What are the error codes for Indesit washing machines? Causes of occurrence, can they be eliminated?

Error codes for Indesit washing machines indicate various breakdowns that can be associated with both a specific element (for example, a heating element) and the entire system (drainage, water supply). The cause can be diagnosed by a code or a combination of indicators. The article describes how to do this.

Basic codes

Errors in the Indesit washing machine can be associated with a variety of elements, for example, with a heating element, drainage system, or even a processor board. The main causes of breakdowns and their designation on the display look like this.

F01

Such Indesit error codes occur quite rarely; they indicate problems in the operation of the electric motor. Usually the reason is due to low voltage in the network or a break. You should also check various elements of the electrical system:

• fork;
• power cord;
• contacts;
• socket.

To understand exactly why error F05 appeared in the Indesit washing machine or another code, you need to use a device - in this case, a multimeter. In this case, the minimum voltage indicator should be 215 V.

Also, Indesit errors, which are indicated by code F01, may also indicate a jammed drum. This occurs due to the ingress of an excess object or as a result of bearing deformation - the part requires complete replacement.As a result, error F01 Indesit will no longer appear.

F02

When the SMA Indesit error codes are associated with F02, this indicates a malfunction in the electronic control unit. Moreover, you need to check several elements:

• engine brushes (they wear out over time);
• contacts from the motor or speed sensor;
• motor winding - due to vibration it wears out;
• internal wiring – can also wear out over time;
• control module - may be damaged due to contamination or high humidity, as a result of which Indesit will show error n20 or other codes.

F03

In this case, the sensor that controls the water temperature does not send a signal to the electronic module, which controls all processes. The malfunction may be associated with either one or another element. Therefore, if error codes appear on Indesit washing machines without a display or on the screen itself, it is worth checking both details:

1. The contacts on the board are examined and, if necessary, damaged elements are soldered.
2. To test the sensor, use a multimeter in resistance measurement mode. If it shows 0 or an infinity sign, the node has failed and needs to be replaced.

F04

Indesit error codes without a display are more difficult to determine than on the screen. For example, if F04 lights up, you can say for sure that one of the elements of the water supply system has broken down:

• filter that purifies liquid;
• hose (may become clogged);
• There is no pressure at all in the water supply or it is insufficient.

On some models, F07 may light up, but this does not change the essence - only the designations differ.

F05

Along with water supply, there is also a drainage system. If code F05 appears in the Indesit washing machine, it means that a certain element of this chain has broken. It is recommended to run several tests:

1. Make sure there is no blockage in the sewer pipe.
2. Inspect the drain hose, as well as the filter, and clean them if necessary.
3. Turn the drain pump shaft by hand - it should give in, but with a certain amount of effort. If a breakdown is detected and error F05 appears on the Indesit washing machine, then you need to install a new spare part.

F06

This code indicates that an electronic malfunction has occurred. If this is the first case, and the day before there were power surges, the reason is probably related to this factor. It is recommended to turn off the unit, wait a few minutes and connect it to the network again.

Although if error F05 Indesit or F06 continues to appear, the breakdown is more serious. Surely it is necessary to inspect the board, the tracks on it are burned out, the contacts are broken. Only an experienced specialist can perform this work.

F08

When error F08 appears in an Indesit washing machine, this indicates that the washing process cannot be completed because the water does not heat up enough or remains cool at all. Almost always such a breakdown is associated with a faulty heating element.

You should proceed like this:

1. Remove the panel from below and check the heater using a multimeter.
2. If too much scale has formed, it must be cleaned in a concentrated solution (for example, 2 teaspoons of citric acid per glass of water).
3. It also happens that everything is in order with the heating element, but the liquid still remains cool. Then you should look at how the sensor that controls the water level works. At the same time, you should not use the unit until the malfunction is eliminated, because it will not be possible to wash things properly.

F09

This is a serious failure, which indicates a malfunction of the control module.It is a board with a processor that controls all incoming data, for example, from a temperature sensor, water level, a device that measures engine speed, and others.

The board fails due to power surges or high humidity. If the failure is one-time, you just need to reboot the unit, leaving it turned off for a few minutes. If this does not help, the device freezes or does not respond to commands at all, you should definitely contact a technician for proper diagnosis and repair.

F10

Error F10 on the Indesit washing machine indicates that the water supply system has broken down. First of all, check the pressure level in the cold pipe and open the tap to full power. But if this does not help, you need to inspect the following elements:

• filter (needs to be cleaned periodically);
• supply valve - must open when liquid enters;
• Pressostat - it also gets clogged or breaks.

F11

This code resembles error 05, but the reason in this case is due to a pump failure. You should measure the voltage by applying the multimeter probes to the contacts. It is also important to ensure that the drain filter is working properly. If it is in order, the shaft is turned by hand and checked whether it rotates normally.

F12

Also, error F12 sometimes appears on the Indesit washing machine. She talks about a malfunction in the electronics. As a rule, it is recommended to reboot the device by simultaneously pressing the start button and the key labeled “ON”. But if this does not help, and Indesit again shows error F12, you should contact a service center.

H20

Problems with water supply and drainage are observed more often than other breakdowns - in this case, the Indesit H20 error may appear.Users are advised to check whether there is pressure in the pipe and whether it is strong enough.

Open the tap fully, then check the mesh that filters the incoming liquid. It would not be superfluous to inspect the drain hose - Indesit may give error H20 due to the fact that it is below the level of the tank (it should be raised higher).

How to identify errors using indicators

It is also quite possible to determine SMA Indesit error codes without a display, although it will be a little more difficult than in the case of a screen. If there is only one light bulb, diagnostics are carried out only by the number of its blinks. But if there are several such indicators, the check is carried out differently.

EVO-I

Devices with this module do not display Indesit error codes due to the lack of a display. But if the knob used to select programs constantly rotates and the indicators blink, the error is determined by the number of blinks and the combination of lights (the explanation is presented in the table below).

EVO-II

Devices with such a module also have several indicators. They can blink in different ways, and not all at once, but in a certain combination. The decoding can also be determined from the table. For example, if only the first indicator is on, then the Indesit washing machine shows error F01.

LOW END Series

For devices in this series, the cause is also diagnosed by combinations of different indicators, but the decoding of the signals is slightly different.

Thus, most Indesit codes are easy to decipher. If an error indicates possible breakdowns of different components, they are checked one by one, analyzing the situation by elimination. But it also happens that the reason remains unclear. In these cases, you should contact the service center.