They loaded dirty laundry into the drum of the device, selected the necessary washing mode, and instead of normal operation, immediately after starting, the display shows fault F15, after starting or in the drying mode.
For Ariston washing machines, in which the manufacturer does not provide a screen, the problem is displayed by LED illumination, depending on version:
- Ariston Margherita, with the presence of the drying function, modifications AL 128 D, CDE 12 X, the malfunction is displayed in the form of cyclic blinking of the network LED, the number of blinks corresponds to the breakdown nomenclature (15 blinks, silence plus or minus 10 seconds, and a constant repeat of the cycle). The switch knob constantly rotates in a clockwise direction with characteristic sound clicks.
- Ariston modifications AML 109, AML 129, equipped with an auxiliary drying function, notify of a malfunction by blinking the whole range of auxiliary function indicators (ie all four indicators), in addition to the illumination, the key lock hatch LED blinks more often.
- Hotpoint-Ariston modifications ARMXXL, CAWD, AVDK, etc., which are equipped with an auxiliary function for drying clothes, notify of a problem by flashing from the first to the fourth LED (count down from the bottom), indicators responsible for blocking the door (lock), completion of all programs, drain as well as spin. Sometimes a malfunction is notified by blinking the horizontal indicators of auxiliary functions on the control panel.
- Hotpoint-ariston aqualtis modifications AQXL, AQXF, etc. blink the temperature LEDs from the first to the fourth (count down from the bottom up). Depending on the model range of the device, indicators in cold water, 30, 40 and 60 ° C (five bulbs) are lit, if the unit has six temperature indicator lamps, then in case of a malfunction, the LEDs responsible for the non-heating mode are lit, 30, 40 and 50 ° C.
It should be noted! The indicated damage is displayed only in devices that are equipped with the auxiliary function of drying the wash. In traditional Ariston devices without the specified additional function, such an F15 error does not exist.
Problem Value
The F15 code in Ariston and Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines indicates a malfunction in the heating circuit during drying. Mainly, this problem is quite serious. Therefore, to eliminate it, you will definitely need professional help. However, there are points that need to be clarified before seeking help.
Malfunction F15, how you can fix it without resorting to professional help
- The automation of the device software failed. If you find fault F15 for the first time. You will need to force a reboot. Those. disconnect the device from the power supply. Wait plus or minus 15 minutes. Start the washing machine again. After such a manipulation, it should work safely.
- Contact circuit rupture of the heating element for drying. During transportation or incorrect installation (not at the level, check using the building level) the contact loop is not tightly fixed, and there is no connection between the heater and the control module (“computer” of the machine).
Followed the recommendations! Does the problem continue, is it displayed? Nothing helped? Then you should seek professional help. Call the washing machine repair technician.
