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Washer Indesit Error Codes

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3 years ago

February 29, 2024

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

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