Concerned about the problems in the slave of technology? Is the tumble dryer displaying an error? In our article you will find the answer to the question of what to do in such situations. We will describe the main problems of the machine, as well as options for solving them.
Modern household appliances are electronically controlled, so a malfunction code is displayed on malfunctions on the display. Deciphering symbols for different brands are given in our tables, will help to find and fix the breakdown.
Error codes and malfunctions of dryers
The principle of operation of the machine is simple. It is enough to put wet things in a drum, where hot air currents will remove residual moisture from the fabric. In this case, rotation occurs, and the resulting condensate accumulates in the hopper.
The engine and the drive belt are responsible for the rotation of the drum. The flowing hair dryer warms up the air, and the built-in pump removes condensate. Sensors and sensors constantly monitor temperature, humidity, protecting equipment from breakdowns, and linen from damage.
In case of improper operation or wear of the units, the machine is blocked and a malfunction code appears on the display. Each symbol indicates a specific breakdown that needs to be fixed.
We made it easy for you to search and collected codes with decryption and solutions for different brands in the tables.
Hotpoint-Ariston (Hotpoint-Ariston) and Indesit (Indesit)
Display code | What does it mean | Do-it-yourself troubleshooting |
F01 | Short circuit (short circuit) of the thyristor motor. | Inspect the thyristor circuit. If broken, repair. Replace part if faulty. |
F02 | The motor does not rotate. Motor or fan lock. | Check the indicated nodes. Remove foreign objects that interfere with normal operation. Inspect the wiring and contacts. |
F03 | Open or short circuit of the thermistor. Damage to the NTC sensor, the main processor. | Diagnose:
Install serviceable items. |
F04 | Air pump does not work. | Diagnose the air pump and its circuit. Connect the new node. |
F05 | The air pump does not give a signal. | Inspect the wiring, tighten the contacts from the board to the pump. Strip oxidized contacts. |
F08 | Heater relay malfunction. | Diagnose and replace the relay if necessary. |
F09 | The software crashed. | Contact a service center. |
F10 | Poor air flow from the heating element. | Clean the heater. |
F11 | There is no contact with the discharge device. | Check the circuit and connections of the device. Replace the blower if it breaks. |
F12 | There is no communication between the display and the control board. | Inspect the wiring, tighten the contacts. Install a working board. |
F13 | The temperature controller circuit has broken. | Chain repair. |
F15 | The TEN relay is broken, open or short circuit of its circuit. | Diagnose the relay, wiring, connections. Set work items. |
F17 | The power element is out of order. | Repair the part. |
Bosch (Bosch) and Siemens (Siemens)
Characters on screen | Value | How to repair |
F06 | Heating problem. | Diagnose the heating system. Replace defective parts. |
F08 | One of the sensors is broken. | Check all sensors. Connect a new sensor. |
F09 | At a certain point, the temperature did not exceed 5 degrees. | Inspect the temperature sensor, its circuit. |
F10 | The software crashed. | Call a specialist from the service. |
F11 | There is no contact between the electronic board and the motor. | Check wiring. Diagnose and replace the motor or circuit board. |
F12 | The machine interrupts the program, a failure has occurred. | Call the wizard. |
F13 | Low system pressure. |
In addition to the above Siemens drying machines (SM) are subject to the following malfunctions:
- The laundry does not dry. The reasons may be a breakdown of the board, hair dryer, circuit board relay. Diagnostics of parts and repairs. You can check the condensate collection capacity yourself. Clean it from water and lint.
- No heat. This is due to a malfunction in the heater or temperature sensor. Electronics could also fail due to power surges. It is recommended to install a voltage regulator.
- It does not turn on. There can be many reasons. The device may not start if any of the nodes fails. It is better to contact a service center to check the motor, temperature sensor, terminal block, fuses.
- The drum does not spin. This is due to a break in the drive belt, wear of the axle, bearings.
- Water overflow in the tank. Clean the sewer, pump filter, and drain hose from clogging. Sometimes the operation of the impeller of the pump is blocked by a foreign object that needs to be removed.
- Technique leaking. Depressurization of the inlet pipe, tank, pump. Find and isolate the leak.
- Noisy during work. The mechanics are damaged. Specialist intervention required.
Parts that cannot be repaired should be replaced with serviceable parts.
Electrolux ("Electrolux")
Breakdown code | Its meaning | Solutions |
E20, EF0 | Water does not drain. | The drain pump does not start - it needs to be repaired or replaced. Check for obstruction or damage to the drain hose. |
E40 | The hatch door is not tightly closed. | Press the door tightly, you should hear a click of the lock. |
E90 | Electronics out of order. | Reset the error: unplug the machine. Then turn it on again and look at the display. If the code is there again, then it is better to contact the service center. |
Asko ("Asko")
Drying equipment "Asko" refers to the premium class. But models from the Extra segment have a self-diagnosis system. They rarely display error codes on displays. Therefore, in the table we combined the errors and malfunctions inherent in machines of this brand.
Screen code | Decryption | Solutions |
F1 | A message about the need for service. | Contact the service. |
F2 | Drying time exceeded. | Check the settings. |
E50 | The electric motor drive has failed. | Diagnose and repair the drive. |
E51 | There was a failure of the electronic system. | Specialist intervention required. |
Malfunction | Reasons for the appearance | How to fix |
The device does not turn on. |
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Does not dry clothes. |
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The door does not open. | Incorrectly inserted filters. | Change the position of the filters. |
When you press the buttons on the panel, the code lights up. | The panel was locked from accidental clicking. | To cancel the mode, turn the knob to the “Off” position. Now install another program. |
The backlight in the drum does not work. | No program selected, light bulb burned out. | Turn on any of the modes, replace the light bulb. |
The work is interrupted. The indicators blink on the panel. | The capacitor capacitance is full. | Drain all liquid. |
Interruption of a program in the middle of a cycle. | There is not enough laundry in the tank. | Report things, or choose another program. |
Drying time exceeded 5 hours. |
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It also happens that the indicators on the panel begin to flash alternately. There may be several reasons:
- The temperature regulator has broken;
- The main board crashes;
- The cooling fan does not work;
- The drain filter is clogged;
- The drain hose is clogged;
- Pump defective.
You can clean the parts yourself. The rest of the diagnosis and error reset is best left to the master.
How to avoid breakdowns
The first and main rule is to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not overload the drum. Please note the drying class when loading. Improper use leads to overheating and rupture of the drive belt.
- Do not load laundry that is too wet.
- Set separate programs for each type of laundry.
- Drain the condenser water in a timely manner. Clean it from lint and dust. An abundance of dirt can even cause a fire when severely overheated.
These recommendations apply not only to the above models, but also to Miele, AEG, and other brands. Watch and take care of your car, then it will thank you with smooth operation.