F14
What code F14 means on a Daya washing machines, what causes it, and which part to check first.
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Daya F14 means: The door does not unlock properly. The documented cause is: Press the "Start/Pause" button. The washing machine will try to open the door. The alarm will not be removed until the door is unlocked.
On Daya appliances the codes F14, F14 report the identical fault with the identical documented cause: this page covers all of them.
What F14 means
The door does not unlock properly
The display shows F14 and the machine stops until the fault is cleared.
What the technical documentation says
Causes documented in the technical source published by centriassistenza.org
| DOCUMENTED CAUSE OR CHECK |
|---|
| Press the "Start/Pause" button |
| The washing machine will try to open the door |
| The alarm will not be removed until the door is unlocked |
| Or, turn the program selector knob to the "OFF" position for 3 seconds to turn off the machine and the alarm will be removed |
| If the fault persists, unplug the appliance and contact the after-sales service |
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Before you open anything
Unplug the machine and close the water tap before removing any panel. Water and mains electricity sit centimetres apart inside a washing machine. If the drum still holds water, drain it from the filter first — it can be scalding.
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From the quickest check to the one that needs a technician.
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Frequently asked questions
What does F14 mean on a Daya?
The door does not unlock properly The documented cause is: Press the "Start/Pause" button. The washing machine will try to open the door. The alarm will not be removed until the door is unlocked. Or, turn the program selector knob to the "OFF" position for 3 seconds to turn off the machine and the alarm will be removed. If the fault persists, unplug the appliance and contact the after-sales service.
Can I fix F14 myself?
It depends on the part involved: Press the "Start/Pause" button. The washing machine will try to open the door. The alarm will not be removed until the door is unlocked. Or, turn the program selector knob to the "OFF" position for 3 seconds to turn off the machine and the alarm will be removed. If the fault persists, unplug the appliance and contact the after-sales service. Clearing a filter or straightening a hose is within reach of anyone; anything behind a panel means mains electricity and water together — that is a job for a technician.
Does Daya use other codes on this appliance?
Yes: we document 18 other codes for Daya on this washing machines. They are listed at the bottom of this page, each with its own meaning.
Does the same code mean the same thing on other brands?
Often not. The same two characters can point to completely different faults depending on the manufacturer — always check the page for your own brand.