What to do if the Indesit washing machine displays error F 05
If error F 05 appears due to a malfunction of the control module, the only thing left to do is send the washing machine for repair. But first, you should carry out home diagnostics - most likely, the failure is caused by less significant breakdowns.
How to fix a software glitch
Even in a brand new Indesit washing machine, error F 05 may appear due to an electronic failure. To eliminate it you need to:
- Turn off the machine using the button on the control panel.
- Remove the plug from the socket.
- Leave the unit to stand for 15-20 minutes.
- After the period has passed, turn the machine back on to the network.
- Start the unit on the shortest program without putting laundry in the drum.
If error F 05 no longer appears, use of the machine continues as normal.
In some cases, you have to restart the washing machine 2-3 times in a row
How to clear a clogged drain
Error F 05 can be caused not only by a malfunction of the washing machine, but also by a clogged sewer system. You can get rid of the problem using the following scheme:
- The washing unit is disconnected from the network and from the sewer.
- The water in the apartment is completely shut off.
- The siphon under the sink in the kitchen or bathroom is untwisted.
- The removable parts of the structure are washed in a deep basin, and the pipes are cleared of blockages using a plumbing cable.
- Reassemble the siphon and turn on the water supply again.
- Connect the Indesit washing machine to the sewerage outlet and to the electrical network.
Before cleaning, you can make sure that the F 05 failure is caused by a blockage. To do this, you need to direct the outlet hose of the unit into the bathtub or sink and put the machine into operation. If the water drains normally and no error occurs, then the problem is due to an obstruction in the pipes.
Attention! You can usually recognize a clogged sewer not only by failures of the Indesit machine, but also by too slow drainage of liquid from the sink or bathtub.
If you don’t have a plumbing cable at hand, you can remove the blockage using soda or special chemicals.
How to clean the drain filter and hose
The appearance of F 05 on the display of the Indesit machine is often caused by a clogged drain filter. It is designed specifically to retain small debris that gets into the drum - threads, hairs, hair, torn buttons.
To clean the filter and hose, you must:
- Open the panel located at the bottom of the washing unit on the front side.
- Place rags under the Indesit machine or place a shallow container to collect water.
- Turn the filter from left to right and pull it towards you.
- Clean the removed part from accumulated debris.
- Reinstall the filter.
As for the drain hose of the machine, it is located at the back of the device and is directly connected to the sewer. To clean it, it must be dismantled and washed in warm running water with non-aggressive dish gel.
It is recommended to clean the Indesit washing machine filter from debris once every few months.
How to replace a pressure switch
If cleaning the Indesit washing unit does not produce results and error F 05 still appears, it is necessary to diagnose the water level sensor. The work is carried out as follows:
- The Indesit machine is completely de-energized.
- Remove the top cover of the unit and inspect the pressure switch for noticeable damage and broken contacts.
- Examine the supply tube of the part - its deformation can also cause error F
- The water level sensor is tested with a multimeter in ohmmeter mode.
- If there is no resistance or if there are burnt contacts, the pressure switch is replaced with exactly the same new one.
There is no point in repairing the Indesit sensor - it is labor-intensive work, and besides, the part may soon fail again.
If you do not have experience working with electrical engineering, it is better to entrust the replacement of the pressure switch to a specialist
How to repair or replace a pump
Often error F 05 in Indesit is caused by a malfunction of the pump responsible for draining the water. To check and repair it you need:
- Disconnect the machine from the electrical network and sewerage.
- Carefully lay the washing unit on its left side.
- Unscrew the screws and remove the pump from the bottom, disconnecting it from the wires and pipes.
- Check that the pump impeller rotates freely and make sure there are no external defects.
- Inspect the contacts and measure their resistance with a multimeter, if necessary, sand the darkened areas.
- Disassemble the pump and clean it from the inside, and then return it to its place and fasten all the pipes and wires in the reverse order.
If the pump is clogged, but is generally serviceable, then after servicing the F 05 error in the Indesit washing machine should disappear. If the diagnostic results reveal serious damage, the pump must be replaced with a similar new one.
When cleaning the washing machine pump, it is recommended to remove dirt from the inlet pipes at the same time.
Decoding the code
Error f05 in an Indesit or Hotpoint Ariston washing machine released in 2021 and earlier means a malfunction of the drain pump or pressure switch, which determines the water level in the tank, as well as a lack of voltage supply to them.
If the water sensor is faulty, then even after completely pumping it out of the system, no signal about this is generated, and the program does not carry out further work, and error f05 appears on the screen. Next, the system pauses all programs and does not give a command to subsequently supply water to the tank until the cause of this malfunction is eliminated.
Preventive measures
Compliance with simple preventive measures helps, in principle, to prevent the occurrence of failure F 05 in the Indesit machine. When operating the washing unit you must:
- Clean the drain filter from time to time without waiting for system errors to occur;
- check clothes before washing for small items in pockets, they can clog the machine and lead to more serious damage;
- Monitor the cleanliness of the sewer system and carry out pipe maintenance if the water from the sink or bathtub begins to drain more slowly than usual.
Troubleshooting minor problems with the Indesit washing unit can be done even without specialized experience. To ensure that the machine does not completely fail after the repair is completed, it is enough to follow a few rules:
- carry out all work only on a completely de-energized device;
- Before repairs, thoroughly drain the remaining water from the machine;
- turn the unit only on its left side, otherwise moisture may get into the part of the device where the control board is located;
- dismantle the internal parts slowly and carefully so as not to damage the fasteners or break the contacts.
