Major malfunctions of the Hotpoint refrigerator by Ariston

Modern refrigerators work on electronic control and have many built-in functions. The electronic unit controls the temperature, automatic preservation of cold, the function of No Frost, camera modes. With the help of electronics, you can identify errors and troubleshoot. In the event of a malfunction in the Ariston Hotpoint refrigerator, an error code will be displayed on the display, which contributes to their timely elimination.

Review of common damage to the refrigerator Ariston

The Hotpoint-Ariston refrigerator successfully combines quality, design and value. But, as in any household appliance, during operation, situations may arise when a separate element or node of the system fails.In cheaper models can light up error indicator, which may indicate a common problem, for example, insufficient cooling of the camera, in more expensive models, the electronics determine the specific location of the problem, which will allow to diagnose and fix problems more quickly.

The most common failures encountered by consumers of this technology are:

• the refrigerator starts to work noisily;
• at startup, shutdown occurs immediately;
• the camera is not cold;
• freezes on the walls of the ice;
• light does not turn off;
• red light is on;
• In the refrigerator, smudges form.

Turn off the refrigerator

If it turns off when the refrigerator is turned on, the malfunction may be in the protective or start relay, a more serious cause is failure compressor motor. If the cause is a burned winding, the compressor will be hot all the time, and the automatic machine in the apartment will knock out regularly.

When the compressor of the refrigerator does not start when turned on, the reason is most likely in the temperature sensor. Thermostat may fail as a result of a break in the circuit with the motor, when the latter does not receive a start signal.

Refrigerator compressor

Excessive ice formation

In cases where excessive freezing occurs in the refrigerator and ice forms, the problem may be thermostat.

It should be noted that the defrosting in modern models should be carried out 1 time in 6 months to prevent such troubles.

In Free Frost models, a snow formation unusual for this type of device may form. This effect is obtained if the evaporator is frozen in the freezer due to faulty timerand the defrost function is not activated. At the same time, the temperature in the freezer rises, as a result of which the motor starts to operate continuously, forming as a result frost.

Refrigerator thermostat

Undercooling

If the refrigerator does not cool enough and the indicator flashes or a beep sounds, it is possible in the capillary pipeline a blockage occurred. This defect disrupts the circulation of the refrigerant due to clots that can form when the engine oil that is present with freon in the system is heated.

The primary cause of many malfunctions is improper compressor operation. In this case, the refrigerator will constantly knock out the error a2. In this case, the unit will consume more electricity, and the production of cold will decrease. Motor malfunction and maintaining insufficient temperature in the refrigerator and freezer provoke factors such as:

• defrost sensor failed;
• evaporator heater malfunction;
• problem in the control module;
• freon leak.

In any situation when defects are detected in the operation of the refrigerator, it is better to contact customer service in order to fix the damage in time and to prevent the occurrence of a serious problem.

Error codes refrigerator Hotpoint-Ariston

Any malfunction carries its own code, which is provided in the form of a specific designation by the manufacturer. Despite the fact that Ariston is the world leader in sales of household appliances, and has established himself as a supplier of high-quality equipment, there may still be breakdowns. And the longer the life, the likelihood of a malfunction increases. Deciphering the basic errors of the Ariston refrigerators is as follows:

• F01 indicates a malfunction of the compressor, in particular a defect in the relay;
• F02 means that the electronic circuit with the motor has opened, as a result of which the compressor is not supplied with power;
• F03 is a defect in the board responsible for the management of power units;
• F04 - the fan in the freezer is not working;
• F05 - defect in flap operation;
• F06 - there is no voltage on the heating element;
• F07 - heater supply circuit is broken;
• F08 - valve failure with an electromagnetic actuator;
• F09 - software malfunction;
• F10 is a defect of the second circuit or breakage of the flap, if the refrigerator with the function No Frost;
• F11 - no power is supplied to the cooling compartment fan;
• F12 - contact gap between display and control boards;
• F13 - the fan does not work;
• F14 - electronic unit malfunction;
• F15 - an error in models with Multifiow, indicating a malfunction of the thyristor;
• F17 has a different value depending on the device: in AquaCare models, this is a breakdown of the solenoid valve, and in EverFresh - problems with the vacuum pump;
• F20 - the light source in the device failed;
• F28- breakdown of the display board;
• F40-key does not work on the touch screen.

F9 error

Causes of problems

In most cases, the cause of refrigerator breakdowns of this brand is a violation of the rules for operating the equipment.

1. It remains for a long time open door of the refrigerator. For this case, a warning beep is provided to urgently close the refrigerator, but many ignore it.
2. Often there is a loosely closed door due to improper placement of food and dishes inside the appliance.
3. In the refrigerator is placed the dish that has not cooled down after cooking.
4. If a model is required that requires periodic defrostingthen it is necessary to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer. Violation of the timing causes the icing of individual components of the mechanism, which can lead to failure of the refrigeration unit.

The electronic control of the refrigerator Ariston allows you to diagnose the operation of the equipment, to signal problems. Timely elimination of the defect will increase the term of use of equipment.