If the water is poorly or not heated at all, and the washing process is very delayed, this indicates that the heating element needs to be replaced on the Ariston washing machine. First of all, you need to purchase exactly the same spare part, and then install it in place of the old one. How to do this is described step by step in the presented article.
The content of the article
- The main causes of failure
- How to repair
The main causes of failure
Before you understand how to remove the heating element on the Ariston washing machine, you need to deal with the causes of the breakdown. Most often, violations are associated with such factors:
- Factory marriage - it begins to appear literally at the first wash. It is necessary to turn off the machine and call the service center for repairs under warranty.
- Unstable power supply.
- Long-term wear with scale formation (too hard water).
- Violations in the operation of the thermostat (or its breakdown).
- Violation of the contact of the electrical wiring, which is connected to the heating element.
Regardless of the cause, the unit will automatically diagnose and display an error code on the display. If “F05” appears on it, you must immediately turn off the device. The main symptom is too long washing process, as well as cold water in the tub. Sometimes the water heats up, but not strongly enough, and remains slightly warm.
Replacing the heating element in the Ariston washing machine is carried out independently. How to do this is described in the next section.
How to repair
It is not difficult to understand how to change the heating element in the Ariston washing machine. First you need to disconnect it from the network and prepare improvised tools:
- a set of screwdrivers (you need both a Phillips and an ordinary flat one);
- wrench;
- multimeter.
They also acquire a new heating element, after which they act as follows:
- Remove the back panel by removing 6 screws with a shaped screwdriver.
- Disconnect the power, ground and temperature sensor terminals.
- Unscrew the nut shown in the photo, but not completely, but partially.
- The next step in the instructions on how to remove the heater from the Ariston washing machine is to remove the sensor. First, pry it off with a flat screwdriver, and then pull it out by hand.
- With careful, swaying movements, draw out the heating element itself. Most likely, it will not work right away - you need to act carefully, with patience.
- It looks like an old heating element, clogged with scale.
- In the same hole, install a new heating element along the guide, which is easy enough to feel with your hand.
- The next step in the instructions on how to replace the heating element on the Ariston washing machine is associated with installing the temperature sensor in the same place (until it clicks).
- Tighten the nut with a wrench, but not completely, that is, not too tight.
Thus, you can replace the heater yourself. The main condition is to purchase a suitable branded part and act carefully. A new heater will last a long time. And if it also starts to produce malfunctions, it will be necessary to replace it according to exactly the same instructions.
