The most common errors of Indesit washing machines
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.
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.