Modern models of laundry washing units are equipped with intelligent control. For Ariston, the machines of this series are considered to be CM Dialogic. They are equipped with various sensors and touch elements that allow you to select programs taking into account the weight of the items being washed and their dirtiness, water hardness and other parameters. Such devices are also equipped with a self-diagnosis system that informs about a breakdown. You will find out what error F06 means on an Ariston washing machine below.
How is error F06 indicated on an Ariston washing machine?
As always, you have laid out a batch of laundry, defined the program, and activated the process. But your Ariston machine does not start washing, it may not even take in water, displaying the F06 signal on the display screen.
It is worth noting that error F06 can be identified at the very end of the washing process, when the program is completed, but the drum door does not open. And in this case, wait for the corresponding signal on the screen.
Quite rarely, but error F06 can occur in the following cases:
- at the time of washing, rinsing or spinning;
- can appear at any time during operation, then disappears, and the Ariston machine operates as normal.
If your Ariston machine does not have a display, then error code F06 is manifested by certain indicator signals, and here everything depends on the model itself.
| model name | signal order |
| Older Ariston models with two indicator lamps (power and interlock) | When error F06 occurs, the power lamp will blink six times at an interval of ten seconds. At the same time, the knob selecting the program will turn in the direction of the clock hand, making characteristic clicks. |
| Low-End model range (ARSL, ARXL, AVM, etc.) | Error F06 is accompanied by the blinking of the “Program End” and “Drain” lamps. They are placed vertically in the second and third places from the bottom, indicating the current stages of washing. In addition, all the additional function button lights may light up. |
| Line of models AQSL, AQ9L, AQS0L, etc. | When error F06 occurs, the temperature indicator of the Ariston machine starts blinking at 30 and 40 degrees. |
What does breakdown mean?
Error code F06 tells the user that one of two problems may have occurred:
- the Ariston machine sensor responsible for blocking the door has failed;
- the electronic modular device and the regulator with which programs are selected have failed.
Causes of failure, troubleshooting procedure
You can try to resolve error F06 on your own. To do this you should:
- Reboot the Ariston washing machine so that the error is cleared at this moment. To do this, you need to disconnect the machine from the electrical network for about twenty minutes. If the attempt was unsuccessful, we begin to check further;
- If the panel malfunctions, the buttons stop responding to pressing. In this case, the panel of the Ariston washing machine simply changes;
- if the management board breaks down, you need to check the module and replace it if the need arises;
- The wiring from the display system and control unit of the Ariston device could be broken, or the contact terminals may simply have come loose. You should check the connections and replace damaged wiring.
To determine the exact problem of the F06 error, it is recommended to perform a self-test. Self-diagnosis will allow you to figure out the reasons for the keyboard malfunction even in a situation where the F06 code is not displayed.
Testing faults
We will be able to check all the functions of the Ariston machine, find the fault and even understand how to fix error F06. To do this you need:
- take the SAT diagnostic key with coding 95 669;
- connect it to the connector located on the rear panel of the machine;
- if the Ariston unit has a drying mode, the key will light up with a green light. There are models on which the blue indicator lights up.
Remember that during testing the water temperature will increase by thirty degrees. So before checking you should set a certain mode. In addition, the Ariston washing machine is connected to the water supply network, the tank must be empty, and the door must be tightly closed.
To establish error F06 or other failure, you should turn on the Ariston washing machine, press the “Auto-Test” button and hold it. In this case, the scoreboard is monitored. If the test has started, “Test” will light up on the screen. In this case, a machine without a screen will emit a characteristic signal.
Checking the electrical circuit
An error with the value F06 indicates that most likely the electronic module of the Ariston machine, the control panel board are faulty, or the circuit connecting any elements is broken. What to do in such situations? To eliminate error F06, you will first have to dismantle the panel responsible for controlling the machine:
- Unscrew a couple of screws located under the cover at the top back of the washer. They help hold the top panel in place. Now you can move the lid back a little, lift it up and put it aside.
