Error F01 in the Indesit washing machine – how to fix

Error F01 in the Indesit washing machine is quite rare and indicates a breakdown of the electric motor.

Often this happens in older models with mechanical control. So, the user may notice that the “Extra Rinse” indicator is lit on the display or the “Spin” and “Lock” indicators are blinking.

In modern washing machines with electronic functionality, the display shows error F01.

How error codes are decoded

What does it mean if the F01 error is displayed on the Indesit CMA display? A malfunction has occurred with the motor (electric motor) of the washing machine. On the electronic unit, the control element closes, this leads to the flashing of the lights and the manifestation of an error.

The motor is the most durable part of the Indesit machine. Problems with it can arise more as a result of wear than breakdown. Therefore, the F1 error is most often found in older models.

Signs of breakage

Causes of a fault code:

  • the drum does not spin, the wash does not start;
  • problems with the socket and cord of the machine;
  • when the drum rotates, a crack is heard – the carbon brushes have worn out;
  • there was a break in the winding of the electric motor;
  • engine pad contacts are corroded;
  • module triac failure.

Careful inspection will help solve the problem.

How to troubleshoot yourself

If error F1 occurs, first check the presence of voltage in the mains. For normal operation, the Indesit washing machine requires a power supply of more than 200 V.

If everything is in order with the voltage, reboot the system. To do this, disconnect from the network for 20 minutes, then turn it on.

What to do if error F 01 is on the display again:

  1. Check that the socket and cord are working properly.
  2. The external state does not cause suspicions? Then you need to inspect the engine:
  • Open the service hatch. Using an 8 mm wrench, unscrew the electric motor, carefully disconnect the wires connecting it to the motor.
  • After removing the engine, inspect the two plates (brushes).
  • Remove them with a screwdriver, inspect for damage and wear. If this is the reason, the brushes should be replaced with new ones. During the next wash, you may hear a characteristic crackle. Everything is fine, new brushes are being lapped.
  1. Check the contacts on the control module. Often due to high humidity, they corrode. Clean or replace contacts if possible.
  2. If the motor winding is burned or worn out, the motor must be replaced. It happens that repair is impossible or not profitable from a financial point of view. Then it’s cheaper to buy a new car.
  3. A malfunction with the control module is not a task for beginners. This is one of the expensive and complex parts. Therefore, it is better to entrust the repair to a professional master.

What does the drum stop during washing mean? Let’s consider this problem separately.

You loaded the laundry, the water was taken, but at some stage the process stopped. At the same time, the F1 error is on the display. First of all, disconnect the Indesit washing machine from the mains and drain the water using the drain valve. Empty the tank and try to sort out the problem.

Overload

First check if the drum is spinning under your hand. If so, divide the laundry in half and run the wash again.

The washing drum does not work, but rotates by hand

Possible malfunctions and their solution:

  • Belt problems: Broken, worn, loose, or slipped off the pulley. In the latter case, you need to return the belt to its original place, in the rest it should be replaced.
  • Breakdown of the electronic board: the drum does not receive a start signal. To remove the error, you will need to reset the programs. In severe cases, a flashing or replacement of the part is required.
  • Erasing the brushes requires replacing them.
  • Motor failure. As a result of frequent power surges, leaks, a serious breakdown occurs – only the master is able to fix this.

Jammed drum

It does not spin by hand, does not work when washing.

  • Belt slipped or loose.
  • A foreign object has entered. Often, coins and small items are between the tank and the drum. To remove them, remove the back cover of the machine, remove the heating element, then remove the object.
  • Bearing wear occurs as a result of long work, frequent use of cleaning products that erase the seals. Due to damaged oil seals, moisture gets on the bearings, after which they rust. Replacing the part yourself is difficult, you have to completely disassemble the car.

Now you have figured out what to do if the Indesit machine gives an error f 01. The main thing is not to start the problem, when a fault code appears, it is better to immediately understand their causes.

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