Most modern washing machines, including Ariston, in addition to various programs for washing clothes, have various auxiliary functions, including a diagnostic system. In the event of any malfunction, the device displays a code on the display, consisting of letters and numbers, which encodes the type of failure. Owners of Ariston washing machines quite often encounter error f05 on their Ariston washing machine. Next, you will find out what this code means, as well as what to do when it appears on the machine’s display.
What does error f05 mean?
Error f05 is one of the most common. Depending on the model, the presence of a screen and the year of manufacture of the device, the code indicating a malfunction may appear in different ways.
Ariston washing machines with display:
- Error F5 or F05.
Devices without display:
- The “Intensive Wash” and “Extra Rinse” buttons flash continuously. Along with them, the hatch lock indicator flickers, but with greater frequency.
- When error f05 occurs, the power indicator flashes five times, then goes out for a long time, after which everything starts again. The light indicating that the hatch of the Ariston washing mashine is locked will light continuously, and the program selection knob will rotate in a circle and click.
- The hatch lock and water drain indicators flash, at the same time the lights for all additional functions may light continuously.
Most often, error code f05 appears before the water is drained, sometimes before this you can hear extraneous sounds similar to buzzing and crackling. In some cases, f05 may appear at the beginning or in the middle of a program.
In most cases, you can solve the problem yourself, without calling a specialist. Error f05 in an Ariston washing mashine indicates a malfunction in the drain system; the reasons for their occurrence may be the following:
- Blockages in the drain hose, filter, sewer. This prevents the device from draining water.
- The pressure switch is broken or the integrity of the wires connecting the sensor to the central board is broken.
- The drain pump sensor is faulty or the connecting wires are damaged.
- Defective drain pump or electronic board.
To understand why error f05 appeared on the Ariston washing machine and how to fix the problem, you need to perform the following steps.
How to find and fix the cause of error f05
The first thing to do if error f05 occurs in Ariston washing equipment is to try to restart the machine. If error f05 appears during washing, you need to turn it off with the button and then remove the plug from the socket. You can connect the device to the network no earlier than twenty to thirty minutes later, after which it is recommended to repeat the procedure two or three more times. In some cases, after these manipulations, code f05 disappears, but error f10 or f11 appears instead. In such a situation, you should rule out blockages in the drain system and proceed to diagnosing the important components of the Ariston washing machine.
If after a reboot error f05 continues to appear on the display, you need to check the drain for blockages.If the water is drained into the sink, you need to open the water with very strong pressure and watch how it goes down the drain. If everything is in order here, you should open the panel at the bottom of the Ariston machine, unscrew the garbage filter and clean it thoroughly. After this, you need to disconnect the drain hose, inspect it and clean it if necessary. After these steps, you need to try to start the Ariston washing machine again.
If error code f05 does not disappear, you should disassemble the device and first check the wires connecting the control board to the pressure switch and drain pump. During the operation of the Ariston washing machine, their integrity could be compromised, as a result of which power ceased to flow to important components. If damaged, they should be replaced.
If everything is in order with the wires, you need to check the voltage on the drain pump and water level sensor with a multimeter. If the pressure switch of the Ariston washing machine malfunctions, you must purchase a new one and replace it.
If it turns out that the malfunction of the Ariston washing machine occurred in the drain pump, you should not rush and buy a new one. In this case, to eliminate error f05, it is recommended to contact a service center and call a specialist to diagnose the electronic board. Very often it is this that causes error f05. A qualified technician will check the control unit for defects and inspect the drain pump to find out what exactly is preventing the device from working.
As you can see, not all causes of error f05 in an Ariston washing mashine can be eliminated at home. The user can clean the sewer, filter and drain hose independently.The latter must be disconnected, probed to find the seal, kneaded and washed under strong pressure of hot water. To clean the sewer, you need to use special chemicals or use a special steel cable.
Diagnosing the water level sensor and drain pump is more difficult to handle on your own. Firstly, for this you need to have relevant experience working with a multimeter, and also know what voltage should be supplied to certain components of the washing machine. Therefore, if cleaning the machine and the sewer does not bring results, it is better to call a specialist and entrust him with further diagnostics and subsequent repair of the device.
Bottom line
So, if during operation before draining the water, the Ariston washing machine began to make strange sounds and displayed error f05 on the display, this indicates a malfunction in the drainage system. To eliminate them, you need to know what to do in this situation.
First of all, you need to reboot your Ariston machine. To do this, you should disconnect it from the network and turn it back on no earlier than twenty to thirty minutes later. This procedure must be repeated several times.
The next step is to clear the drain system of debris. The user needs to clean the drain, drain filter and hose.
If error f05 cannot be resolved, you need to disconnect the back cover, take a multimeter and begin diagnosing the connecting wires, pump and pressure switch. If the wires or water level sensor are faulty, you can purchase new ones and replace them yourself. If a pump defect is discovered, you should contact a service center for help; it is not recommended to continue repairs on your own.
