Error F05 on the washing machine Indesit is displayed as a fault code on the electronic display.
The appearance of a code indicates a problem with the water draining or a malfunction of the pump responsible for draining the water.
In Indesit washing machines on electromechanical control, when the F 05 error occurs, the following indicators light up:
- Super Wash.
- "Extra rinse."
Also, with the F05 code, the indicators flash in such washing machines:
- "Soak".
- "Spin."
Next, we will take a closer look at what the F05 error means in the Indesit washing machine, why it shows an error, where to find a solution to the problem.
Causes and interpretation of trouble codes
If you want to know what the F 05 error means, the code of which is lit on the Indesit СМА display, everything is simple - there are only 2 problems that can provoke error codes f05 or f5. These are the following breakdowns:
- The problem of the drain pump (in 90% of cases).
- Failure of the pressure switch (sensor that informs the electronic module about the water level in the tank).
If the sensor is broken and the machine gives an error, the pump works - pumps water from the tank, completing the drain process, only the pressure switch does not inform the electronic module that the tank is empty. The program “hangs” and shows the ill-fated error on the display.
How to find a breakdown with error F05 and what to do with it
If F05 is displayed on the display panel of the Indesit washing machine, it is necessary to eliminate blockages in the entire drain mechanism in order to remove 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 pulling it slightly towards you.
Important! Before removing the filter, lay a rag on the floor near the machine, because water will flow from the tank if the hole is not completely blocked.
Inspect the filter, rinse it under the tap. If the filter is practically clean, there are no blockages in it, then the next step is to clean the nozzle, which connects the machine to the hole in the sewer and discharges waste water into it.
How to eliminate a clogged hose:
- Prepare a bucket (you can lower the nozzle into the sink or toilet bowl).
- Loosen the clamp holding the pipe on the sewer.
- Drain the remaining water.
- Take out the filter.
- Remove the bolt securing the pump.
- Turn the machine on its side.
- At the bottom of the machine, locate the pump and remove it.
- Loosen the hose clamp at the hose inlet to the machine body.
- Remove the hose.
- Rinse under the tap.
Next, carry out all the steps in the reverse order, collecting all the parts in place, tightening the clamps tightly.
If there is no blockage in the pipe, and the F5 code in the Indesit machine does not appear again, do not collect everything back - check the pump too. Dismantling and cleaning the pump can be a solution to the problem, but the possibility of replacing the pump is not ruled out.
After checking the drain and pump, collecting everything in place, start the machine in test mode - without laundry and detergents.
Sensor check
If F 05 in SMA Indesit caught fire again, then the snag should be looked for in the pressure switch. This sensor is located under the upper housing cover - it will not be difficult to remove it by unscrewing the fixing bolts.
On the side there is a round-shaped part from which wires and a small hose extend.
If you do not know what to do, then do not rush to replace the parts with new ones - first check the sensor for damage. The contacts, as well as the hose through which pressure from the tank goes to the sensor, could fail.
If everything is in order, we collect the machine and turn on the laundry for free. If the parts need to be replaced, we replace the parts (ourselves or with the master).
Nothing helped - what else can be done
If all of the above does not work, 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 master.