Indesit washing machine malfunctions: how to decrypt error codes and repair

Specialists from workshops for the repair of equipment claim that only they can fix modern household goods. But using 19 built-in prompts from the manufacturer, the malfunction of the washing machine Indesit You can eliminate it yourself.

To do this, you need to arm yourself with a list of errors that appear on the display and light bulbs, home tools and a good mood so that everything happens.

The meaning of indicators and codes

A serviceable machine systematically executes a set of commands, notifying the current stage with indicators, alternating the usual hum with small stops.

Failure immediately makes itself felt food, an uncharacteristic sound, blinking, or no action at all. And most importantly - a smart mechanism immediately gives the owner a code of the malfunction that has occurred, which can be used to quickly make repairs.

Codes necessary for diagnosis for errors that have occurred according to the washing machine Indesit displayed:

• on the general display - when the model is equipped with a panel screen;
• using the combined flashing of the command lights - on models without display.

It is most convenient if the so-called washing machine has a display: the malfunction number immediately lights up on it. It is enough to notice it and proceed to reconcile the values, and then proceed to the elimination.

Advanced Indesit models always have a digital display panel. It will definitely show the breakdown number, even if before that the screen demonstrated the execution of another function

If we are talking about models without a separate scoreboard, you need to linger on the next section and carefully study the LED flashing combinations that reveal the current error code.

In working condition, the indicators on the machine panel light up in accordance with the command being executed. At the same time, as a rule, they do not flicker with high frequency, but smoothly blink and / or shine constantly.

Indirectly flashing indicators, simultaneously with others and starting to flicker quickly, indicate a breakdown.

Notification takes place depending on the model range:

1. Electromechanical line Indesit IWDC, IWSB-IWSC, IWUB and its analogs - the breakdown code is recognized by the burning LEDs of the working phases to the right (door block, rinse, drain, spin, etc.), the signal also accompanies the simultaneous flickering of the upper additional indicators and the network indicator.
2. Product line with marking WIDL, Wil, Wisl–Wiul, WITP - on the type of failure, on the contrary, indicates the burning of the upper line of bulbs of additional functions together with the last diode of the left column (most often it is “Spin»), Along the way, the door block icon blinks quickly.
3. Series Models Wiu, Wiun, Wisn and their counterparts - all light bulbs, including the lock icon, participate in the error indication.
4. The oldest prototypes Indesit W, WI, WS, WT with only two light buttons of the unit and the network - they flash continuously and quickly exactly as many times as the number in the error number means.

It remains only to carefully look and determine which ones light indicators honk, check combinations with a list of trouble codes and choose the right path for repair.

The display panel of the functions of the latest Indesit models is located vertically to the right, and not horizontally at the top, like the rest, and the signals need to be read exactly by it

We will try to figure out how to unravel the meaning of the codes and correct the situation by performing feasible repairs.

Explanation of problems and possible repairs

First of all, you should know that the situation with a failure is not always fatal. In most cases, the problem is only a slight slowdown of the electronics - it is enough to disconnect the machine from the current for 15-20 minutes, and then start it again to make it work.

This action should always be the first in the process of repairing the breakdown.

If there is no result, it's time to take on a specific instruction. Each malfunction corresponds to a serial number after the letter marker F and the required repair. For convenience, various faults are divided into categories.

# 1 - problems with the electric motor (F01, F02)

Outwardly, both positions look the same - the machine is inactive from the very beginning, washing after pressing the start button does not start.

On electronic models, the indicator lights up F01 or F02, on electromechanical (without monitor):

• “Extra rinse” lights up or “Spin", At the same time active" Castle ";
• the “Quick wash” button is active or the “Extra rinse” blinks.

Either no pointer except the lock icon is lit.

At value F01that appears on the display and after a reboot, you must check:

• mains voltage (normally more than 200 V);
• serviceability and integrity of the socket, cord.

