Error codes for Ariston refrigerators (A2) help to recognize errors in a timely manner or identify errors in operation. Ariston branded equipment is very popular in Russia. Brand refrigerators are distinguished not only by their stylish design, excellent technical characteristics and a wide range of functions, but also by their own self-diagnosis system, which warns the user of possible malfunctions in the operation of the refrigerator.

What does error code A2 mean?

Error codes for the Hotpoint Ariston A2 refrigerator are more like a notification from the self-diagnosis system that the temperature in the refrigerator is too high to properly store food. Therefore, do not immediately sound the alarm. According to the refrigerator manual, this error is deciphered as a non-compliance with the norm for cooling capacity. This happens if the refrigerator could not reach the desired temperature for a certain time. To put it simply - A2 indicates that the refrigerator does not cool well.

There are many reasons for this error in the work. If a refrigerator with No Frost gives an error, this will certainly be taken into account when conducting diagnostics. The main reasons for insufficient cooling are as follows.

1. Defrost timer. Performs the function of turning on and off the evaporator defrosting from accumulated frost. The formation of a snow coat leads to the retention of cold air - it cannot provide cooling for the chambers. A broken defrost timer is replaced with a new part.
2. TEN. It is he who is responsible for defrosting the evaporator. This is a special heating element. During operation, it can burn out, and sometimes the contacts simply oxidize or leave. The heating element must be removed and its condition checked.
3. Shutter between chambers. Performs the function of a thermostat in refrigerators with No Frost. Sometimes it becomes clogged, an obstacle is created for the passage of cold air from one chamber to another.
4. Fan. Provides cooling to the main compartment by blowing cold air from the evaporator. Breakage of the fan, its blades, fouling with snow and ice lead to the fact that cold air stops flowing. In this case, cooling may be completely absent.
5. Control module. Controls the operation of the entire refrigerator as a whole, including the diagnostic system. It processes the incoming information and issues commands to the nodes - the fan, the compressor unit, the thermostat, the heating element. If no command is received, then the node does not work either.
6. capillary pipeline. A very thin tube through which the refrigerant moves. Due to the small internal diameter, blockages, traffic jams often form in it, the movement of freon is suspended - cooling capacity is lost or cooling becomes uneven.
7. Compressor unit. It can be called the heart of the refrigerator. If it wears out, then the cooling capacity decreases, the cooling efficiency drops.

These are just some of the problems due to which the A2 symbol may appear on the refrigerator display. Also, do not exclude wear of sealing rubber, freon leakage, operating conditions that do not comply with the instructions. In any case, you should immediately contact the staff of the Gnome Workshop. We know everything about refrigerators, we have a full set of original spare parts and professional tools in stock. You can call our master at any time of the day - he will promptly arrive at the request, make repairs, leave you a full contract for services and a guarantee for spare parts.

Hotpoint-Ariston technique is very popular in Russia. In addition to washing machines, blenders, meat grinders, microwaves, toasters and other equipment, refrigerators from this manufacturer are often found. They are distinguished by modern design, functionality, as well as low cost and convenience. The latter also includes notification of the user about possible malfunctions in the unit. One of the most frequent notifications is the A2 error in Hotpoint Ariston refrigerators.

Decoding error code A2

A2 is more likely not an error, but a system notification that the temperature in the chamber is insufficient to store food. Therefore, by and large, do not worry ahead of time. Judging by the manual, error a2 stands for "not the norm for cooling capacity." This can happen if the system has not reached the required temperature in a certain amount of time. In simple terms, error a2 - does not cool properly.

Why?

There may be several reasons for this. This error is generated by a refrigerator with a No Frost system - this should definitely be taken into account during the diagnosis. Briefly, the reasons are:

1. The defrost timer has failed. The timer switches the evaporator snow build-up defrost function on and off. If the evaporator is overgrown with a snow coat, cold air simply cannot freely leave the evaporator space and go into the chambers.
2. Faulty heating element. By means of the heating element, the frost from the evaporator is defrosted. That is, if it does not heat, the evaporator also becomes overgrown with a layer of frost and does not “give” cold to the space.
3. The shutter between the chambers is clogged. The damper is a kind of thermostat in No Frost systems. If it is clogged, the cold cannot “leave” from one chamber to another.
4. The fan does not spin. It blows cold air from the evaporator space into the refrigerator compartment. Most likely, something interferes with its rotation (ice or a layer of frost, for example). The fan itself rarely fails. However, it happens that his blades break.
5. Control module failure. The module gives commands to individual elements - compressor, fan, heater, thermostat ... If the command is not given, the element will not work and there will be no frost.
6. Clogged capillary tube. The refrigerant moves through it, through which cooling occurs. The blockage prevents free movement and the cooling capacity is lost.
7. Freon leak from the system. Without freon, there will be no cold. Definitely. Often the leak occurs at the joints of pipes, filters, capillary tubes, as well as in the heating loop, etc.
8. Compressor failure. He is the heart of the refrigerator. Without its work, the refrigerant will not move through the system and you should not wait for the cold.

These are far from all the reasons why Hotpoint Ariston refrigerators display the a2 error. We discussed the lack of cooling in more detail in this article:.

What to do?

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The Italian company specializes in the production of household appliances worldwide. Trademarks Indesit, Ariston, since 2005 - Hotpoint Ariston, belong to one company Indesit Company. After the concern's merger with the American Hotpoint, refrigerators began to have a double name. Ariston brands are no longer produced. The Hotpoint Ariston brand has earned the trust of customers. The devices use new technologies, materials, style. At the same time, the price of models remains affordable for mass demand.

Despite the cessation of the production of a line of refrigerators under the Ariston brand, many devices are in operation. Therefore, spare parts for troubleshooting two-chamber and single-chamber Ariston refrigerators continue to be produced.

Refrigerators Ariston have electromechanical control, one compressor for two chambers. The quality and functionality of the equipment is higher than that of the Indesit models. Typical breakdowns include:

• uncharacteristic compressor noise with knocking and vibration;
• intensive freezing of ice in the chambers;
• the motor is buzzing, but the condenser is cold;
• the compressor does not work, it turns on and off with a loud click.

All of these symptoms indicate a compressor failure, but they can also accompany other malfunctions. Diagnosis will help determine the exact cause. However, all of the above problems require you to stop and defrost the refrigerator, call the wizard.

Maintaining the temperature regime in the chambers is the main task of all devices. Any deviation requires restoration of the parameter. Therefore, the compressor works without stopping, for wear.

The reasons may be:

• Thermostat malfunction. Then the command to turn on may not be followed and the temperature in the cabinets will rise. If the thermostat does not give a command to the motor to stop, the products in the plus chamber will freeze.
• Freezing of ice is possible due to air entering the chamber from the room through leaks in the door or a torn seal or a malfunction in the drip defrost.
• The compressor can work without stopping if there is a freon leak when the circuit is broken, and there is not enough or no cold.
• A plug in the capillary will create back pressure and the symptoms will be similar to a lack of refrigerant.

It is important that if problems arise with the Ariston refrigerator, a specialist is called. Diagnostics will help to find the root cause and eliminate the breakdown. Measures should be taken immediately if the refrigerator “beats” with current, the light in the chamber has disappeared with a working light bulb and button. The repair of the electrical circuit should be done by the master, using devices.

Refrigerator Hotpoint Ariston - troubleshooting instructions

Sophisticated household appliances will last a long time if you follow the instructions for servicing the device. For Hotpoint Ariston refrigerators, malfunctions will be postponed for years if the equipment is connected through a voltage stabilizer. It is important to ensure the ambient temperature. During the removal of ice from the chambers or to notice the problem that has arisen during the automatic removal of condensate.

The manufacturer has developed an instruction section that indicates possible malfunctions of the Ariston Hotpoint refrigerator, and measures that should be taken before calling the wizard. For electronically controlled refrigerators, a self-diagnostic unit has been developed. Malfunctions will be reproduced on the display in the form of an error code, an audible signal will be given. With the help of self-diagnosis of the Ariston Hotpoint refrigerator, it is easier to figure out where to look for the error. Indesit has a lot of electronically controlled models, error codes are different.

Refrigerator Hotpoint Ariston - malfunctions and their elimination

The main malfunctions in refrigerators are violation of the temperature regime in the chambers. The problem occurs in the following cases:

• temperature sensor failure;
• malfunctions in the control system;
• freon leak;
• clogging of the capillary tube;
• failure of the sensor or heating element in the evaporation unit;
• Compressor or start relay malfunction.