- You need to go around the front of the Ariston machine and pull out the tray for detergents.
- At the top of the front panel, in the corners, there are self-tapping screws that are carefully unscrewed.
- Now it’s the turn of the screws located near the niche of the powder receiver of the Ariston washing machine.
- All you have to do is pull the panel towards you and up to remove it. You should act carefully so as not to break off the plastic fasteners.
After removing the panel, a large bundle of wiring will appear before our eyes, which goes from the board to the retractable button segment, and two wires power the “Power” button. The Ariston SM has a special design, which is not entirely convenient when there is a need to ring the contact group and check the wires. But that shouldn't stop us.
To eliminate error F06, the wiring and push-button contacts are first inspected. If there are signs of burning or melting, such places will be visually clearly identified. Having completed the inspection, using a multimeter we check each connection in turn, marking the areas that do not work. After that we move on to the wires. The work is meticulous, but it will not take up too much time.
Experienced technicians recommend “ringing” all contacts and wiring repeatedly to prevent errors. If you miss a malfunction, each action will have to be repeated.
We mark the “broken” wires. Having completed the verification steps, we remove the failed push-button contacts, purchase the same elements and install them in place of the faulty ones.Then we connect the wiring according to the diagram. If it is not there, you will have to photograph or sketch all the wiring before starting the test.
If during operation all elements have confirmed their functionality, you will have to inspect the modular device to find the cause of error F06. It is possible that the buttons and the electrics connecting them are really not at fault.
How is the electronic module checked?
This part of the Ariston washing machine is very difficult to repair. To begin with, you should have the necessary tools, and the skills of such work will not be superfluous. In addition, you will need spare parts that will have to be soldered if necessary.
To begin with, the board is called to identify failed areas. It is best to entrust such work to an experienced specialist. By the way, the module is located at the bottom left, near the rear panel of the Ariston machine.
There are cases in which the board was not repaired, but was simply broken. This happened due to ignorance of the repair features. Even replacing an entire part has some nuances. And the point of repair is not at all to remove the failed Ariston washing machine board and install a new one. The point is that it must be programmed - “stitched”, as experts say.
Other causes of malfunction and their elimination
There are failures that can be completely eliminated at home. But here it all depends on the model of your laundry washing machine. If you have SM Ariston Arcadia:
- Error F06 occurred due to the fact that the door does not lock - perhaps a foreign object got between it and the panel, or you simply did not “press” it when closing. To correct error F06, remove the object or press the door tightly until you hear a characteristic click, which confirms the seal is tight.
- There is no power supply - check the contacts from the door lock to the module. Install the machine correctly using a construction level.
For Ariston Dialogue type machines:
- The buttons do not launch the desired mode (they do not press or do not press back) - it is recommended to apply force, press the problem button several times, launching and disabling the program. Error F06 should disappear.
- Broken wiring. To resolve error F06, you will have to check the electrical circuit and fix the problem.
Ariston machines of both brands are characterized by program failure. In this case, the unit will have to be disconnected from the network and started again.
If you have clearly completed all the manipulations, but the machine refuses to work and displays error F06, you will have to call an experienced specialist.
We decipher the code and determine the malfunction
Once you understand what the F06 code means, it will become clear what needs to be done. Error F06 confirms problems with the panel buttons or control knob.
On an Ariston machine of the Margarita model, error F06 is determined as follows: the selector rotates, and the indicator lamps for certain programs additionally light up. When the self-diagnosis detects a malfunction, the light will blink several times.
Conclusion
At first glance, there is nothing complicated about eliminating error F06. But if you don’t have specific skills in carrying out such work, and you don’t want to waste your time and nerves, invite a technician from the service center. The process of eliminating the error and repairing the Ariston machine will be somewhat more expensive, but you will not have to go through the unpleasant moments that may arise when repairing it yourself. The control board is a delicate thing, and only a professional can handle it.