If there is no result, you need to open the rear panel of the equipment and inspect the engine - it is under the tank - for wear of the winding, motor brushes, and the condition of the triac. If any of this goes bad, the engine will most likely have to be replaced, but it’s written in detail how to do it here.

This is how the electric motor of Indesitian automatic machines looks - its average cost is 4700-6000 rubles or $ 40-100, and the element is compatible with Ariston’s analogues

Problem F02 relates, inter alia, to to the tachocounting revolutions. To solve it, you should carefully examine all the contacts involved in the motortachometer and boardtachometer. There should be no wire breaks or loose terminals.

Along the way, you need to check the resistance tachogenerator - the operating indicator is 100 Ohms and above. Otherwise, the assembly is also subject to more qualified inspection and replacement.

# 2 - sensor failure (F03, F04, F07, F13)

For all these breakdowns, the problem lies in special sensors. You need to act according to the error code and the washing machine model.

ABOUT F03 on electromechanical models, the “Revolutions” and “Quick-Wash” burning together or the “Revolutions” and “Extra Rinse” blinking light together. This means that the machine does not heat the water, so the system will not start from the very beginning.

To eliminate the violation are checked:

• function rinse - turn on, turn off, start the wash;
• contact elements of the temperature sensor - a device of 20-30 mm inside the tank of the system;
• resistance of the thermostat, which should be 20 kOhm and higher.

If everything is intact or it turned out to be broken, but it was fixed, and the washing still did not start, the thermostat must be replaced after checking it and the entire control board of the master.

The code F04 without a display it is manifested by the frozen “Super Wash” burning or the dynamic flickering of “Soak”.

The system tells the user that water is not being poured or insufficiently poured, even if filling occurs. The source of disruption is a water level meter (pressure switch).

You can find out the pressure switch by its characteristic plastic case and volumetric size; you need to look for it in the upper part of the system. It cannot be repaired due to the monolithic shell - only replacement will save

What needs to be done to correct the inconsistency:

• check for water in the water supply;
• measure the pressure - for the correct operation of the machine you need at least 1 atm;
• inspect the supply tubes, hoses, filters (whether there are any blockages) and clean them of debris;
• check the water supply valve for mobility;
• replace failed pressure switch according to the results of inspection by a specialist.

It may happen that the fault in the control module will be the culprit, which the invited master can also determine.

Even more about why the washing machine does not draw water can be found in this article.

When equipment reports a failure under the sign F07, you need to act in exactly the same way as with F04. The code is just one kind of failure. pressure switch.

The only difference is how the machine reports about it: “Super wash”, “Quick wash” and “Revolutions” are on, or “Soak” with “Revolutions” and “Rinsing” continuously flickers.

Encoding F13 expressed by the indicators “Delayed start” and “Super wash” (hang and burn together) or by the indicator of turns and the function rinse. The basis of the breakdown - drying is not performed.

The drying heating sensor does not look like a general temperature sensor: the first one looks like a pill when examined, the second - a long capsule. The standard motor thermostat is elongated and easy to replace

In most cases, a simple reboot will save, as the temperature sensor has suspended. But if no changes have occurred, the drying thermometer can only be checked for insulation, in other cases it must be replaced.

# 3 - incorrect drain and fill (F05, F10, F11, H2O)

The group of problems associated with the operation of the drain pump is similar in symptoms to the manifestations of the previous series of errors.

The most striking symptoms:

• the washer pumped water and stopped, despite being full;
• the system notifies about an empty tank;
• the rinse function does not work and spin cycle;
• no water is pumped out.

The failure of the design of the drain pump is to blame for everything.

The first step is to check the drain filter, sewerage patency. The cleaning unit is on all models on the side where the entrance is located. water supply hose. Clogged drain filter, especially with F11, almost always means burnout of the pump, the latter will have to be changed.

A clogged sewage system must be cleaned, making sure that the water supply tap is not shut off accidentally or that the water is not turned off at all.

