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Error code F11 in the washing machine Ariston

They collected linen and loaded it into a drum, set the washing mode. The device worked, as in the operating mode, and after a short period of time, F11 failure was displayed on its display, in addition, neither the spin mode nor the drain worked. The unit model Ariston, Hotpoint Ariston displays the breakdown not only in the washing or rinsing mode, but also:

  • It appears at the beginning of the spin mode;
  • The absence of any systematic clarity in the display of damage, the set mode may end, and then the combination of errors will be displayed again.

If the manufacturer does not provide a display in the Ariston unit, the F11 problem is displayed in the form of a light indication depending on the modification of the device:

  • Ariston Margherita notifies you of a malfunction by blinking the network indicator light (the number of blinks corresponds to the nomenclature of the problem - 11 times, then silence for plus or minus 10 seconds and the cycle repeats). In addition, the device porthole lock indicator is constantly on, the shift knob constantly rotates in the clockwise direction and emits a constant characteristic sound click.
  • Ariston models with the abbreviations AML, AVL, AVSL, etc. displays a breakdown by blinking indicators that are responsible for auxiliary modes (deferring the set modes, quick washing and additional rinsing), visually you will see that the second vertical, except for the second indicator, flashes), except the porthole blocking lamp blinks rapidly.
  • Hotpoint Ariston modifications ARL, ARSL, ARXL, ARMXXL and others notify of a problem by blinking indicators that are responsible for the completion of all modes, spin and lock the porthole of the device. Visually, you will find that all indicator lights in the vertical, when counting from the bottom up, with the exception of the third, signal. Also, to complement the illumination, the horizontal on which indicators of auxiliary functions are placed will glow.
  • Hotpoint-Ariston Aqualtis notifies of a problem by blinking temperature indicators from the first to the fourth, when counting from the bottom up, with the exception of the third.

Problem Value

Error F 11 indicates a pump malfunction in the washing machine. The pump does not work, does not respond to the established modes, as soon as it is necessary to pump out water (spin the laundry in the drum), while the unit refuses to work and notifies of a breakdown in the above manner, depending on the modification (model range).

It should be noted! Sometimes such an error notifies you of a drain failure. We recommend that you study the suggested recommendations that are outlined in F 05.

Basically, a F 11 failure notifies a pump breakdown, which is simply impossible to fix without the help of a specialist, therefore it is necessary to call a washing machine repair technician to carry out repairs. However, there are options where you can try to troubleshoot with your capabilities.

Fault F11, how to repair without professional help

  • Computer software failure. A banal failure has occurred, and the automation does not respond to non-established modes. To eliminate it, you must disconnect the machine from the power supply. Wait a while (plus or minus 10 minutes), then connect the device and after a reboot it will start working, as if nothing had happened.
  • Open circuit. Check all connections in the area from the drain pump to the electronic controller.

Fulfilled all the recommendations, and the device continues to display the problem? F 11 does not disappear, is not eliminated? Then you need to seek professional help. Call a specialist in repair of washing machines.


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