Error 5 in the Hotpoint Ariston dishwasher
Users of Ariston dishwashers 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 generated by a completely unexpected reason. In general, let's not talk for a long time, but let's study this interesting error 5 in the Ariston dishwasher.
Why does a five pop up?
When code 5 appears on the dishwasher display and the appliance stops working, experts recommend taking a closer look at the machine itself and how it behaves. You definitely need to listen to whether it is draining water or whether it has not drained. 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 light begins to blink. What are the reasons for this behavior of the dishwasher, what malfunctions give rise to it?
- Firstly, most often these are blockages. The garbage filter, drain hose, or salt reservoir may become clogged.
- Secondly, error 5 may occur due to a broken pressure switch.
- Thirdly, in more rare cases, this error appears due to a breakdown in communication between the machine components and the control module.
In even rarer cases, such an error can be caused by an unsoldered track on the control board, but in this case the machine would start to mope immediately from the moment of purchase.
Possible breakdowns are indicated, let's start checking the dishwasher. You might even be able to fix it yourself without calling a repairman.
Cleaning from blockages
Moving from simple to complex, let's start checking with blockages.Quite often, people violate instructions use regular dishwasher salt. This is not good, since table salt quickly clogs the container and water stops circulating in the dishwasher system. But we will start checking not with the salt tank, but with the garbage filter and drain hose, we must be consistent.
- Open the dishwasher door completely.
- Roll out and put the lower basket aside.
- Use a cloth to remove water from the bottom of the washing chamber.
- If the sprinkler is in the way, then remove it too.
- We take out the garbage filter along with the coarse mesh and wash it thoroughly with detergent.
- We check if there is any debris under the filter, and then put the filter elements in place.
- We check the drain hose by first unscrewing it from the siphon.
- Checking the operation of the dishwasher.
If the ill-fated error code has not gone away, then the cause in the form of clogged garbage filter and hose can be dismissed. Let's check the salt reservoir. You need to unscrew the tank cap and use a rubber bulb to pump out the water and brine solution. Pour clean water and shake it so that the remaining salt dissolves in clean water. Next, you need to pump out the water again, pour in some clean water and add high-quality salt for the PMM. If after checking the operation of the dishwasher the error returns, we continue our search.
Checking the pressure switch
It's time to pay attention to the pressure switch of your Ariston dishwasher. In 90% of cases, it is working properly, but dirt or machine oil has gotten into its tube, which is why the device cannot function normally.
Our task is to check the tube and the pressure switch itself for blockages and breakdowns.Also, do not forget about the power supply wiring, as it can also be depressed. How the verification is carried out and Replacing the pressure switch in a dishwasher Ariston, described in the article of the same name, which was previously posted on our website. Let's not repeat ourselves, but move on.
Checking the wiring from the control board
How to eliminate, and most importantly find the cause of error 5, if there are no blockages, the pressure switch is fully operational and its supply wiring too? Here you need to use logic, because there are no simple solutions left. Some people rush to check the fill valve, thinking that the problem is there, but we would advise visually inspecting the control board. Pay special attention to the contacts; if you see signs of oxidation, be sure to clean the contacts, and if you find any more significant defects, contact a professional.
You should not attempt to restore the control module yourself. Most likely, everything will end with the loss of an expensive part, and the cost of a new one reaches $180, you can get a new machine. Therefore, without hesitation, we contact the service center and wait for the specialists to arrive and inspect your “home assistant”.
So, what to do if the Ariston dishwasher displays error 5? It is necessary to begin a step-by-step check of the machine for blockages and breakdowns. We tried to briefly describe how this is done, we hope everything works out for you. Happy renovation!
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17 reader comments
Great article, thanks.
I read all the articles on the Internet about this error. And I solved the problem with error 5 very simply! I poured the kettle of freshly boiled water into the bottom of the machine and voila, everything works as before. So my advice is to try it before you take it apart...
Class. It helped. The option for women is simply irreplaceable.
Thank you wizard. I already thought I was in. No. Got off with a slight fright. Dishwasher Ariston, I wanted to change the aquastop, pressure switch or circulation pump. A hot water kettle solved all the problems. Thanks again.
Thanks for the advice. It's working!
You are a genius :) I also struggled with this error 5 for several days and couldn’t fix it. I read your comment, decided to try it and miraculously everything worked out! Works great! Thank you very much for the useful advice!
What is the “trick” of pouring boiling water when eliminating error 5?
Hello. Please tell me. Machine LSF857 error A5, pours water, A5 is displayed, starts draining - and the pump works until you turn it off. The pressure switch clicks and rings, I completely disassembled the car, washed everything I could. I soldered all the contacts on the board, cleaned all the connectors. After assembly, I washed it twice without errors, then it showed up again. It happens that after a few restarts it starts working. What else could be the problem?
Alexey, hello. I have one to one, like yours. Tell me if you figure out what's going on.
I have the same thing 🙁 What should I do about it?
Not sure, but maybe this article will help: https://new.washerhouse.com/en/oshibka-5-v-posudomoechnoj-mashine-xotpoint-ariston/
Today I was fiddling with the same problem. While he was removing the lower hatch, he tore off the wires from the limit switch with some kind of float, for what he did not understand. But after turning on with open wires from this limit switch, the machine begins to drain everything. As soon as I connected the wires to each other, the machine started working normally.
I noticed that error 5 appeared when using fine salt. I won’t say the manufacturer, but when the master arrived, he gave a verdict - buy a new one! There is nothing to do, we climbed ourselves. As a result, we sucked out this salt with an aquarium hose with such a “pear”, adding water until all of it came out. We started it up and the machine started working. For a week I suffered in terrible images of how I would stand at the sink on New Year’s Day. Try our version and use coarse salt, good luck everyone! With coming!
I replaced the heating element because its pipe, which is soldered into the body, was torn. I turn on the washing machine. It collects and drains water. Error 5. It turned out to be simple. The drain hose was below the machine body and the water was leaving the heating element body. Thus, he had nothing to heat. I noticed it by accident. Filled the kettle with hot water. And all the water disappeared immediately. It's that simple. And I wanted to remove the heating element again. Call, etc.
The boiling water theme really works! A miracle happened.
The hot water tip is working. Error 5 appeared after a long period of non-use.The filters were clean. Apparently somewhere inside the hot water dissolved the blockage and the machine started working.
Well, the kettle is of course good, but it didn’t help me - the blockage was downstream. The drain was attached to the siphon of a small sink after execution using a plunger and hot water - the error disappeared. However, you need to add some kind of chemical in order to delay the recurrence of the problem :)