Malfunctions of the Indesit washing machine: how to decipher error codes and carry out repairs

Experts from appliance repair shops claim that only they can repair modern household goods.But using 19 built-in prompts from the manufacturer, washing machine malfunctions 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, household tools and a good mood to make everything happen.

Meaning of indicators and codes

A working machine systematically carries out a set of commands, notifying about the current stage with indicators, alternating the usual hum with small stops.

The failure makes itself known immediately squeaking, uncharacteristic sound, blinking or lack of any action at all. And most importantly, the smart mechanism immediately gives the owner a code for the malfunction that has occurred, which can be used to quickly make repairs.

Codes needed for diagnostics based on errors that have occurred according to the device of the washing machine Indesit displayed:

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

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

Advanced Indesit models always have a digital display on the panel.It will definitely display the breakdown number, even if the screen previously showed another function being performed.

If we are talking about models without a separate display, you need to stay at the next section and carefully study the LED blinking combinations that reveal the current error code.

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

Indicators that light up at random, at the same time as others and begin to flicker quickly, indicate a breakdown.

The notification occurs depending on the model range:

1. Electronic-mechanical line Indesit IWDC, IWSB-IWSC, IWUB and its analogues - the breakdown code is recognized by the lighting LEDs of the operating phases on the right (door block, rinsing, draining, spinning, etc.), the signal is also accompanied by the simultaneous flickering of the upper additional indicators and the network indicator.
2. Model range with markings WIDL, WIL, WISL—WIUL, WITP – on the contrary, the type of failure is indicated by the lighting of the upper line of additional function lamps together with the last diode of the left column (most often this is “Spin"), at the same time the door block icon quickly blinks.
3. Series models WIU, WIUN, WISN and their analogues - all lights, including the lock icon, are involved in indicating an error.
4. The oldest prototypes Indesit W, WI, WS, WT with only two light buttons for the unit and network - they blink continuously and quickly exactly as many times as the number in the error number means.

All that remains is to look carefully and determine which ones LED indicators signal, check the combinations with the list of fault codes and choose the right path for repair.

The function display panel of the latest Indesit models is located vertically on the right, and not horizontally at the top, like the others, and the signals need to be read from it

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

Troubleshooting and possible repairs

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

This action should always be the first in the process of troubleshooting.

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

#1 - electric motor problems (F01, F02)

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

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

• “Extra rinse” lights up or “ flashes”Spin", at the same time the "Lock" is active;
• The “Quick Wash” button is active or the “Extra Rinse” button is blinking.

Or no indicator lights up except the lock icon.

When value F01appears on the display and after a reboot, you need to check:

• voltage strength in the network (normally more than 200 V);
• serviceability and integrity of the socket and cord.

If there is no result, you need to open the back panel of the equipment and inspect the engine - it is located under the tank - for wear on the windings, motor brushes, and the serviceability of the triac. If any of this is damaged, the engine will most likely have to be replaced, and how to do this is written in detail Here.

This is what the electric motor of Indesit automatic machines looks like - its average cost is 4700-6000 rubles or $40-100, and the design of the element is compatible with Ariston analogues

Problem F02 refers, among other things, to tachometer, counting revolutions. To solve it, you should carefully examine all the contacts involved in the motor connections.tachometer and fee-tachometer. There should be no broken wiring or loose terminals.

Along the way, you need to check the resistance tachogenerator – the operating indicator is 100 Ohms and above. Otherwise, the unit 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 that appears and the model of the washing machine..

ABOUT F03 on electromechanical models, “Revolutions” and “Quick Wash” are lit together, or “Revolutions” and “Additional rinse” are blinking. This means that the machine does not heat the water, so the system will not start from the very beginning.

To eliminate the violation, the following is checked:

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

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

Code F04 without a display, it is manifested by the frozen burning of “Super Wash” or the dynamic flickering of “Soaking”.

The system tells the user that water is not filling or not filling enough, even if filling occurs. The source of the breakdown is the water level meter (pressure switch).

