Ariston Aml125 - Lock Icon Flashing (And "9H", Too, If Time Set)
Hello,
I looked through the help section about this and didn't find anything that jumped out at me.
I have an Ariston AML125 that has the lock icon flashing. If the dryer temperature is set other than zero, it (the light beside the "9h" - the bottom one of the four) flashes in time with the lock light.
When it first happened, at the end of a load, I couldn't get the door open and ended up breaking the handle. I got the door open fiddling with the latch from the broken handle opening. I unplugged the machine for a good 10 minutes (to see if it would reset). The flashing continued when I turned it back on. I replaced the handle.
Thinking that it was the locking switch, I replaced that, too. No good. The lights still flash as described above.
Does anyone have the list of error codes for flashing lights to tell me if this is something simple that I can replace or if I need professional expertise? Any other suggestions?
Many thanks, Ed
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Ariston AML125 flashing lock light with 9H light
- The problem
- Ariston AML125 washer dryer showed a flashing lock icon. If the dryer temperature was set above zero, the 9H indicator also flashed in time. The door remained locked at the end of a cycle and the handle was broken while opening it manually. Replacing the door handle and then the door interlock did not clear the fault.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis was a fault in the door-lock circuit, associated wiring/connector, drainage issue leaving the door locked, or possibly the main control PCB if those checks found nothing. The exact fault code was not confirmed from the lamp pattern alone.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to isolate the appliance from the mains, check door and latch alignment after the handle replacement, inspect the replacement interlock and its wiring/connector for damage or looseness, check for retained water, clean the pump filter, ensure the drain pump was not jammed, and try a drain/spin or rinse cycle to see whether it locked, drained or turned. If these checks did not identify the fault, control board diagnosis by an engineer was advised. No final repair was confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Door and latch alignment checked after handle replacement
- Door interlock replaced
- Interlock wiring and connector recommended for inspection
- Check for water left in the machine
- Pump filter recommended to be cleaned
- Drain pump recommended to be checked for jamming
- Try drain/spin or rinse cycle and observe locking, pumping and drum movement
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Door handle
- Door interlock
Safety: Isolate the appliance from the mains before removing panels or inspecting internal parts. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hi Ed,
On these Ariston/Hotpoint washer dryers, a flashing lock light together with one of the option/delay lights often indicates a stored fault, but I wouldn’t want to guess the exact code from the lamp pattern alone. The useful thing now is to narrow down whether it’s still a door-lock circuit issue, a drainage issue, or a control board/wiring fault.
1. Isolate it from the mains first before removing any panels or inspecting internal parts.
2. Check the door and latch alignment carefully. Since the handle broke and has been replaced, make sure the door hook is entering the interlock cleanly and isn’t sitting slightly out of position. Even a small misalignment can stop the lock proving properly.
3. Inspect the new door interlock wiring. Remove the retaining band/seal front if needed and check the plug on the interlock for loose, burnt or broken wires. The fault is often in the connector or harness rather than the lock itself.
4. Check whether there is still water left in the machine. If it has failed to drain, the door can remain locked and some models will flash the lock lamp. Clean the pump filter and check the drain pump is free and not jammed.
5. Try a drain/spin or rinse cycle. If it won’t start properly, listen for whether the door locks, whether the pump runs, and whether the drum moves at all. That helps pinpoint which circuit is failing.
6. If the lock and wiring look sound, the next suspect is the main PCB/control module, especially if the lights are flashing consistently with no mechanical issue found.
If you can report exactly which lights flash and whether it drains/spins, that would help narrow it down further. For mains electrical testing or control board work, I’d recommend a qualified appliance engineer.
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Never work on a live appliance
Always unplug it at the mains before going near it with any tools.
Never attempt gas work
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