Error F11 in Ariston washing machine

Error F11 in Ariston washing machine Modern automatic machines can pause operation at any washing step if a malfunction is detected in the system. Error F11 on the Ariston washing machine is displayed on the display at the end of rinsing the laundry. Since the spin cycle has not yet begun, the owner will receive a washing machine full of clothes and water, which will significantly complicate further actions. What will be the solution to the problem?

Correctly identifying the error

In this case, washing begins as standard, but after some time the machine will notify the user of a malfunction. In most cases, the fault code is displayed before or after rinsing the laundry. Less often, the machine displays error F11 during the spin process.

Error F11 may be displayed without a specific pattern: it will appear, then disappear after a few minutes, which will allow you to finish the started washing mode.

Hotpoint Ariston machines that do not have a screen show the error in different ways.

The earliest machines, equipped with only a pair of indicators: a power lamp and a hatch closing signal, display a series of 11 flashes of the power indication with a pause of 10-15 seconds. The door block LED (lock or key symbol) will light continuously. The programmer will begin to rotate in a circle and make characteristic clicks.
On Ariston automatic machines that have an indication of the stages of washing modes (for example, devices of models AML, AVSL, AVL, etc.) the “Delayed start timer”, “Express wash” and “Additional rinse” lights will light up. At the same time, the UBL LED will blink.
In the Hotpoint Ariston line of Low-End series washing machines, the “Spin” indication is lit, the “Program End” lamp and the “Key” hatch closing LED are blinking. In addition, the horizontal indication of additional options may also light up.
Hotpoint Ariston washing machines of the Aqualtis series, which do not have a digital display, will notify the user of the error by flashing the water temperature indicators 30°C, 50°C. At the same time, the light will light up to indicate washing in cold water. As a result, the 1, 2 and 4 water heating indicators in the row are lit, from bottom to top.

What to do if you have diagnosed an F11 error? We’ll figure out how to deal with the problem that has arisen, in which cases a full-fledged repair will be required, in which a simple reboot of the equipment will help.

Is the machine broken?

How to fix a machine when an error is diagnosed? Not always a fault code F11 indicates a breakdown; in some cases, this only indicates a short-term failure in the system, which is easy to fix with your own hands. Let's look at the main reasons for the appearance of the F11 designation.

There is probably a failure in the main control module, or there is a problem with the washer display. Electronics rarely make mistakes, so first of all, turn off the power to the machine by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. After 15 minutes, turn on the equipment and try to start the desired washing mode.
Sometimes we are talking about the pump contacts coming off. It is necessary to examine the connection density in the power circuit from the pump to the control unit, check the wiring for defects and breaks.

If basic steps are unsuccessful and the washer shows error F11, it means that some component in the system has stopped functioning and you will have to resort to repairs.

Most often, fault F11 informs the user that the drain pump is broken or the connection in its circuit is broken.

Due to certain reasons, communication with the pump is lost and it does not respond to signals from the washer’s control unit. The automatic machine does not recognize the command, cannot remove waste water from the tank and displays error code.

In certain Hotpoint Ariston machines, fault F11 may indicate a drain error. The drain hose or sewer pipe may be clogged. In this case, it is necessary to remove the blockages. However, most often the error indicates a serious breakdown in the pump circuit or failure of the main controller. You can invite a professional technician to fix it, or try to solve the problem yourself.

We identify the breakdown and fix it

It is important to pay attention to the nature of the malfunction. If an Ariston automatic machine “stops” full of water in any washing mode, while giving code F11, then the problem is in the drainage system. It is possible that the winding of the pump motor has burned out, as a result of which the pump has stopped responding to “commands”. The drain pump will have to be replaced.

In some cases, the error is displayed just before the “Spin” starts. Also, the code can sometimes be displayed on certain programs, and then disappear on its own. Such phenomena are completely unpredictable and illegal. Here we can talk about the failure of the main control board (controller) - the “brain” of the washing machine. control board needs repair

More often, it is the drain pump control relay on the microcircuit that breaks down, but other parts of the part can also burn out: resistors, capacitors, etc. Perhaps the reason lies in damage to the tracks on the board through which the signal travels. The control unit can be repaired: you can try to replace broken elements or solder the tracks. Such work is highly complex, so it is better to entrust it to a specialist. If the processor fails or other serious damage occurs, the machine's control board may need to be completely replaced.

Sometimes the cause of the malfunction lies in a broken pump wiring. Most often this happens in private homes, where mice chew through contacts and wires. The solution to the problem will be to replace damaged wiring or resolder problematic contacts.

What should I do if the machine tries to start the drain several times, but the process does not start, but error F11 appears? In this case, it is not the drain system that needs to be examined, but the pressure switch (water level sensor in the tank). This reason is detected very rarely, and specifically on Ariston models, where the pump control circuit is also the circuit through which the main module processor sees the command to remove water from the pressure switch. If the level sensor breaks down, the circuit breaks, the control board loses communication with the pump and displays code F11. Replacing the pressure switch hose or completely reinstalling the sensor can help here.