Other causes of failure are a malfunction of the water supply valve, damage pressure switch, damage to the wiring site "pump-control board" and the failure of the board itself.

Correct wiring, correct, reinstall pump or valve can be manually, but repair of the control module and tier The sensor must be produced by a specialist.

It is possible to get to the Indesit СМА drain pump only through the bottom of the equipment at the front, this differs from the analogues of other manufacturers

In order to find out without a monitor that the draining system has broken, you need to check the indicators:

• F05- at the same time they turn on “Super wash”, “Rinse again”, or blink “Spin"," Soaking ";
• F10- “Quickstir” and “Delayed start” remain lit or “Revolutions”, “Extra rinse” shine, along the way, “Door block” blinks at a high speed;
• F11 - continuous burning of “Deferred”, “Quick wash”, “Rinse again”, the second type - simultaneously blink “Spin”,“ Turnovers ”,“ Extra rinse ”.

Sometimes modern models Indesit give out an unlike other inscription H2O. From the outside it seems that this is the letter H and the number 20. In fact, the usual formula of water is used here, as an orientation to the fact that the breakdown is connected precisely with the “water” sphere.

The tooltip may appear simultaneously with another code, as an addition, and to eliminate its consequences the same methods are suitable as described for F05, 10, and 11.

# 4 - a failure in the electronics (F06, F09, F12, F18)

If the display shows F06, F09, F12 or F18, the “brain” of the machine has broken - the motherboard. The eraser doesn’t react at all to the given commands, and no matter how much you press the buttons, it only gives a certain code (when there is a screen).

Speaking LEDs allow to understand about damage to the control module:

• F06 - “Super wash” - “Quick wash” is active or “Extra rinse” - “Soak” blinks, plus “Increased pollution” - “Iron” light up, “Castle” quickly flickers;
• F09 - “Delayed wash” is active - “Rinse” or “Revolutions” blink - “Spin»;
• F12 - “Delayed wash” - “Super wash” is active or the speed indicator flashes;
• F18 - active "Spin”-“ Quick wash ”or“ Delay ”-“ Extra rinse ”blink.

You can correct the situation in this situation on your own only by applying a system reboot. Disconnect everything from the network and leave for half an hour, then reconnect.

Checking the integrity of the wiring will also help. All other methods require analysis, repair and reinstallation of the control center.

The motherboard of the washing machine is a sensitive electronic mechanism responsible for all the work. That is why the place where it is located (the area of ​​the Start button), in no case should not be filled with water

For position F06 failure of the "Start" button is characteristic, a triac failure, wiring break.

Infrequent error code F09 signals the need to replace the control contacts of the washing machine, reset the board settings or reflash the entire module.

Marking F12 notifies of a communication failure between the board and the indicator contacts.

Worst of all, when an error occurs F18, To correct it, only a complete replacement of the entire system unit is suitable.

# 5 - faulty TEN (F08, F14, F15)

Operation allows you to heat water and dry laundry with a washing machine TENA - tubular electric heater. AT models Indesit It is located at the back.

Error F08 - one of the most common during the washing process. This means that it is not functioning. TEN.

Among the other symptoms of malfunction: the laundry after the procedure is as dirty as before (for old prototypes), the laundry is washed for too long, the process itself does not stop, the laundry is still wet after drying (F14), drying after washing does not start at all (F15).

In the absence of a monitor for different codes, they simultaneously light up and freeze:

• F08 - “Quick Wash” or “Power”;
• F14 - “Delayed start”, “Super mode”, “Speed ​​mode”;
• F15 - “Delayed start”, “Super mode”, “Speed ​​mode”, “Extra rinse”.

What needs to be done to fix it:

• inspect the water level meter for damage;
• find out if there are any blockages in the drain-set system;
• check the wiring and contacts between the heater and the module for insulation and integrity, do the same for the heater-thermostat bundle;
• test the control module.

