Indiset WM F08 code

[dames]

Hi all, haven’t been here for while but could do with your help once again.
I’ve got the F08 code on my Indiset washing machine . I’ve tested the element and the sensor, both of which appear fine. Readings in 30s on element and 30s on sensor ( which descends on warming in hand.
What’s next to check?

Thanks for reading.

D

[electrofix]

seem to remember some bulletin somewhere that said tap the heater relay if you get thia fault

may be wrong on that one but it cant hurt as F8 can be sticking heater relay
also when you tested the heater did you check it for earth faults ?

Dave

[dames]

Thanks for reply Dave.
When you say relay do you mean the sensor in the back of the element?
As regards the earth no i didn’t test that , will look that one up .

Dames

[electrofix]

no the relay is on the control board

i would check for earth faults first

you need a meter that can measure meg ohms

Dave

[dames]

Ok , will do , got a basc kewtech meter.
How do i test for earth? Done the continuity on L/N and sensor.
So I take the relay is in the box bottom left at back of machine? Don’t suppose you have a pic or link so I know what to tap?
Not having a good day so far , washing gone , poolish for my bread failed amd toilet got a leak somewhere. So much for enjoying making xmas decs ony scrollsaw today!

D

[electrofix]

you measure between one of the heater terminals and earth with both wires disconnected from the heater

How competant are you with electrics

Dave

[dames]

Not too bad , done a few spurs in my time.

D

[electrofix]

ok then one way you can find out is disconnect the calbles to the heater and attach something else to it. old style lamps work great. led lamps may well work as well but not tried that

you can then after insulating the connection and removing the motor belt for safety try the machine

if the heater element was the source of the problem it will run normally but when it gets to heater phase the lamp will light

goes without saying to remove plug untill you test it

Dave

[dames]

I think that is beyond my capabilities Dave. Thanks for the reply but I think Ive come to the end of my attempts to fix.
Can happily do belts , bearings and door seals but I’m going to stop at the more complex electrics.
Time for me to get an expert out I think.
Indesit charge £144 i think and parts are covered as it’s only 1½ years old.
Thanks for your time though , very much appreciated.

Dames 🙂

[electrofix]

looks like one off repair £138 or monthly insurance covering whole machine £23

Dave

[dames]

Yeh won’t be doing mthly sub , got a pension to fund
Have to suck it up and get the one off repair

D

[dames]

Unbelievably this morning it’s working again
Went to get washing out of it , door locked , turn off and on again , thought I’d try a spin just in case and it’s working 🙂

Probably that sticky module then ?

Will give a wash test later.

Dames

[dames]

Nope , no go .
Engineer booked.

D

[electrofix]

could be an earth fault on the heater as earth faults normally get worse when things heat up

but you will find out when the enginneer visits

Dave

[dames]

All fixed .
Finally got hold of the ‘ report ‘ and says as follows.
F8 fit module heater test ok .

Is that the element?

D

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