Indesit Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Washer will not start; all lights may be on but drum does not move and no fill occurs.
Motor triac short circuit on main control board
F02
Drum does not turn or only jerks slightly; washer may fill and drain but no proper wash or spin.
Motor tachometer circuit fault
F03
Washer stops mid-cycle, may not heat water; sometimes shows F03 shortly after starting a wash.
NTC temperature sensor or heating control fault
F04
Washer attempts to fill but quickly shows F04; sometimes drum already has water and machine will not continue.
Pressure switch stuck on full / overfill detection
F05
Washer will not drain; water remains in drum and F05 is displayed or LEDs flash in pattern; door may stay locked.
Drain pump or pressure switch drain detection fault
F06
Buttons unresponsive or random program selection; display may freeze; F06 shown on some models.
User interface / control panel communication fault
F07
Washer fills but does not heat; may stop mid-cycle with F07 displayed.
Heater relay stuck or heating circuit fault
F08
Washer may fill and start but stops with F08; sometimes associated with heater or water level issues.
Heater relay or pressure switch coherence fault
F09
Washer behaves erratically, wrong programs run, or F09 appears; may not start correctly.
EEPROM / configuration memory error
F10
Washer does not detect correct water level; may not fill or may not proceed to wash; F10 displayed.
Pressure switch not sensing level (empty or full)
F11
Washer will not drain; pump does not run at all; F11 displayed even when filter is clear.
Drain pump circuit failure
F12
No communication between display panel and main board; lights may flash; F12 shown on some models.
Communication error between main PCB and display/UI board
F13
On washer-dryer models: drying cycle will not start or stops with F13; wash functions may still work.
Dryer temperature sensor or heater fault (washer-dryer only)
F14
On washer-dryer models: drying cycle fails to heat; F14 displayed.
Dryer heater circuit fault (washer-dryer only)
F15
On washer-dryer models: drying cycle stops, may show F15; sometimes combined wash/dry issues.
Dryer heater relay or control fault (washer-dryer only)
F16
On some top-loading Indesit models: drum position error; drum may not lock in correct position for loading/unloading.
Top-loader drum position sensor fault
F17
Door will not lock at start of cycle; F17 displayed; washer will not start.
Door lock circuit fault
F18
Washer may freeze mid-cycle or not start; F18 displayed on some digital models.
Main processor / communication error
H20
Washer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; H20 or tap symbol displayed.
Water inlet / fill timeout fault
Symptom
Washer displays no error but stops mid-cycle and becomes unresponsive until unplugged.
Control board lock-up / intermittent power fault
Symptom
Washer does not take fabric softener from the drawer; softener remains in compartment after cycle.
Detergent dispenser siphon or jet blockage
Symptom
Washer door or surrounding area becomes very hot during high-temperature washes.
Excessive external heating / insulation issue
Symptom
Washer door will not unlock at end of cycle; clothes are trapped inside, no error code shown.
Door interlock stuck closed
Symptom
Washer drum does not turn at all during wash or spin, though it fills and drains normally.
Drive system failure
Symptom
Washer emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
Overheating electrical or drive component
Symptom
Washer fills and drum turns but will not spin at high speed; clothes come out very wet at end of cycle.
Spin cycle not achieved / spin inhibition
Symptom
Washer has a persistent bad smell (musty or sewage-like) even when empty.
Biofilm and residue buildup in tub and hoses
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the front, often from under the door during wash or rinse.
Front door seal leakage
Symptom
Washer leaks water from the rear or bottom during fill or wash.
Internal hose or tub leak
Symptom
Washer leaves clothes covered in detergent residue or white streaks after wash.
Poor rinsing / detergent dispensing issue
Symptom
Washer makes a clicking or rattling noise during drum rotation, especially at low speeds.
Foreign object trapped in drum or pump
Symptom
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin; machine may move or "walk" across the floor.
Excessive vibration / suspension fault
Symptom
Washer makes very loud rumbling or roaring noise during spin, sometimes with metal grinding sounds.
Drum bearing failure
Symptom
Washer takes much longer than the displayed time to complete a cycle.
Cycle time extension due to heating or balancing issues
Symptom
Washer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
Electrical short or earth leakage
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, but mains socket is known to be live.
