ISE 1606W recurring F3 (drain/pump) error

[DavidInEdinburgh]

Hello. First post. Hoping for some help / suggestions.

Our ISE 1606W washing machine is great. So sad that the brand has gone as our machines are super reliable. However, the washer has been giving F3 faults. I drained it and unscrewed the pup access and removed a couple of hair clips. Nothing else there. The unit still F3’d on the next two empty quick washes. I can’t find anything there to cause the fault.

Any ideas on what to do next? Any ISE experienced engineers in the edinburgh area?

[iadom]

How is the drain outlet pipe connected, does it go into a standpipe or is it connected directly to undersink plumbing. I have seen small buttons or even coins get pumped right through on these machines and then block the hose were it is connected to the plumbing.. Have also had a small coin such as a five pence piece get stuck in the outlet hose just were it is connected to the drain pump. Not difficult to access on these. Carefully lean the machine back against a wall, get someone to hold it if possible. You can then easily remove the long bottom panel (two torx screws underneath) to access the pump and hoses.

[DavidInEdinburgh]

Thank you for replying. The drain hose connects to the plumbing under a sink next to the machine. I’m not technical and my wife distrusts my efforts at handiwork. I’ll seek an engineer

[iadom]

Checking the end of the pipe under the sink is simple, my 4 year old granddaughter could do it. Just place something under the connection to catch any spillage and disconnect the end of the pipe to check for obstructions.

[DavidInEdinburgh]

thanks for your help. I disconnected the drain hose and cleared it out. That was the cause. So much gunk it was embarrassing. Happy wife again.

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