You can recognize 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 it

What needs to be done to correct the inconsistency:

• check the presence of water in the water supply;
• measure the pressure - for the machine to work correctly you need at least 1 atm;
• inspect the supply tubes, hoses, filters (if there are any blockages there) and clean them of debris;
• check the water supply valve for mobility;
• replace the faulty one pressure switch based on the results of an examination by a specialist.

It may happen that the culprit is a short circuit in the control module, which can also be determined by a visiting technician.

You can read even more about why the washing machine does not fill with water in this article.

When the equipment reports a failure under the sign F07, you need to act exactly the same as in the case of F04. The code is simply a type of failure pressure switch.

The only difference is how the machine reports this: “Super Wash”, “Quick Wash” and “Revolution” are lit at once, or “Soaking” with “Revolution” and “Re-Rinse” continuously flickers.

Encoding F13 expressed by the “Delay start” and “Super wash” indicators (freeze and light up together) or the turns indicator and the function rinsing. The basis of the breakdown is that drying is not carried out.

The drying heating sensor does not look like a general temperature sensor: the first resembles a tablet when viewed, the second - a long capsule. The standard motor thermostat is oblong and can be easily replaced

In most cases, a simple reboot will save you, since the temperature sensor is frozen. 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 has similar symptoms to the manifestations of the previous series of errors.

The most striking symptoms:

• the washing machine pumped water and stopped despite being filled;
• the system notifies about an empty tank;
• The rinse function does not work and spin;
• no water is pumped out.

The failure of the drain pump design is to blame.

The first step is to check the drain filter and the permeability of the sewer. The cleaning unit is located on all models on the side where the entrance is located water supply hose Clogged drain filter, especially if F11, almost always means the pump is burnt out, the latter will have to be replaced.

A clogged drain needs to be cleaned, making sure at the same time that the tap of the water supply system is not accidentally turned off or the water is not turned off at all.

Other causes of failure are malfunction of the water supply valve, damage to pressure switch, damage to the wiring of the “pump-control board” assembly and failure of the board itself.

Correct the wiring, correct it, reinstall the pump or the valve can be done manually, but repairing the control module and level The sensor must be installed by a specialist.

You can only get to the SMA Indesit drain pump through the bottom of the equipment from the front, this is what distinguishes it from analogues from other manufacturers

To find out without a monitor that it is the drainage system that has broken down, you need to check the indicators:

• F05 — at the same time they turn on “Super wash”, “Rinse again”, or blink “Spin", "Soaking";
• F10 — “Quick wash” and “Delayed start” remain lit or “Revolutions” and “Additional rinse” flash, while “Door block” blinks at high speed;
• F11 - continuous lighting of “Delay”, “Quick wash”, “Rinse again”, the second type - flashing simultaneously “Spin", "Turnover", "Additional rinse".

Sometimes modern models Indesit displays an inscription that is different from the others 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 indication that the breakdown is connected specifically with the “water” sphere.

The hint can appear simultaneously with another code, as an addition, and the same methods as described for F05, 10 and 11 are suitable for eliminating its consequences.

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

If the display shows F06, F09, F12 or F18, the “brain” of the machine – the motherboard – has broken down. The washing machine does not react in any way to the given commands, and no matter how much you press the buttons, it only issues a certain code (when there is a screen).

Talking LEDs allow you to understand if the control module is damaged:

• F06 – “Super wash” - “Quick wash” are active or “Additional rinse” - “Soak” are blinking, plus “Increased contamination” - “Iron” are on, “Lock” is flickering quickly;
• F09 – “Delayed wash” - “Repeat rinse” are active or “Revolutions” - “ are flashingSpin»;
• F12 – “Delayed wash” - “Super wash” are active or the speed indicator is flashing;
• F18 – active "Spin" - "Quick wash" or "Delay" - "Extra rinse" are flashing.

The only way to correct this situation on your own is to reboot the system. You should unplug everything from the network and leave it for half an hour, then plug it back in.

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

The washing machine's motherboard is a sensitive electronic mechanism responsible for all work. That’s why the place where it is located (the area of ​​the “Start” button) should never be filled with water.

For position F06 Characterized by failure of the “Start” button, failure of the triac, or break in the wiring.

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.

