Ariston washing machine - error F02

Error F02 on an Ariston washing machine may appear after the spin process has started or at some intervals in different modes. It is typical for all Ariston models without exception. It is rightfully considered one of the most common, but it does not always confirm a serious breakdown.

How does error code F02 appear?

Ariston has produced dozens of models of washing machines. For each type of unit, the manifestation of error F02 may occur differently. But this does not mean that the self-diagnosis system has not been improved. The fact is that each model differs in certain features that also relate to the process of displaying information on the control panel or screen. In other words, error F02 with one basic basis manifests itself in different ways.

If everything is very clear with Ariston washing devices that have a display, then with other models things are different. Error signal F02 is generated by the light indicators of the panel designed to control:

1. Ariston machines of the Margherita model range signal error F02 with the “Key” lamp, while the network indicator blinks twice at ten-second intervals.
2. Ariston devices of the AVL and AML product lines notify about the occurrence of error F02 by blinking the “Key” light diode and a light corresponding to the “quick wash” mode.
3. ARSL and ARL models have the ability to display information on the control panel with lights corresponding to the "program end" command. Sometimes, other lights are also on along with this indicator.
4. Ariston AQSL type machines confirm the occurrence of error F02 with a LED located near the thirty-degree temperature mark.

What does error F02 mean?

Almost every instruction manual for an Ariston washing machine says that error F02 should be deciphered as follows:

• failure or breakdown of the tachometer;
• failure of the Ariston machine motor;
• break in the electrical wiring, problems in the contact group;
• failure of the module responsible for process control.

More than sixty percent of cases of error F02 confirm the failure of the electric motor or tachometer. In other situations, the problems lie in the wires and contacts, the control module of the Ariston washing machine.

How to fix the failure yourself? If we know the statistical data of Ariston washing machine breakdowns, which prioritize checks to find failures, we suggest starting to eliminate the cause of the F02 error with the motor and tachometer. But first of all, it is necessary to make sure that there is no foreign object in the tank that could jam the drum. For this purpose, the tank of the Ariston machine is rotated manually. If the rotation occurs freely, then the cause of the F02 error lies in something else.

The tachometer is a special module installed on the electric motor and showing its speed during operation. It sends this information to the control module of the Ariston machine.Models ARSL and ARL have the ability to display information on the control panel with lights corresponding to the “end program” command. Sometimes, along with such an indicator, other lights also light up.

Ariston AQSL machines confirm the occurrence of error F02 with an LED located near the thirty-degree temperature mark.

What does error F02 mean?

• Almost every operating manual for a washing machine from Ariston says that error F02 should be interpreted as follows:
• failure or breakdown of the tachometer;
• Ariston washing mashine engine failure;
• a break in the electrical wiring, problems in the contact group;

failure of the module responsible for process control.

More than sixty percent of cases of error F02 confirm the failure of the electric motor or tachometer. In other situations, the problems lie in the wires and contacts, the control module of Ariston washing equipment.

How to fix the failure yourself?

If we know the statistics of breakdowns of Ariston washing machines, which prioritize checks to find failures, we suggest starting to eliminate the cause of error F02 from the motor and tachometer. But first of all, you need to make sure that there is no foreign object in the tank that could jam the drum. For this purpose, the Ariston tank is rotated manually. If rotation occurs freely, then the cause of error F02 lies in something else.

The tachometer is a special module installed on the electric motor and showing its speed during operation. He sends this information to the management module of the Ariston machine.Note that the sensor has several names - tachogenerator device, Hall sensor, tachometer.

An Ariston washing machine is most often equipped with a commutator motor with brushes. So they periodically wear out from long-term use, causing the F02 signal to appear. To test this conclusion, you will have to get to the electric motor. We perform the following actions:

• unscrew the fasteners of the rear panel of the washing machine and remove it;
• remove the drive belt;
• disconnect all wires leading to the motor of the Ariston machine;

unscrew the mounting bolts, press on the engine to move it back, and sharply pull it down, removing it from its place.

Now the bolts securing the brushes are unscrewed. If the Ariston machine is used for more than three to five years, they will experience significant wear and tear. In this case, this element is replaced with a new analogue. But if the brushes look normal, then to eliminate error F02 you should check the motor, looking for breakdowns in the body part or the armature. To do this you will need to use a multimeter. After completing the check, you can move on to the tachometer.

Having disconnected the contacts, remove the sensor from the engine of the Ariston washing mashine and check it with a multimeter. At the same time, we inspect the contacts and the insides of the rings for oxidation, then we “ring” the wires and the contact group. After this, we move on to the removed chip with electrical wiring. First, make sure that all the wires are firmly seated and have not become loose due to vibration. We visually inspect them for integrity and, if necessary, carry out an instrument test.

To eliminate error F02, you must replace

Having filled in water, the machine drains it and displays error F02