Based on the results of the examinations, either replace TENeither reinstall one of the sensors (level, temperature), or install a completely new control unit.

The most famous cause of damage to the washing equipment is the same heater. It is about its safety that so much is said in advertising, offering water softeners

The need to replace electric heating pipes arises before the owners most often, but to do this is quite simple without spending on the master. You will need a flat and curly screwdriver and a key-head.

Work order:

• 1 step - completely separate the washer from all communications.
• 2 step - Carefully unfold the back wall towards yourself and remove the external panel.
• 3 step - under the tank you can see the contacts of the heater, which goes inside, disconnect their terminals.

Next we use a key with a head - with it, the central bolt on the contact panel is unscrewed. Thereafter TEN should alternately pick up on several sides with a flat screwdriver and pull on yourself, the defective element will be in your hands.

Easily reinstalling the tubular electric heater yourself, you can save unnecessary funds, since the replacement of this element by craftsmen costs from 1000 rubles

It remains only to remove the thermometer from it and attach it in the same place to the new electric heater. Further TEN it is mounted to replace the old one in the reverse order, only at first it is better to clean the seat from accumulated dirt.

# 6 - wrong position of the drum (F16)

This type of error appears only on washing machines with a vertical loading method. At the same time, the washing procedure does not start after pressing “Start” or suddenly stops in the middle of the cycle. The drum is silent, the lock light is blinking rapidly.

The vertical loading drum should be fixed with a special button before starting to wash, otherwise the hatch will open when torsion and break the machine

It is necessary:

• turn off the system, open the cover, move the drum with your hand - it is often jammed by a foreign object, for example, a detached button or solid parts of underwear - eliminate the interference, start the unit back;
• inspect the drum hatch - didn’t he lean back accidentally (due to damage) and doesn’t stop the movement;
• locking function test - in response to him UBL - hatch block device; replace if damaged;
• control module test for serviceability, replace faulty.

A reverse failure may occur when the drum does not stop. The situation will decide the shutdown washers from the network for 20 minutes.

# 7 - hatch sealing does not work (F17)

Symptom identical to the previous number is caused by the fact that the door could not be locked before starting.

On models without information screens, it is simultaneously displayed by the “Spin”And“ Repeated Rinse ”(“ Power ”) or a combination of“ Push-ups ”and“ Delayed Start ”.

Perhaps the cover just needs to be tightly covered. If this does not work, check for foreign objects or breaks between the inlet and the hatch valve or between the hatch and the rubber cuff. The door also does not close when the drum is overloaded.

Another option - go bad UBL or closed the control center. The problem will be solved by replacing them. The third option is low voltage. This is often observed in individual houses, but in the apartment is not uncommon.

If the power supply does not reach 220 V, an electrical appliance of this size will not work.

The rubber cuff between the body and the tank door can accumulate washing waste or foreign objects that have fallen into the drum. This can cause the lock to fail, therefore it is better to clean the cuff cavities periodically.

The manufacturer Indesit 19 signals of defects in the operation of his equipment were covered.

If a situation arises that is not suitable for any of the described errors, you will have to apply individually to a reliable service center or official representative of the company.

We also recommend that you read our other material, where we described in detail the popular malfunctions of Indesit washing machines and how to solve them. More details - go to the link.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Demonstration of code signals of indicators with malfunctions using an example Indesit series WIDL, Wil, Wisl–Wiul, WITP, fits most analogues:

Video tutorial on how to change your own hands TEN:

If you are going to repair difficult household appliances yourself, you need to take into account the warranty period of the washer. When the breakdown is not limited to an improperly closed door or accidentally pressed hose, it may be wiser to hand over the cluttered equipment for official warranty repairs. They will do everything for free and on a professional level, or even give out a new machine.

If you had to cope with the problems of the washing machine yourself Indesit, please tell us what kind of breakdown you encountered, and how you managed to fix it. Write your comments, share your experience, ask questions - the contact block is located under the article.