Hotpoint Ariston ALE600VX, Service Information

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Service Manual UK
Indesit Company
English
FAULT CODES
FAULT Cause Control Action
F01 The motor is running when it
should be off.
• Check if module connector J3 has shorted due to moisture.
• Replace module.
F02 Open circuit between
module and motor Common.
• Check security of module connector J3;
• Test motor Common (TOC);
• Check wiring between J3 and motor.
F03 Front thermistor open or
short circuit.
• Check security of module connector J12;
• Test from connector pins (approximately 500 Kohms);
• If open or short circuit, test thermistor and wiring between
thermistor and J12 to locate fault.
F04 Not used on Vented
models
F05 Not used on Vented
models
F06 Not used.
F07 Lower element failure • Check security of module connector J4;
• Test between pins 4 and 3 on J4 (approximately 48 Ohms);
• If open circuit, test lower element and wiring between J4 and
the heater.
F08 Lower element is energised
when it should be off.
• Check security of module connector J4;
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Test heater elements and wiring;
• Replace module (F08 would normally be caused by a faulty
module).
F09 Error Set Up File. Eeprom is
either not programmed or is
not functioning.
• If the module is a production board, replace the module;
• If the module has an Eeprom socket, check the eeprom is
correctly inserted and programmed.
F10 Open circuit in the heater
Common wiring.
• Check module connector J4;
• Check wiring between module connector J4 and the heater;
• Test heater elements.
Note: - Frequent cycling stat operation can cause F10, check
filter and condenser for blockages.
F11 Not used on Vented
models
F12 No communication between
display module and control
module.
• Check connector J9 on module;
• Check wiring between module connector J9 and display;
• Check display connector;
• Replace module, display or wiring as required.
F13 Rear thermistor open or
short circuit.
• Check security of module connector J4;
• Test from J4 connector pins 1 and 2 (approximately 500
Kohms);
• If open circuit, test thermistor and wiring between thermistor
and J4 to locate fault.