The laundry machine works great, but after the rinse finishes it doesn’t spin out the clothes? You will say that there is nothing wrong with this, and you can wring out clean laundry with your own hands. But such a decision is not a way out of the current situation. Remember that if your Ariston washing machine does not spin out washed clothes, then this is the first signal of a malfunction that must be promptly diagnosed so as not to worsen the situation. Let's try to figure out the reasons for the lack of spinning and ways to eliminate this problem.
Reasons not related to breakdown
If the Ariston washing machine does not spin clothes properly, this does not mean that there is some kind of malfunction. Don't rush into expensive repairs.
The main reason for the lack of a full spin in an Ariston machine is squeezing or twisting the hose to drain the waste liquid. The water does not drain into the sewer system, and you will have to check the hose and the sewer itself.
The Ariston machine has certain operating modes that do not provide a “spin” function at all. For example, when washing delicate items or loading items made of wool, the spin mode is not activated. If you need to use it, you will have to turn on the function of spinning clean clothes manually.
If the Ariston washing machine is not loaded in accordance with the recommendations, you cannot expect a good spin from it. As a rule, modern washing machines have a special function responsible for weighing dirty items. If the load turns out to be insufficient to start the spin mode, then this does not happen. To bring everything into line, you will have to either reload the drum or remove several things. This measure will allow you to achieve high-quality spinning of your laundry.
When the specified reasons are checked, but Ariston does not want to spin the laundry, you will have to look for the fault and repair the machine.
Bad spin
If the laundry is not wrung out well enough, it is recommended to seek qualified help. There are a number of standard reasons that service engineers eliminate.
- Clogged pipes and clogged filter. When dirt accumulates, water cannot be drained in the quantities provided for by the characteristics of the machine. It needs to be disassembled, cleaned or filters changed.
- The engine is faulty. In case of interturn short circuits and other non-critical failures, it continues to work. However, in spin mode, the motor cannot accelerate the drum to optimal speed. As a result, the laundry remains damp.
There are also problems in the control system. They are diagnosed quite simply. The machine freezes, does not start spinning, and cannot correctly execute the specified program.
The problem is breakdown
What should be done to determine the reason for the lack of spin? To begin with, you should know that the most common malfunctions that cause the laundry to not spin are:
- problems associated with the drain pump;
- failure of the pressure switch;
- tachometer failure;
- malfunction in the electric motor;
- error in the module responsible for control.
Here are the main reasons why the laundry may not be spinning. Other failures also occur, but experts note that their percentage is very small. In order for the Ariston machine to start working normally, you will have to check all the above elements.
Why doesn't the Ariston washing machine spin out clothes?
If you are the owner of an Ariston or Hotpoint-Ariston washing machine and after the next wash cycle you notice that it has stopped spinning clothes, this article is for you. In it we will look at the main reasons why the Ariston washing machine does not spin.
Let’s say right away that the lack of spinning is not always a breakdown of the unit. You may find wet things at the end of the cycle if:
Try removing some of the items from the drum (or, on the contrary, adding them) and starting the spin cycle again. If you have checked all the settings of the washing machine and they are in order, but your Ariston still does not spin clothes or does not do it very well, there is probably a breakdown in the unit.
Checking and repairing the pump in an Ariston car
The task is simplified when error code F 11 is displayed on the panel screen, confirming that the fault should be looked for in the drain pump.
First of all, you will have to find this node. To do this, the washing machine is laid on its side on a pre-spread cloth so as not to damage the panel. The screws are unscrewed and the bottom is removed. After this, the following algorithm is executed:
- The drain pipe is carefully probed. If a blockage is detected, the element will have to be removed;
- the clamp, the fixing element, is weakened;
- the bolts are unscrewed, after which the electrical wiring is disconnected;
- the pump is removed;
- The pipe is disconnected from the tank and washed under running water until completely clean.