The worst thing is when there is an error F18, to fix it, only a complete replacement of the entire system unit is suitable.

#5 - faulty heating element (F08, F14, F15)

An automatic washing machine allows you to heat water and dry clothes heating element – tubular electric heater. IN models Indesit it is located at the rear.

Error F08 - one of the most common during the washing process. This means it doesn't work heating element.

Among other signs of a malfunction: the laundry after the procedure turns out to be as dirty as before (in old prototypes), the laundry takes too long to wash, the process does not stop on its own, the laundry is still wet after drying (F14), drying does not start at all after washing (F15).

If there is no monitor for different codes, the following lights up and freezes at the same time:

• F08 – “Quick wash” or “Power”;
• F14 – “Delayed start”, “Super mode”, “High speed mode”;
• F15 – “Delayed start”, “Super mode”, “High speed mode”, “Additional rinse”.

What you need to do to fix it:

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

Based on the results of the inspections, it will be necessary either replace heating element, either reinstall one of the sensors (level, temperature), or install a completely new control unit.

The most famous reason for the breakdown of washing equipment is the same heating element. It is about its safety that so much is said in advertising when offering water softeners.

The need to replace electric heating tubes arises for owners most often, but this is quite easy to do without spending money on a technician. You will need a flat and shaped screwdriver and a socket wrench.

Work order:

• 1 step - completely separate the washing machine from all communications.
• Step 2 — Carefully turn the back wall towards you and remove the outer panel.
• Step 3 – under the tank you can see the contacts of the heater, which goes inside; disconnect their terminals.

Next, we use a wrench with a head - with its help, the central bolt on the contact panel is unscrewed. After that heating element you should alternately pick it up from several sides with a flat screwdriver and pull it towards you, the faulty element will be in your hands.

By easily reinstalling a tubular electric heater yourself, you can save a lot of money, since replacing this element by specialists costs from 1000 rubles

All that remains is to remove the thermometer from it and attach it in the same place to the new one electric heater. Further heating element It is installed to replace the old one in the reverse order, but first it is better to clean the seat from accumulated dirt.

#6 - incorrect drum position (F16)

This type of error appears only on washing machines with a vertical loading method. In this case, the washing procedure does not begin after pressing “Start” or suddenly stops in the middle of the cycle. The drum has fallen silent, the “Lock” light is blinking intensely.

The vertical loading drum should be secured with a special button before you start washing, otherwise the hatch will open when twisted and break the machine.

Necessary:

• turn off the system, open the lid, move the drum with your hand – it is often jammed by a foreign object, for example, a torn button or hard parts of underwear – remove the obstacle, start the unit back;
• inspect the drum hatch — whether it accidentally reclined (due to damage) and whether it is blocking movement;
• locking function test - he is responsible for it UBL – hatch block device, replace if damaged;
• control module test for serviceability, replace the faulty one.

A reverse failure may occur when the drum does not stop. Disabling the situation will solve the situation. washing machines from the network for 20 minutes.

#7 - hatch sealing does not work (F17)

A problem identical to the previous number in terms of symptoms is caused by the fact that the door could not be locked before starting.

On models without information screens, it appears simultaneously with the indication of the buttons "Spin" and "Re-rinse" ("Power") or a combination of "Push-ups" and "Delayed start".

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

Another option - it went bad UBL or closed the control center. Replacing them will solve the problem. The third option is low voltage. This is often observed in individual houses, but it is not uncommon in apartments.

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

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

Manufacturer Indesit 19 signals of defects in the operation of its equipment were covered.

If a situation arises that does not fit any of the described errors, you will have to contact a reliable service center or official representative office of the company individually.

We also recommend reading our other material, where we described in detail the popular malfunctions of Indesit washing machines and how to eliminate them. More details - go to 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, suitable for most analogues:

Video instructions on how to change it yourself heating element:

When planning to repair complex household appliances yourself, you need to take into account the warranty period of the washing machine. When the breakdown is not limited to an incorrectly closed door or an accidentally pressed hose, it may be wiser to submit the malfunctioning equipment for official warranty repair. There they will do everything for free and at a professional level, or even give you a new machine.

If you have had to deal with washing machine problems 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.