Error 5 in the dishwasher Hotpoint Ariston

Ariston dishwasher users sometimes have to deal with an unpleasant error indicated by code 5. At first glance, this error seems simple, and in about a third of cases it is, but sometimes this seemingly familiar error can be caused by a completely unexpected reason. In general, we will not discuss for a long time, but we will study this interesting error 5 in the Ariston dishwasher.

Why does the five jump out?

When code 5 appears on the display of the dishwasher and the appliance stops its work, the craftsmen recommend a closer look at the machine itself, how it behaves. Be sure to listen to whether it drains water or does not drain. You need to look at the control panel to see if any indicator is on. In the classic version of error 5, in addition to the code that appears on the screen, the ON / OFF lamp flashes. What are the reasons for this dishwasher behavior, what kind of malfunctions give rise to it?

1. Firstly, most often these are blockages. A clogged filter, drain hose, or salt tank may clog.
2. Secondly, error 5 can come out due to a broken pressure switch.
3. Thirdly, in more rare cases, this error appears due to a violation of communication between the nodes of the machine and the control module.

In even more rare cases, such an error may be caused by a non-soldered track of the control board, but in this case, the machine would immediately mope from the moment of purchase.

Possible breakdowns are indicated, let's proceed to check the dishwasher. Maybe even you can fix it yourself without calling the wizard.

We clean from blockages

Moving from simple to complex, we’ll start checking with blockages. Quite often, people in violation of the requirements of the instructions use ordinary dishwasher salt. There is little good in this, since table salt quickly clogs the container, and water ceases to circulate in the dishwasher system. But we will start the test not with a salt tank, but with a waste filter and a drain hose, we must be consistent.

1. We open the door of the dishwasher completely.
2. We roll out and remove the lower basket to the side.
3. Use a cloth to remove water from the bottom of the washing chamber.
4. If the sprinkler interferes, then we remove it.
5. We take out the dust filter along with the coarse mesh and wash it thoroughly with detergent.
6. We check for debris under the filter, and then put the filter elements in place.
7. We check the drain hose by first unscrewing it from the siphon.
8. Check the operation of the dishwasher.

If the ill-fated error code has not gone away, then the cause in the form of blockages of the trash filter and hose can be removed. Check the salt tank. It is necessary to unscrew the cork of the tank, pump out water and saline from there with a rubber bulb. Pour clean water and chat with it so that the remaining salt dissolves in clean water. Then you need to pump out water again, pour a little clean water and pour high-quality salt for PMM. If after checking the operation of the dishwasher the error returned, continue the search.

Check the pressure switch

It is time to pay attention to the pressure switch of your dishwasher Ariston. In 90% of cases, it is serviceable, but dirt or engine oil got into its tube, which is why the device cannot function normally.

Our task is to check the duct and the pressure switch itself for blockages and breakdowns. Also, do not forget about the power wiring, as it can also mope. About how verification is carried out andreplacing the pressure switch in the dishwasher Ariston is described in the article of the same name, which was previously posted on our website. We will not repeat, but let's move on.

Check the wiring from the control board

How to eliminate, and most importantly, find the cause of error 5, if there are no blockages, is the pressure switch fully operational, and its power supply too? Here you need to enable logic, because there are no simple solutions.Some climb to check the filler valve, thinking that the problem is in it, but we would advise to visually inspect the control board. Pay special attention to the contacts, if you see signs of oxidation, be sure to clean the contacts, and if any more significant defects are found, contact the professionals.

Restoring the control module yourself is not worth it. Most likely, everything will end with the loss of an expensive part, and the cost of a new one reaches $ 180, you can take a new machine. Therefore, without hesitation, we turn to the service center and wait for the masters to come and inspect your “home assistant”.

So what to do if Ariston's dishwasher displays a 5 error display? It is necessary to begin a phased check of the machine for blockages and breakdowns. We tried to briefly describe how this is done, we hope you will succeed. Have a good repair!