Error F08 in the Indesit washing machine – how to fix it

Does the Indesit washing machine give an error F08 on the display, and on the electromechanical model does the “Quick Wash” light come on and the “Turns” indicator flash? Be careful, this is one of the most dangerous mistakes that can lead to spontaneous combustion of the Indesit CMA.

Before undertaking the decoding of the fault code, unplug the machine from the network.

Causes of the error

What does error F 08 mean? On the control panel, the control element of the heating element is closed, or the tubular electric heater itself is faulty.

Let’s figure out why the display of the Indesit machine shows the F08 error:

1. The heater relay is stuck.
2. The temperature sensor or heating element has shorted.
3. The problem lies in a faulty control module.
4. Only 1% chance that the cause is the engine or damaged wiring.

Outwardly, the breakdown is expressed in the fact that the Indesit washing machine does not heat the water, or the wash does not end.

The solution

What to do and how to fix error 08? First, decide what is the reason.

Malfunction of heating element or temperature sensor

First of all, you need to ring the heating element using a multimeter:

• Unscrew the back wall of the washer.
• Disconnect all wires, make sure that the device is completely de-energized.
• Set your multimeter to 20 ohms and measure the resistance.
• If the value is more than 20 ohms, then everything is in order.
• If the number 1 is displayed on the screen, then there is a break inside the heater, and it needs to be replaced.
• Check the heating element for breakdown. Breakage of the dielectric inside the instrument may cause sparks and fire. To call, you also need a tester, a video on the topic will help to check:

How to troubleshoot and solve the problem:

• Disconnect the heating element from the wires, unscrew the fasteners.
• Replace heater.

To remove the f08 error on the Indesit washer, check the temperature sensor for signs of rust and corrosion. If any are found, you will need to replace the heating element along with the sensor, cleaning is useless.

Failure of the control module

If the previous checks failed, there could be a failure in the control system. As a result, the machine does not receive commands to heat up.

Why did the crash happen? There are many options, a professional will help determine the right one. The board is a complex and expensive part, so it is better to trust the master.

Cause in wiring or motor

High humidity conditions provoke oxidation of the engine contacts, which leads to an error code.

What to do? You will need to ring the motor, then remove it, inspect the contacts, clean and blow the dust off the brushes. Also check the wiring leading to the motor. Perhaps this will help reset error 8.

Knowing what the fault code means, you can quickly find out why the breakdown occurred. But to repair it yourself or call the master – it’s up to you.