If diagnostics show that the F 05 failure in Indesit is caused by a serious breakdown, and there are doubts that it can be fixed with your own hands, it is better to entrust the repair to a technician from the service center.
Advice! After repairing the washing unit, it is recommended to first run it without laundry and powder in test mode to make sure there is no error.
Reasons for error F05
Different washing machine models report the error differently. On devices with a segment indicator, F05 is displayed, in electromechanical models (without a display) the “Soak” and “Spin” lights flash synchronously, in some models the “Super Wash” and “Extra Rinse” lights up. Regardless of the signaling method, it is not difficult to understand what error F05 means - it is impossible to drain the water.
Error F05 can signal either a serious breakdown of the Indesit machine or poor care for it. There can be several reasons for this situation:
- the filter is dirty;
- the drain hose is clogged;
- sewer blockage;
- pump is faulty;
- The pressure switch has failed.
In very rare cases, the cause of error F05 is a faulty control module. There are two options on how to correct the situation; you can call a specialist, or you can figure it out yourself.
How to find a breakdown with error F05 and what to do with it
If F05 is displayed on the Indesit washing machine display, you need to clear the blockages in the entire drain mechanism to clear the error.
To check the drain, find the small hatch at the bottom of the machine, open it - you will see the filter cover. Take it out by slightly pulling it towards you.
Important! Before removing the filter, place a rag on the floor near the machine, because water will flow from the tank if the hole is not completely clogged.
Inspect the filter and rinse it under the tap. If the filter is almost clean and free of blockages, then the next step is to clean the pipe that connects the machine to the hole in the sewer and drains waste water into it.
How to clear a clogged hose:
- Prepare a bucket (you can lower the pipe into the sink or toilet).
- Loosen the clamp holding the pipe to the sewer branch.
- Drain off the remaining water.
- Take out the filter.
- Unscrew the bolt securing the pump.
- Turn the car over on its side.
- Find the pump at the bottom of the car and remove it.
- Loosen the clamp at the hose entrance to the machine body.
- Remove the hose.
- Rinse under the tap.
Next, carry out all the steps in reverse order, collecting all the parts in place, tightening the clamps tightly.
If there is no blockage in the pipe, and code F5 in the Indesit machine does not appear again, do not put everything back together - also check the pump. Disassembling and cleaning the pump may be a solution to the problem, but it is possible to replace the pump.
After checking the drain and pump, putting everything back in place, run the machine in test mode - without laundry or detergents.
Sensor check
If F 05 in the SMA Indesit lights up again, then you should look for the problem in the pressure switch. This sensor is located under the top cover of the case - it is not difficult to remove it by unscrewing the mounting bolts.
On the side there is a round part from which wires and a small hose extend.
If you don’t know what to do, then don’t rush to replace parts with new ones - first check the sensor to see if it is broken. The contacts could have failed, as could the hose through which pressure from the tank flows to the sensor.
If everything is in order, we assemble the machine and turn on the washing machine. If parts need replacement, we change spare parts (ourselves or with a specialist).
Nothing helped - what else can be done?
If all of the above does not bring results, then resetting the error in the Indesit machine is possible only after repairing the electronic module.
If you know how to fix the board, do the firmware, and if you are not familiar with electronics, contact a good technician.
Description of error F08 in the Indesit washing machine
The Indesit SMA electronic controller supports a system test mode with information output:
Decoding
Code F08 indicates a breakdown of the electrical components of the washing machine. Due to the resulting defect, normal heating of the liquid is disrupted.
The control unit detects the problem and notifies the user, while stopping the wash. When you try to start the program again (for example, after turning off and then turning on the power), the error is displayed again.
If the defect does not appear after start-up, then the problem was random (for example, due to a sharp drop in voltage in the power circuit caused by an accident in the power grid or substation).
Symptoms and signs
Main symptoms of a malfunction:
Main reasons
The error occurs when there is a breakdown:
The table shows prices for some types of repairs (excluding the purchase of spare parts). Tariffs depend on the city and the status of the service center.
Recommendations
The following expert advice will help you with your work:
- You must not tilt, much less place, the washing machine on its side until the water has been drained from it.
- Complex repairs should be entrusted to a specialist.
- Parts with serious damage (pressure switch, pump) require replacement.
- When dismantling or installing parts, do not use force, as this can lead to damage to the fasteners, breakage of the part itself and other components.
- After the repair has been completed, the washing machine should first be started in test mode, without loading it with laundry and without adding washing powder.
Read about decoding error codes for Indesit washing machines in this section.
Malfunction of the pump or pressure switch
The appearance of error code F05 on the indicator may indicate a malfunction of the pump or water level sensor (pressostat) of the Indesit washing equipment. Checking these devices is a more difficult task; what to do: call a technician to repair the Indesit machine and eliminate error F05 or try to repair it yourself; again, it’s up to the owner to decide, but in any case, you should move on to the pump and sensor only after the filter and drain hose have been checked .
The remaining water is drained, the hose is disconnected, the filter is removed, then to eliminate error F05, perform the following steps:
The removed parts of the drainage system must be carefully inspected for blockages, cleaned, and rinsed with running water. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the Indesit washing machine pump. Structurally, it consists of an electric motor and an impeller. The reason for its failure may be either an electrical component or a jammed impeller.
