Hotpoint FF187EA - EXPLANATION OF AUTO-TEST CODES

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Indesit Company
Service Manual UK English
EXPLANATION OF AUTO-TEST CODES
(The fault codes below are generic and also associate with other models not listed in this manual)
FAULT
CODE
CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
F 01
Compressor Relay Sticking
• Check for moisture on module, check
connections especially on connector E1;
• Check compressor connections;
• Refer to Diagnostic Manual 5407355;
• Replace power module;
• Replace compressor.
F 02
Compressor Relay Open
• Check module connections especially on
connector E1;
• Check resistance reading between pins 9
and 7 of connector E1;
• Check that the compressor has not
stopped due to over-temperature
conditions (thermal cut-out open);
• Replace power module;
• Replace compressor.
F 03
Faulty Power Module • Replace power module.
F 04
Evaporator Fan Motor Not Running
• Check module connector E1;
• Check resistance reading between pins 1
and 8 of connector E1;
• Check the connection of the evaporator fan
motor to the freezer compartment wiring
junction box;
• Replace evaporator fan assembly;
• Replace power module.
F 05
Electronic/Motorised Baffle Does Not
Open/Close
• Check module connector E2;
• Check baffle connection to the connector
block foamed in behind the multi-flow unit;
• Replace baffle;
• Replace power module.
F 06
Defrost Heater Triac Short-Circuit
• Check module connector E1;
• Check resistance reading between pins 2
and 6 of connector E1;
• Check defrost heater connections and
freezer compartment wiring junction box;
• Replace defrost heaters;
• Replace power module.