Main power supply or on/off switch failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Washer will not start; all lights may be on but drum does not move and no fill occurs.
|
Motor triac short circuit on main control board | View Details |
| F02 |
Drum does not turn or only jerks slightly; washer may fill and drain but no proper wash or spin.
|
Motor tachometer circuit fault | View Details |
| F03 |
Washer stops mid-cycle, may not heat water; sometimes shows F03 shortly after starting a wash.
|
NTC temperature sensor or heating control fault | View Details |
| F04 |
Washer attempts to fill but quickly shows F04; sometimes drum already has water and machine will not continue.
|
Pressure switch stuck on full / overfill detection | View Details |
| F05 |
Washer will not drain; water remains in drum and F05 is displayed or LEDs flash in pattern; door may stay locked.
|
Drain pump or pressure switch drain detection fault | View Details |
| F06 |
Buttons unresponsive or random program selection; display may freeze; F06 shown on some models.
|
User interface / control panel communication fault | View Details |
| F07 |
Washer fills but does not heat; may stop mid-cycle with F07 displayed.
|
Heater relay stuck or heating circuit fault | View Details |
| F08 |
Washer may fill and start but stops with F08; sometimes associated with heater or water level issues.
|
Heater relay or pressure switch coherence fault | View Details |
| F09 |
Washer behaves erratically, wrong programs run, or F09 appears; may not start correctly.
|
EEPROM / configuration memory error | View Details |
| F10 |
Washer does not detect correct water level; may not fill or may not proceed to wash; F10 displayed.
|
Pressure switch not sensing level (empty or full) | View Details |
| F11 |
Washer will not drain; pump does not run at all; F11 displayed even when filter is clear.
|
Drain pump circuit failure | View Details |
| F12 |
No communication between display panel and main board; lights may flash; F12 shown on some models.
|
Communication error between main PCB and display/UI board | View Details |
| F13 |
On washer-dryer models: drying cycle will not start or stops with F13; wash functions may still work.
|
Dryer temperature sensor or heater fault (washer-dryer only) | View Details |
| F14 |
On washer-dryer models: drying cycle fails to heat; F14 displayed.
|
Dryer heater circuit fault (washer-dryer only) | View Details |
| F15 |
On washer-dryer models: drying cycle stops, may show F15; sometimes combined wash/dry issues.
|
Dryer heater relay or control fault (washer-dryer only) | View Details |
| F16 |
On some top-loading Indesit models: drum position error; drum may not lock in correct position for loading/unloading.
|
Top-loader drum position sensor fault | View Details |
| F17 |
Door will not lock at start of cycle; F17 displayed; washer will not start.
|
Door lock circuit fault | View Details |
| F18 |
Washer may freeze mid-cycle or not start; F18 displayed on some digital models.
|
Main processor / communication error | View Details |
| H20 |
Washer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; H20 or tap symbol displayed.
|
Water inlet / fill timeout fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer displays no error but stops mid-cycle and becomes unresponsive until unplugged.
|
Control board lock-up / intermittent power fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer does not take fabric softener from the drawer; softener remains in compartment after cycle.
|
Detergent dispenser siphon or jet blockage | View Details |
| – |
Washer door or surrounding area becomes very hot during high-temperature washes.
|
Excessive external heating / insulation issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer door will not unlock at end of cycle; clothes are trapped inside, no error code shown.
|
Door interlock stuck closed | View Details |
| – |
Washer drum does not turn at all during wash or spin, though it fills and drains normally.
|
Drive system failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer emits a burning smell or visible smoke during operation.
|
Overheating electrical or drive component | View Details |
| – |
Washer fills and drum turns but will not spin at high speed; clothes come out very wet at end of cycle.
|
Spin cycle not achieved / spin inhibition | View Details |
| – |
Washer has a persistent bad smell (musty or sewage-like) even when empty.
|
Biofilm and residue buildup in tub and hoses | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the front, often from under the door during wash or rinse.
|
Front door seal leakage | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaks water from the rear or bottom during fill or wash.
|
Internal hose or tub leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer leaves clothes covered in detergent residue or white streaks after wash.
|
Poor rinsing / detergent dispensing issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes a clicking or rattling noise during drum rotation, especially at low speeds.
|
Foreign object trapped in drum or pump | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes loud banging or knocking noises during spin; machine may move or "walk" across the floor.
|
Excessive vibration / suspension fault | View Details |
| – |
Washer makes very loud rumbling or roaring noise during spin, sometimes with metal grinding sounds.
|
Drum bearing failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer takes much longer than the displayed time to complete a cycle.
|
Cycle time extension due to heating or balancing issues | View Details |
| – |
Washer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
|
Electrical short or earth leakage | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, but mains socket is known to be live.
|
Main power supply or on/off switch failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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