Indesit WIDL Washer Dryer Fault Codes

More fault codes from Indesit used on their WIDL range of washer dryers but can also be seen in Ariston and possibly Hotpoint washer dryers as well.

  NOTE: False errors can be given by a faulty earth connection, make sure that the earth is good.

  Faults that do not show a fault code

• Water turned off at the tap or inlet valve open circuit
• Some motor faults such as faulty carbons, plug out; the washing machine will lock but not start
• Open field coil will show fault F01
• Motor thermal cutout operates during the cycle; the washing machien machine will restart when the thermal cutout resets
• Wash element goes open circuit when full and operating, the washing machine will continue to wash

These fault codes are displayed by way of blinking or flashing light on the front of the washing machine similar to the patterns shown below with each representing a different area of failure.

Before you start any investigation of the fault or even remove the lid of your Indesit washing machine please read and fully understand this article in full and pay particular attention to the safety and information notices at the bottom of this page as they contain extremely important information!

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  Indesit WIDL Washer Dryer Fault Codes

These fault codes are written for washing machine repairers and not for the general public by Indesit and they assume a certain level of competence on the part of the user in diagnostic routines. We have added some notes to try to assist you in determining the nature of the fault you have but, you will still need to investigate each failure on its own merits. For more help and advice on fault finding on a washing machine please refer to our basic fault finding guide from this link before you begin.

If you struggle or cannot find the appropriate fault code that you need for your Indesit machine please ask in the forums and the gusy there will do what they can to help and locate the meaning of the fault code you need

Please check that any Indesit washing machine spares recommended are suitable for use on your particular Indesit washer dryer model. If you are unsure about the suitability of any spare part please ask to ensure that you get the correct spares for your washer dryer. Please, don’t guess or assume as spares can be altered on a production run with the same model number having several different alternative components used.

  Fault Code Lights Legend

This is our very simple legend to show the state of the lights, lamps or LED’s as they are unlit, flashing or lit continuously.

Light or LED not lit

Light or LED flashing

Light or LED lit solid, no flash

  Indesit Fault Codes For WIDL Washer Dryers

  More Indesit Washing Machine Help, Advice And Guidance

Should you need more help and guidance please use the links from this article as most of them will help you to understand your Indesit washing machine a lot better and probably very much help you in diagnosing the fault you have. Of course there are many other articles on the site that will also help you do this.

In addition you can post in our help and advice forums after registering but please do pay heed to the information below before doing so and read the guides, they are there to help you.

You must understand certain things before you begin or attempt any repairs on your own and we want to make these points very, very clear to anyone that decides to investigate one of these or any other washing machines:

• We are not responsible for your safety, you are and by using this guide you accept that and accept that any damage that you may cause and work undertaken is entirely at your own risk.
• We will advise the common causes of the fault codes but we cannot guarantee that any parts or work recommended will resolve the issue. It is entirely your responsibility to diagnose your particular problem and resolve it.
• We are not responsible for you buying spares that do not resolve the problem, this is down to your own diagnosis not ours.
• No warranty is inferred, implied or given.

You also have to be aware that fault or error codes are not a “magic bullet”, they will not tell you what the precise problem is with your Indesit washing machine, they will only offer you an indication of where the problem lies and they are no substitute for diagnostic skills. You can find out more about what fault codes actually tell you in this article. So please be well aware that, even with this new found knowledge you will still have to actually be capable of investigating and diagnosing the problem and this means adhering to basic appliance safety for working on them. 

Please do note that manufacturers can and do change fault codes without notice and we cannot guarantee that these error codes will apply to your particular model as all codes apply to a wide range of appliances and not normally any one specific model. To determine if these fault codes do apply to your particular Indesit washing machine model please post a request to confirm this in the forums.