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Error code reference
Ariston Cooktop Error Code 88
General error code displayed during normal operation when a fault is present; also displayed when entering diagnostic mode.
SourceMerloni Induction Cooktop - Technical Manual: Main Principlesp. 10-29
Diagnostic procedure
The full 88 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Press Stop/Start button until code 88 appears, then press Lock key for 3 seconds to enter diagnostic cycle.
SourceMerloni Induction Cooktop - Technical Manual: Main Principlesp. 10-29
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