The most common errors of Indesit washing machines

If your Indesit washing machine shows an error on the display, you want to find a solution for it as quickly as possible. It could be that your washing machine is leaking or failing to drain water, for example. In this article, you can read what you can do to solve the Indesit washing machine error yourself or how to get help from our repair service.

F01
F02
F05 or F11
F06
F08
Error without a code
Problem not solved?

Indesit error F01

The washing machine won't start:

Turn off the washing machine and unplug the plug.
Wait 2 minutes and put the plug back in.
Wait 30 seconds and turn the washing machine back on.

Indesit error F02

There's a problem with the drum propulsion:

We don't recommend solving this yourself.
Turn off the washing machine right away.
Contact the Indesit customer service.

Indesit error F05 or F11

The washing machine won't drain the water due to a problem with the drain:

Prepare a towel or a bucket.
On the front side of the machine, open the hatch in front of the drain filter and unscrew the filter.
Drain the excess water and collect it.
Check if there's a pin, coin, or button in the drain and remove it.
Clean and replace the drain filter.
If there's a kink in the hose, carefully straighten it.
In case of blockage, unclog the drain.

What do I do if the drain of your washing machine is clogged?

Indesit error F06

The door isn't closed properly:

Check if any laundry is stuck between the door.
Put the laundry back into the drum.
Close the door and restart the washing machine.

Doesn't the door open? Press and hold the on/off button until "rES" appears on the display. That's how you reset the washing machine.

Indesit error F08

Reset the washing machine as follows:

Turn off the washing machine and unplug the plug.
Plug the plug back in after 5 minutes.
Turn on the washing machine.

Error without a code

Do you have an Indesit washing machine without a display and doesn't the appliance work? This could be due to an error. Without a visible error code, you can recognize an error by the combination of lights on your appliance. If that's the case, contact Indesit. They'll try to find a solution with you.

Problem not solved?

Haven't these solutions helped? Unplug the plug from the socket and wait 30 minutes. Try to restart the cycle after that. Can't get it to work? You may need a technician in some cases. Did you purchase the washing machine at Coolblue? Register it via the online return form. You can find it in your account at 'returns and repairs'. Didn't you buy the appliance from Coolblue? Our repair service is happy to help you.

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Article by Rowan

Washing Machine Expert.