Hotpoint-Ariston
Hotpoint-Ariston Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Dryer will not start, display shows F01 or LEDs flash in a repeating pattern, power light may be on but drum does not turn.
Main Control Board Relay Failure
F02
Dryer drum does not rotate, humming noise from motor area, F02 displayed or flashing LEDs indicating motor fault.
Drum Motor Circuit Fault
F03
Dryer stops heating or cycles erratically, F03 error on display, clothes remain damp even after long cycles.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
F04
Dryer stops mid-cycle, may show F04, sometimes accompanied by overheating or very hot cabinet surfaces.
Overheat Protection / Thermostat Trip
F05
Dryer does not start or stops shortly after starting, F05 displayed, sometimes accompanied by beeping.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
F06
Control panel buttons unresponsive or random selections, F06 error displayed, dryer may not start or may start on its own.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
F07
Dryer does not heat, F07 displayed, drum turns normally but clothes stay cold.
Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Fault
F08
Dryer overheats or shuts down shortly after starting, F08 displayed, cabinet may feel excessively hot.
Heater Stuck On / Relay Welded
F09
Dryer behaves erratically, random cycle times, F09 displayed, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
EEPROM / Software Configuration Error
F10
Dryer does not detect correct temperature, may run very short or very long cycles, F10 displayed.
Ambient / Secondary Temperature Sensor Fault
F11
Dryer will not start or stops, F11 displayed, sometimes accompanied by clicking from control board.
Communication Error Between Main Board and Motor/Heater Circuits
F12
No display or dead control panel, but internal light may work; F12 sometimes logged as communication error between display and main board.
Display to Main Board Communication Fault
F13
On washer-dryer combos: drying function not available, F13 displayed when trying to start a drying cycle.
Drying Circuit Fault (Combo Units)
F15
Dryer does not heat or only heats briefly, F15 displayed, drum rotates normally.
Heater Control Error
F18
Dryer may freeze, not respond to commands, or reboot; F18 displayed indicating communication or processor error.
Main Processor / Communication Error
F20
Heat pump dryer does not heat properly, F20 displayed, cycle times extended and clothes remain damp.
Heat Pump System Fault
F21
Heat pump dryer reports F21, poor drying performance, may stop with error mid-cycle.
Heat Pump Temperature / Pressure Sensor Fault
F22
Heat pump dryer shows F22, may not start heating, or stops shortly after starting.
Compressor Start / Drive Fault
F30
Dryer does not detect moisture correctly, may stop too early with clothes still wet, F30 displayed.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Fault
F31
Dryer runs indefinitely or stops immediately, F31 displayed, sensor drying modes unusable.
Moisture Sensor Short / Open Circuit
F40
Dryer will not start, F40 displayed, often related to power or mains frequency issues.
Mains Supply / Frequency Error
Symptom
Dryer display shows unusually long remaining times or constantly adjusts time upwards during drying.
Inefficient Drying / Sensor Misreading
Symptom
Dryer display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Worn or Contaminated Keypad / Touch Panel
Symptom
Dryer door is difficult to open after cycle or feels very hot around the seal.
Door Seal Overheating / Poor Airflow
Symptom
Dryer door seal shows signs of black marks or melting, and clothes may snag at the door opening.
Drum Misalignment / Seal Damage
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming when a cycle is started.
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt
Symptom
Dryer drum light works and panel lights up, but pressing Start only produces a click and no drum movement.
Faulty Motor Capacitor or Weak Motor Start Torque
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, but may still run.
Lint Buildup on Heater or Overheating Components
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser or heat pump models).
Condensate Drainage / Pump Fault
Symptom
Dryer makes a low rumbling or grinding noise, especially at high loads.
Worn Drum Rear Bearing or Front Felt Seal
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
Worn Drum Support Rollers or Idler Pulley
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start a cycle when Start/Pause is pressed; a clicking sound may be heard.
Door Not Detected Closed
Symptom
Dryer produces a rattling or clunking noise when the drum turns.
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan Housing
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes come out very hot and sometimes slightly scorched.
Temperature Regulation Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at the end of the cycle, no error code displayed.
Open Heating Element or Blown Thermal Fuse
Symptom
Dryer starts by itself or changes settings without input.
Shorted Touch Controls / UI Board Fault
Symptom
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Motor Overheating / Thermal Cut-Out Trip
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles complete but laundry is still damp, no error code.
Restricted Airflow / Poor Ventilation
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Imbalance or Worn Suspension Components
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or response on the control panel.
No Power / Mains Input Fault
Symptom
Water tank full indicator is on and dryer stops, but the tank is empty.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Dryer will not start, display shows F01 or LEDs flash in a repeating pattern, power light may be on but drum does not turn.