A visual inspection of the pump is carried out. Quite often, poor pump performance is due to the fact that dirt has accumulated in it. You should wash it, install the element in place and check it with a multimeter. If there is no signal, the pump will have to be replaced. The same condition applies to the situation with a broken impeller.
We check and change the sensor that controls the liquid level
The problem associated with poor spinning of clothes may be associated with a breakdown of other components of the Ariston machine. To change the pressure switch, it is recommended to finally make sure that the old one has completely failed. To do this, you will have to dismantle it, following the steps in the following sequence:
- The top panel of the washing machine is removed. It is moved back and the desired sensor is found, attached to the side cover with screws;
- The electrical wiring is disconnected and the sleeve is removed. All that remains is to unscrew the fasteners and remove the pressure switch;
- the part is inspected and washed with water if there is contamination. The connectors are checked for oxidation and, if necessary, cleaned;
- The unit is checked for functionality.
After this, the drain hose is put on the fitting. The element is brought to the ear, and you will have to blow into the free end of the sleeve. If you hear characteristic clicking sounds, everything is in order, there is contact. Just remember that the number of clicks heard depends on the Ariston car model.
It’s bad when nothing happens during purging. This is a sign of a faulty part. If there are clicks, use an ohmmeter to check the reliability of the contact group. To do this, the device is connected to certain input sockets of the block. At the moment of closing or opening, a voltage surge occurs. Its absence will confirm that the sensor has failed and should be replaced with a new analogue.
Hall sensor check
The pressure switch is working, we begin to gradually approach the engine, having first checked the tachometer, which can also create problems. To diagnose it, the washing unit from Ariston should be disassembled by following these steps:
- the machine is disconnected from the electrical network, water supply and sewerage systems;
- the rear panel of the case is dismantled;
- The drive belt is removed by pulling it towards you, turning the pulley.
You can remove the electric motor by first remembering the wiring diagram. The fasteners are unscrewed, the motor is pulled out, after which the Hall sensor can be inspected.
The following reasons may contribute to its incorrect operation:
- loose fastenings;
- contacts have become disconnected.
This may be caused by constant vibration - tighten the bolts. Check the strength of the contacts.
Resistance is measured as follows:
- the tester is switched to the appropriate mode;
- the wiring connectors are released, which moves away from the contact group;
- Using probes stuck to the contacts, resistance is measured.
The tester switches to reading mode and determines whether there is current in the circuit. The pins are applied to the contacts and the motor is cranked manually. Changing the readings of the device will confirm the presence of current. After this, each wire is checked. If everything is in order, the reason for the lack of spin is not related to the tachogenerator.
It is believed that the tachogenerator rarely fails. But if this happens, it has to be changed immediately.
Opening the washing machine motor
As you know, the laundry washing machine from Ariston is equipped with a commutator motor, which breaks down quite often. Most often, problems arise with brushes, lamellas, rotor or stator windings.
The brushes are located on the sides of the motor housing. They are made of a soft metal alloy, so they wear out quite quickly. As a rule, the defect is detected visually. Otherwise, when you turn on the motor, sparking is observed near the brushes. They will have to be replaced.
The lamellas create problems due to the peculiarities of their own fastenings - they are connected to the shaft with glue. Because of this, elements often peel off when the engine seizes. In case of minor damage, the collectors are turned on a lathe.
The lamellas of the washing machine have to be inspected visually, paying special attention to existing peelings. The slightest hangnail can cause a malfunction of the “heart” of the Ariston SMA.
When faults are present in the winding itself, the power of the motor drops and it is able to stop completely. A short circuit entails a complete stop of the engine.
The operating condition of the winding is checked with a multimeter turned on in resistance mode. The probes are applied to the lamellas, and if everything is in order, then the indicator will be in the range of 20 - 200 Ohms. With a smaller value, you should look for the location of the short circuit; with a larger value, you should identify the break point.
To check the stator for operability, the multimeter is set to “buzzer” mode, and the probes are individually applied to the ends of the wires. If the device does not make sounds, then everything is in perfect order. Otherwise, you will have to look for the cause of the malfunction.