In all cases, it is necessary to invite a specialist for diagnosis. Summing up indirect signs, the master will determine the malfunction. Freon leakage is often associated with corrosion of the door heating circuit - refrigerant pipes pass there, preventing freezing. But if the cells are not cleaned regularly, dampness and rust corrode the tubes.

In refrigerators with the No Frost system, a faulty heater, a thermostat that does not connect the heater between cooling cycles, can become an ice build-up problem. There is an evaporator temperature sensor in the system, which is responsible for turning on the defrost during drip removal of condensate. All of these sensors and relays ensure that condensate is drained to a tray above the compressor. If water accumulates in the chamber, sometimes it is enough to clean the drain hole with your own hands. A master is required if the tube is clogged or torn, a crack in the tray. Sensors are not repairable. If a break in the power line is not found, the element is simply replaced with a new one.

The electronic unit is considered the most problematic node in Hotpoint Ariston refrigerators of the new generation. Therefore, diagnostics begin with checking whether the control is correct.

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We offer you to watch a video diagnostics of the problem - why the refrigerator does not freeze enough.

Ariston refrigerator malfunctions

If you use a device such as an Ariston refrigerator at home, error a2, in your case, indicates that the motor-compressor is not working properly.

In this case, you need to pay attention to how often the motor is turned on, how long it works and how much time it is at rest. These data will have to be compared with the information provided by the manufacturer in the user manual. It may be that the compressor does not turn on at all - the refrigerator display will also show error a2.

In this case, you will have to open the case of the household appliance, because the problem may be freon leakage, or other problems associated with the motor.

It is categorically not recommended to fix this kind of damage on your own, because the case can end in a complete disaster and the refrigerator cannot be repaired at all. You need to contact only a professional master who is well versed in modern technology and will be able to correctly diagnose the cause of the problem.

A device such as an Ariston refrigerator, error a2 can lead to complete inoperability, so this breakdown cannot be ignored. After all, the compressor is one of the most expensive parts of the entire mechanism. It needs to be repaired urgently, because you will have to spend a lot of money to replace the part.

Compressor failures in 90% of cases appear precisely due to improper operation, therefore special attention must be paid to this issue. No need to overload the refrigerator, leave the door open for a long time, cover it loosely, put hot things in the chamber. You also need to remember that it is necessary to periodically defrost refrigeration equipment so that accidentally formed ice does not spoil the operation of the entire mechanism.

In the event of a breakdown, the Ariston refrigerator (error a2 or so on) will immediately change its cycle of operation - it will consume more energy, but produce less cold. In order for such a state not to turn into something worse, you need to immediately start correcting the situation!

Every home has a refrigerator, without which it is impossible to store food for a long time. Today, those who wish to purchase this household appliance have an extensive choice. The quality of food and the health of family members depend on the performance of the refrigerator. Reviews of already determined consumers will help you choose the right model.

Brand Ariston

A good option would be Ariston units belonging to the middle segment. Since 1975, they have been produced by Merloni Elettrodomestici, which has branches in the Russian Federation. Its founder was Vittorio Merloni.

Consumers note in the units of this brand:

1. acceptable cost;
2. capacity;
3. optimal dimensions;
4. no need for regular defrosting (with No Frost technology);
5. excellent design;
6. automatic maintenance of the required temperature regime;
7. long service life;
8. reliability;
9. quality;
10. additional functions.

Ariston technology over the years of its existence has proven itself from the best side. Evidence of this is the popularity of the brand among the population.

Exploitation

Refrigerators Hotpoint Ariston perform functions through electronic control. Temperature control and the No Frost option, switching the freezer operating modes is impossible without an electronic unit.

When a problem occurs, a code appears on the display specifying the location of the problem. This makes the troubleshooting process easier. Models, the cost of which is more democratic, have indicators that reflect possible problems. Their appearance provokes a corresponding light signal, on the basis of which they conclude that it is necessary to carry out repair work.

The indicator, like the code, identifies the area where the damage occurred, but does not specify the cause. A similar set of functions ensures long-term operation of the household appliance.

