Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

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  • January 27, 2014 at 8:53 pm #79232
    f1_carzy
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    Hi,

    After about 15 mins into the wash cycle, my washing machine (Ariston A1436) has started to throw the following error code, which I am unable to understand:

    Rapid flashing of the ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK LED together with the flashing of the Delay Timer LED.

    The error code comes up at about 15 mins into the wash cycle. The drum seems to be spinning fine, and water seems to be coming in and draining out as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    January 27, 2014 at 10:19 pm #408521
    iadom
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    You need to give us the slow flashing light by number from top down please.

    January 28, 2014 at 5:14 am #408522
    f1_carzy
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    It is the top one (2h) Delay timer LED.
    Thanks!

    January 28, 2014 at 8:37 am #408523
    iadom
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    Bad news I’m afraid, fault code is F08 or as it used to be known, the 8 flash code.

    If you do a search of this forum using “Indesit 8 flashes” you will get some idea of your problem. Could be loose connections but is more than likely a main pcb failure. 😥

    January 28, 2014 at 9:39 am #408524
    f1_carzy
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    Thanks iadom!

    Dare I ask, so is it a matter of replacing the main PCB or could it be some other issue?

    The warning lights come after 15 mins, after the first draining of the drum. I did check for blockages at the pump, and everything seemed fine, the out also looked clear with no blockages.

    Or just fork out for a new one:(?

    Thanks!

    January 28, 2014 at 4:29 pm #408525
    iadom
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    If you do read a few of those threads you will see that F08 is ‘supposed’ to be a heater relay fault but in essence can be just about anything and everything, loose connections, pressure switch, main pcb, change in the wind direction etc. A real PITA of a problem to fix. 😥

    January 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm #408526
    f1_carzy
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    Thanks again for the help:)! The Ariston has served well for nearly 10 years so, maybe it is time to get a new one;)!

    January 28, 2014 at 11:36 pm #408527
    iadom
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    Re: Ariston A1436 Help with deciphering error code

    Your machine is actually a Hotpoint cabinet, main drum, motor, pump setup. The only thing in it that is Indesit is the facia and all the electronics, may also have the cheaper Indesit bearings in it as well.

    Wouldn’t advise another Ariston/Hotpoint/Indesit. 😉

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