All that remains is to touch the body with one probe, and leave the second near the wires. Silence will confirm the functionality of the element.
If there is a breakdown associated with the winding, the unit is completely replaced; it is not advisable to carry out independent repair work.
The reasons are not serious
Undoubtedly, when a washing machine does not spin, the reason may lie in various parts of the unit and this does not always indicate a serious breakdown.
As a rule, the owners are to blame for why the washing machine stopped spinning.
After all, we all often forget about the need for operating instructions. We believe that since the machine spins, rinses and eventually squeezes things out in the drum, then it will always do this. But the spin cycle in the washing machine may stop functioning due to your clothes, or rather, an excess amount of them or washing heavily soiled clothes.
Drum overload with laundry
Surely you have noticed that in order to spin out your washed clothes, the machine must accelerate properly (about 600-800 rpm). Naturally, in order for it to accelerate, it should not be overfilled.
Therefore, when you decide to wash a bulky item (blanket, pillow, a lot of bed linen or down jackets, jackets), keep in mind that the weight of the wet fabric will become several times heavier. If you put too many things in the washing machine, then if the machine does not spin the item at the end of the program, then the reason may be due to overload.
Sometimes there are problems with imbalance. If, while rotating the drum, your washing machine knocks things into a non-uniform lump, then after several unsuccessful attempts it will not be able to squeeze out this lump. You will end up with wet laundry.
The reason is the drain filter
Another fairly common and harmless reason why the washing machine does not spin your clothes is a clogged filter. The causes of the malfunction are in the drain pump, which, due to a dirty filter, cannot drain water.
As a rule, if the washing machine does not spin due to a dirty pipe or filter, then you may notice the following behavior of the machine:
Spin is programmatically disabled in the settings or a gentle wash is used
Often, the answer to the question why the washing machine does not spin clothes is an error in the program, and this very error was made by you, not the washing machine. This problem occurs on machines with mechanical rather than touch controls.
Simply put, when you set a program on which, say, “Cotton” was set, and next to it was the “Hand Wash” mode, the mode could skip even half a division.
As a result of this accident, the Zanussi, LV, Ariston, Whirlpool, Beko and any other machine stopped spinning. More precisely, a spin that suddenly stops working can be caused by ordinary inattention and a program change, so this is not a serious problem.
Checking the electronic board
If the Ariston washing machine does not spin the laundry or drain the water, and the alarm signal F18 is displayed on the screen, this indicates that you will have to reflash the electronic unit board. Repairs are considered complex and cannot be done at home. To carry it out, you need special knowledge of electronics and programming of washing equipment. In addition, you will have to take into account the features characteristic of Ariston cars. In any case, such malfunctions require the involvement of specialists from service centers to eliminate them.
When the machine needs to be repaired in a workshop
If the washing machine, after carrying out preventive measures and using different loading configurations, still does not spin clothes well, then the reasons may be serious, and the equipment should be repaired by a specialist. You should contact the workshop in the following cases.
- Software failure. The machine does not operate according to the set mode.
- Engine failure. The cause of the problem may be the belt and brushes. The technician will determine the specific problem after disassembling the washing machine body.
- The bearings are worn out and need to be replaced.
- The pump problem can be solved by installing a new one.
Some useful tips
It is recommended to prevent malfunctions in a timely manner rather than having to deal with washing machine repairs in the future. To do this, you should adhere to certain rules that do not cause difficulties.
When loading the drum with laundry, you must make sure that there are no foreign objects in the laundry. The installation of the Ariston washing machine and its connection must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Before you start washing, items should be sorted, and linen with decor should be washed in separate bags.
You should not overload the drum of the washing machine, as this accelerates its wear and affects the quality of the process. To protect the washing machine from sudden breakdowns, it is recommended to use a voltage control stabilizer.
The drain system filter is periodically cleaned and the washing powder tray is washed. After removing clean laundry, do not close the loading hatch door to avoid the appearance of fungus and mold.
