When your Indesit washer starts acting up, it might be trying to communicate something important through the error codes it displays. These codes are a form of self-diagnosis that modern washers use to tell users and technicians what’s going wrong in their system. Understanding what each code means can be key to solving common issues without immediately needing to call a technician.
Before we dive into the error code table, it’s important to clarify some terms that might seem technical or confusing:
- Short circuit: Occurs when there’s an incorrect connection in the electrical circuit, allowing current to flow through an unintended path.
- Tachogenerator: A device found in the motor used to measure the rotation speed.
- Pressure switch: A sensor that measures the water level in the washer.
- Heating element (PETN): The heating element used in washers to heat the water.
- ROM flashing: Refers to updating or reprogramming the software that controls the washer.
With these concepts in mind, let’s look at the specific error codes for Indesit washers and how you can start troubleshooting them:
| Error | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| F01 | There’s a short circuit in the electric motor’s electrical circuit (often as a result of water flow). | Check for moisture presence on the contacts, motor connector terminals. |
| F02 | Tacho Signal Lost | Inspect the motor, measure the resistance of the tachogenerator coil terminals (should be in the range of 115-170 ohms) |
| F03 | Malfunction of the water temperature sensor in the tank. | Inspection of the temperature sensor is required, checking pins with board connector |
| F04 | Simultaneous presentation of two mutually exclusive signals “empty” and “overflow”, indicating the rupture of the water level sensor. | Check the serviceability of the pressure switch and wires connecting it to the control module. |
| F05 | Water does not drain from the tank. | Control of the entire drainage system is required: the drain pump, drain hose nozzle |
| F06 | Invalid program | Error control panel keys |
| F07 | Insufficient heating capacity of the heating element | Measure Tenth Resistance inspect the pressure switch |
| F08 | Simultaneous and mutually exclusive signals: the water level sensor signals a full tank and the PETN transmits an empty one. | Touch the pressure switch and heating element terminals, check their contact wires. |
| F09 | Electronic module breakdown | Flashing or ROM replacement required |
| F10 | Loss of signal from the liquid level sensor. | Pressure switch and pressure switch test required |
| F11 | Lack of communication with the drain pump. | Check the drain pump |
| F12 | The switch between the display and control panels is defective | Joining the wires connecting both boards is required. |
| F13 | Drying temperature controller failure | Check the sensor resistance, connecting wires |
| F14 | Lack of communication with the sensor and drying heating element. | Inspect the drying sensor, heating element, review the contacts |
| F15 | Heating element does not turn off drying | Check drying heating element, pressure switch, drying relay. |
| F17 | The door lock does not work | Check hatch locks and controllers |
| F18 | Break the announcement board | Replacement of the board |
Our advice
Before attempting any repairs, make sure to disconnect the washer from the power source to avoid accidents. If the problem persists after following the suggested solutions, it might be time to contact a professional technician. Remember, handling electrical and electronic components without proper knowledge can be dangerous.
Error codes in Indesit washer
Error F18 in Indesit washing machine
Error F17 in Indesit washing machine