Model overview Hotpoint Ariston RMBA.1185.1F

This is a two-chamber household appliance in which the freezer is located at the bottom. Refrigerator Hotpoint Ariston RMBA.1185.1F has one compressor, two doors, controlled by an electromechanical system.

The Hotpoint Ariston RMBA.1185.1F model is equipped with:

1. No Frost option;
2. the possibility of super-freezing;
3. freshness zone.

Errors in the operation of the Ariston refrigerator

Frequent malfunctions include:

1. noise, knocking or rattling that occurs during the operation of the unit;
2. the appearance of too much ice;
3. shutdown of a household appliance that occurs immediately after putting it into operation

The cause of this problem may be in the relay (starting, protective), compressor or winding that has failed. In the latter case, the machine is constantly knocked out, as the wires overheat. If the compressor is to blame, then the root cause is a breakdown of the sensor responsible for the temperature. It, in turn, is damaged due to insufficient interaction with the motor of the household appliance, insufficient temperature for the refrigerator compartment

This problem can be caused by a blockage formed in the capillary pipeline. It entails violations in the movement of the refrigerant, as well as:

1. the formation of smudges;
2. lack of response to turning off the light;
3. freezing of ice on the walls of the refrigerator (example in the photo).

In this case, the reason is not following the rules of operation. New generation Ariston refrigerators are defrosted once every six months. If the unit is equipped with the No Frost function, then such a problem is the result of problems with the thermostat.

If you have problems with Hotpoint Ariston refrigerators, you must contact the service center specialists. They will repair the failed parts without damaging other important parts of the appliance, which cannot be guaranteed when trying to fix the refrigerator yourself.

Breakdown factors

The main cause of breakdowns in the unit is the negligence shown by the consumer during operation. If he did not read the instructions attached to the refrigerator, he is able to make serious shortcomings in its maintenance and use.

Most often, malfunctions occur due to:

1. opening the unit for a long time;
2. loose pressing of the door;
3. placing finished products in the refrigerator that have not reached the required temperature;
4. lack of regular defrosting prescribed by the instruction manual.

Fault codes

Like other modern refrigerators, Ariston units have a clear list of fault codes, through which it takes a minimum of time to identify and eliminate the problem that has arisen.

Each code reflects violations that occur in a particular segment of the household appliance.

Among them are errors in (on):

1. compressor (F01, F02);
2. power nodes (F03);
3. fan (F04, F11, F13);
4. heating element (F06, F07);
5. valve with electromagnetic drive (F08);
6. software (F09);
7. damper (F10, F05);
8. electronic unit (F14);
9. control and indication boards (F28, F12);
10. source of consecration (F20);
11. touch screen (F40);
12. thyristor (F15).

The list of errors for Hotpoint Ariston refrigerator models may vary depending on the available options and design features.

Errors A1 and A2 in the Ariston unit

A separate group includes faults displayed on the display under the codes A1 and A2. They appear when the temperature regime is violated.

Dangerous overtemperature (A1) leads to the establishment of 0 degrees Celsius in order for the consumer to use the products for their intended purpose in the next day. Problems in the software, the heating element or the temperature sensor can cause such a reaction of the refrigeration unit. To identify and eliminate them, you should call a specialist.

If the problem that has arisen has not been resolved within the allotted time period, then the code A2 is already displayed on the display. In this situation, it is necessary to repair the unit and check the quality of the products stored in it. It is likely that they will be damaged.

The reason for the temperature increase in the refrigerator compartment can be:

1. failure of the compressor motor;
2. damage to the sensor responsible for the temperature regime;
3. malfunctions in the control system;
4. problems with the heater in the evaporator;
5. freon leak.

As a result, the unit will consume more electricity, while generating insufficient cooling temperature.

Debugg

What needs to be done to solve the problem:

1. Read the instruction manual.
2. Restart home appliance.

To do this, turn off the refrigerator from the network and set both temperature controllers to the zero position. After we turn on the unit and set the required temperature.

1. turn on the refrigerator (as in paragraph 1), first removing the terminals from the solenoid valve;
2. set the mode "both cameras together";
3. watch the temperature rise.

If no changes are observed, then the triac and (or) the microcontroller port are most likely damaged. In the latter case, the item is not recoverable. Self-elimination of a malfunction, even if according to the instructions, entails a refusal to repair the Hotpoint Ariston refrigerator under warranty.