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Error F11 in the washing machine Indesit

error f11 on CM IndesitModern Indesit washing machines are able to independently diagnose system problems and submit “SOS” to their owner. One of these signals will be the inscription “F11” on the display, and if there is none, the “Rinse”, “Intensive Wash”, “No Spin”, “Fast Iron” and “Spin” lights will flash. All this clearly indicates the existing problems with draining the water, and in order to continue washing, it is necessary to eliminate the problem.

It is not difficult to independently return the unit to operability: it is enough to find out the cause of the F11 error on the Indesit washing machine. Possible sources of malfunction may be a dirty filter, a broken water level sensor, or a burnt out pump. In most cases, you can diagnose a defect and repair the washer yourself. How to do it competently and quickly - we will describe in detail below.

What can cause this code?

Error F11 can overtake both at startup and during the washing process. For example, a machine suddenly does not want to drain water, wring out laundry or stop a cycle that has just been started. The following malfunctions may be the cause of the unpleasant situation:

  • system crash;
  • filter contamination;
  • malfunction of the drain pump;
  • idle pressure switch;
  • problems with the control module.

Also, a similar code may indicate problems with individual elements of the drain mechanism: pipes, hose, wires. But first you need to eliminate a possible system crash and reboot the machine. If after resetting the error, shutting down and rebooting, the washer still shows F11 - you will have to start repairing yourself. Check for possible problems in order: from the filter, pump and hoses to the control system.

Let's start with the trash filter

The most common source of failure with error code F11 is a clogged filter in which paper, hair, buttons and other small debris accumulate. All this must be carefully removed without damaging the filtration system. It is necessary to act strictly according to the instructions, which are followed by the masters in the services for servicing Indesit machines. We act like this.

  1. First, disconnect the washer from the mains and turn off the water and drain.pour water into a container
  2. Locate the filter. In most Indesit models, both frontal and vertical type of loading, it is located below the special panel.
  3. We pry the panel with scissors or a flat screwdriver and remove the cover.
  4. We lay a rag under the unit and unscrew the filter. It is necessary to be prepared for the fact that water will pour out of the drainage system.
  5. Carefully clean the unscrewed filter: first we remove large debris, then we clean the plaque with a standard sponge or a toothbrush. There is a more effective way to remove limescale and an unpleasant odor - soak the filter in water with the addition of citric acid.
  6. Next, we wash the part under a strong stream of warm water.

Important! Water should be warm, since at high temperatures the plastic can deform, and the rubber seal can lose elasticity.

After cleaning the filter itself, you must pay attention to the surrounding elements of the drain system. So, be sure to check the landing hole, shine it with a flashlight and remove plaque and dirt. We complete the cleaning process by returning the filter to its place and attaching all the nozzles. The main thing is that the filter cover fits snugly on the device, otherwise water will leak.

Such cleaning of the filtration system should be regular and carried out every six months. Also useful for the Indesit washing machine is a comprehensive wet cleaning of the internal device every six months.

Go to the drain pump

If the source of the error is a faulty drain pump, then repair will go the other way. Then you have to carefully examine the integrity of the pump.First of all, it is necessary to provide access to the part: unscrew the fasteners, remove the bottom, disconnect the wires supplied, loosen the clamps and remove the device. Instructions on what to do next are as follows.

  1. To clean branch pipes.drain pump in indesit
  2. Inspect the impeller of the pump and, if there is wound hair, dirt and debris, thoroughly clean it. This action will require dismantling the pump, which is easy to do with your own hands.
  3. It is necessary to photograph the initial location of the wiring, disconnect the conductors from the pump, unclip the clamps, pull off the hose with the pipe and turn the housing counterclockwise half a turn.
  4. Next, pry the latches, remove the cover and inspect the mechanism, rubber seals and the impeller. After thorough cleaning, we assemble the structure back and install it in its original place, I focus on the photograph.
  5. Check the pump with a multimeter to eliminate the possibility of burnout due to a short circuit or overheating. To do this, just adjust the measuring device, attach the probes to the contacts and fix the value. If the figure is less than one on the screen, the pump has burned out and cannot be repaired, and when a three-digit number appears, you need to continue troubleshooting.
  6. Feel the failed hoses from the tank to the pump, laying the washer on its side. Rarely, but it happens that a sock or children's clothing gets into a rubber sleeve. To remove the blockage, you will have to disconnect the hose from the pump and clean it.

When cleaning the filter and checking the pump does not explain the F11 error or the pump needs to be replaced, pay attention to the control board triac and water level sensor. It is difficult and unsafe to test their performance for an untrained person, and only a specialist can choose a new suitable pump. Therefore, it is better to contact the after-sales service and entrust the Indesit washing machine to professionals.

   

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