Error F06 is typical for washing machines from the Ariston Dialogic range and means that the control panel has broken.
Electronically controlled SMs show the error Ф 06 on the display. On the electromechanical washers, the indicators light up: the “Super wash” - “Quick wash” signal flashes.
In this case, the error code F 06 is not available on the Hotpoint-Ariston AVL, AVD models.
Code Decryption
Having figured out what the DTC means, you will understand what needs to be done. Error F06 indicates a problem with the keyboard of the panel or control handle. As already mentioned, on Hotpoint Ariston washing machines this code is missing.
Reasons for and troubleshooting
How to fix a breakdown at home and solve the problem:
- Reboot will help to remove error F06 during system failure. Disconnect SM Ariston for 15-20 minutes from the network. If after switching on it was not possible to reset the error, check further.
- If the panel is faulty, the buttons do not respond to pressing. Need to replace the panel.
- Damage to the control board. If the cause of the breakdown is in the module, it needs to be replaced.
- Failure of contacts or wire breakage between the display and control system. Check connections and replace burnt wires.
In order to determine exactly why the washing machine gives an F06 error, it is necessary to conduct automatic testing. Self-diagnosis will help to understand the causes of a keyboard malfunction, even if the code is not displayed.
Fault testing
Thanks to the test, you can check all the functions of SM Ariston, find the breakdown and understand how to fix it. We give an example of an autotest on washing machines Margarita 2000 and the EVO-II model.
- Take the SAT diagnostic key with code 95669.
- Connect the key to the connector on the back of the washer.
- When checking machines with a drying mode, like Margarita 2000, a green light will light up on the key. For models with the EVO-II control system, the light is blue.
Attention! During the test, the water temperature will increase to +30 degrees. Therefore, pre-set the limit for elevated temperatures.
Then take care to:
- The machine Ariston was connected to the water supply.
- There was no water in the tank.
- The door was tightly closed.
To determine the error F 06 or another malfunction, turn on the SMA and press the “AUTO TEST” key. While holding the button, follow the messages on the board: if the test is in start, “TEST” will be displayed. If there is no display, you will hear a beep.
Breakdown detection
The Ariston “Margarita 2000” washing machine will determine the problem as follows: the control selector rotates in a circle, the indicators of the respective programs light up additionally. If the diagnostic finds a malfunction, the indicator flickers several times.
With error F 06, the light will blink six times with a break, which means a trouble code.
If you managed to fix the breakdown before checking, then the auto-test diagnostics will not start.