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Main Control Board Relay Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Dryer drum does not rotate, humming noise from motor area, F02 displayed or flashing LEDs indicating motor fault.
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Drum Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F03 |
Dryer stops heating or cycles erratically, F03 error on display, clothes remain damp even after long cycles.
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F04 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle, may show F04, sometimes accompanied by overheating or very hot cabinet surfaces.
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Overheat Protection / Thermostat Trip | View Details |
| F05 |
Dryer does not start or stops shortly after starting, F05 displayed, sometimes accompanied by beeping.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| F06 |
Control panel buttons unresponsive or random selections, F06 error displayed, dryer may not start or may start on its own.
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User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| F07 |
Dryer does not heat, F07 displayed, drum turns normally but clothes stay cold.
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Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F08 |
Dryer overheats or shuts down shortly after starting, F08 displayed, cabinet may feel excessively hot.
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Heater Stuck On / Relay Welded | View Details |
| F09 |
Dryer behaves erratically, random cycle times, F09 displayed, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
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EEPROM / Software Configuration Error | View Details |
| F10 |
Dryer does not detect correct temperature, may run very short or very long cycles, F10 displayed.
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Ambient / Secondary Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Dryer will not start or stops, F11 displayed, sometimes accompanied by clicking from control board.
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Communication Error Between Main Board and Motor/Heater Circuits | View Details |
| F12 |
No display or dead control panel, but internal light may work; F12 sometimes logged as communication error between display and main board.
|
Display to Main Board Communication Fault | View Details |
| F13 |
On washer-dryer combos: drying function not available, F13 displayed when trying to start a drying cycle.
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Drying Circuit Fault (Combo Units) | View Details |
| F15 |
Dryer does not heat or only heats briefly, F15 displayed, drum rotates normally.
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Heater Control Error | View Details |
| F18 |
Dryer may freeze, not respond to commands, or reboot; F18 displayed indicating communication or processor error.
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Main Processor / Communication Error | View Details |
| F20 |
Heat pump dryer does not heat properly, F20 displayed, cycle times extended and clothes remain damp.
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Heat Pump System Fault | View Details |
| F21 |
Heat pump dryer reports F21, poor drying performance, may stop with error mid-cycle.
|
Heat Pump Temperature / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F22 |
Heat pump dryer shows F22, may not start heating, or stops shortly after starting.
|
Compressor Start / Drive Fault | View Details |
| F30 |
Dryer does not detect moisture correctly, may stop too early with clothes still wet, F30 displayed.
|
Moisture Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F31 |
Dryer runs indefinitely or stops immediately, F31 displayed, sensor drying modes unusable.
|
Moisture Sensor Short / Open Circuit | View Details |
| F40 |
Dryer will not start, F40 displayed, often related to power or mains frequency issues.
|
Mains Supply / Frequency Error | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display shows unusually long remaining times or constantly adjusts time upwards during drying.
|
Inefficient Drying / Sensor Misreading | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
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Worn or Contaminated Keypad / Touch Panel | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is difficult to open after cycle or feels very hot around the seal.
|
Door Seal Overheating / Poor Airflow | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door seal shows signs of black marks or melting, and clothes may snag at the door opening.
|
Drum Misalignment / Seal Damage | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming when a cycle is started.
|
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light works and panel lights up, but pressing Start only produces a click and no drum movement.
|
Faulty Motor Capacitor or Weak Motor Start Torque | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation, but may still run.
|
Lint Buildup on Heater or Overheating Components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser or heat pump models).
|
Condensate Drainage / Pump Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a low rumbling or grinding noise, especially at high loads.
|
Worn Drum Rear Bearing or Front Felt Seal | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
|
Worn Drum Support Rollers or Idler Pulley | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start a cycle when Start/Pause is pressed; a clicking sound may be heard.
|
Door Not Detected Closed | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a rattling or clunking noise when the drum turns.
|
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan Housing | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes come out very hot and sometimes slightly scorched.
|
Temperature Regulation Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at the end of the cycle, no error code displayed.
|
Open Heating Element or Blown Thermal Fuse | View Details |
| – |
Dryer starts by itself or changes settings without input.
|
Shorted Touch Controls / UI Board Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Motor Overheating / Thermal Cut-Out Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles complete but laundry is still damp, no error code.
|
Restricted Airflow / Poor Ventilation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Imbalance or Worn Suspension Components | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no lights or response on the control panel.
|
No Power / Mains Input Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water tank full indicator is on and dryer stops, but the tank is empty.
|
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Fault | View Details |
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