Error F01 in the Indesit washing machine is quite rare and indicates a motor breakdown.
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 washers with electronic functionality, the display shows error F01.
How error codes are decrypted
What does it mean if the F01 error appears 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 flashing lights and the manifestation of an error.
The motor is the most durable part of the Indesit machine. Problems with it can occur as a result of wear rather than damage. Therefore, the most common error F1 occurs in older models.
Signs of breakage
Causes of the DTC:
- the drum does not spin, the wash does not start;
- problems with the outlet and the cord of the machine;
- when the drum rotates, a crack is heard - wear of carbon brushes has occurred;
- there was a break in the winding of the electric motor;
- engine block contacts are corroded;
- malfunctioning triac module.
A close inspection will help solve the problem.
How to fix the malfunction yourself
If an F1 error occurs, first check for voltage in the mains. For normal operation, the Indesit washing machine requires a power supply of more than 200 V.
If everything is OK with the voltage, reboot the system. To do this, disconnect from the network for 20 minutes, then turn it on.
What to do if the error Ф 01 lights up on the display again:
- Check that the outlet and cord are working.
- The external state is not suspicious? 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 case, the brushes should be replaced with new ones. The next time you wash, you may hear a distinctive pop. Everything is fine, grinding of new brushes is in progress.
- Check control module pins. Often due to high humidity, they corrode. If possible, clean or replace the contacts.
- If the motor winding burns out or is 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.
- A malfunction with the control module is not a problem 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 stopping the drum during washing mean? Let us consider this problem separately.
You loaded the laundry, the water intake started, but at some stage the process stopped. In this case, the error F1 is lit on the scoreboard. First of all, unplug the Indesit washing machine and drain the water using the drain valve. Empty the tank and try to sort out the problem.
Overload
First check if the drum rotates under your arm. If so, divide the laundry in half and restart the wash.
The drum does not work when washing, but rotates by hand
Possible malfunctions and their solution:
- Belt problems: torn, worn, loose or slipped off the pulley. In the latter case, you need to return the belt to its original place, in the rest you should replace it.
- Breakdown of the electronic board: no start signal is received to the drum. To remove the error, a program reset is required. In severe cases, flashing or replacement of the part is required.
- Erasing brushes requires replacement.
- Motor malfunction. As a result of frequent power surges, leaks, a serious breakdown occurs - only the master can fix this.
Jammed drum
It does not spin, does not work when washing.
- The belt has slipped or loosened.
- A foreign object has fallen. Often between the tank and the drum are coins and small items. To remove them, remove the back cover of the machine, remove the heater, then remove the item.
- Bearing wear occurs as a result of long work, frequent use of cleaning products that wipe the seals. Due to damaged oil seals, moisture enters the bearings, after which they rust. Replacing a part yourself is difficult, you have to completely disassemble the machine.
Now you have figured out what to do if the Indesit machine generates an error f 01. The main thing is not to start the problem, if a trouble code appears, it is better to immediately understand their causes.