown before checking, then the autotest diagnostics will not start.

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