Test Sequence - Hotpoint Ariston AAQCF81U IT Service Information

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'A' Energy Test Sequence
To Start the Test
Using Test Key C00145046 and a 270K
link wire with ring terminal, attach the magnetic link wire to the
sensor strip inside the front air duct and the circular end to the air
duct fixing screw on the outer front panel.
1 Select Cotton High Heat programme
Attach hardware test key (Part Code C00145046) and check
for blue light & select TEST.
The drum will start to revolve with display showing:
The Start LED on - Extra Dry icon on - 3.30 in the time display.
Note: The display may show last fault detected - disconnect
the dryer from the mains supply and start again).
Check that motor & drum revolves in a clockwise direction.
2 Press the Post Crease Care button
Display will show: Start LED on - Extra Dry icon on - 3.30 in
display - Post Care option on.
The drum stops.
The drum will start and rotate clockwise.
Cooling fan switches on.
3 Press the Alarm Button
Alarm icon on - The compressor switches on and will run for 60
seconds with the drum rotating clockwise and allow to run until
compressor stops.
4 Check operation of Conductivity Sensor
Press the Post Crease Care button
Display will show the Start Led on - 3.30 in display - Post
Crease Care - Alarm On
There are two possible outcomes:
A. If the Post Care icon goes out, the drum stops briefly and then
starts rotating in a clockwise direction the Conductivity Senor
circuit is working Correctly -go to instruction 5.
B. If the display flashes END and the Start LED (Green) flashes
and the additional lights come on - Drying - Cool Tumble -
Empty Water / Clean Filter and the drum does not rotate then
there is a problem with the Conductivity Sensor circuit. Repair
and complete the test.
5 Door Switch Operation
With the drum running open the door and check that the drum
stops revolving - switch machine off Remove Test Resistance
Link wire and Test Key.
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Mini Load
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Pre-Crease
Care
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