Washer-dryer shows F18; may freeze mid-cycle or not respond; often associated with communication or motor control issues.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Faulty main control board microcontroller, severe electrical noise or surge, internal PCB failure, corrupted firmware

Safety: Disconnect from mains.

Reset: Leave unplugged for 20 minutes, then reconnect and attempt a short cycle.
Check environment: Ensure the appliance is not sharing a circuit with heavy inductive loads causing surges.
Inspect PCB: Look for obvious damage or corrosion. If present, replace the board.
Board replacement: F18 typically indicates a non-repairable control fault; replace the main control board with the correct Indesit module.

Professional Required 5/5

Main Control Board

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