All indicators on the washing machine are flashing
The washing machine does not last forever, so it can break down at any time. Breakdowns and malfunctions can vary in complexity; the nature of such a breakdown is indicated by error codes on the machine’s display. When there is no display, special indicators may flash. But what if when you turn on all the lights blink at the same time, and what could this mean? This is what we will look into.
What does it mean?
Blinking of all the indicators on the washing machine is a common problem with washing machines from Indesit. Owners of such washing machines most often turn to the technician, not knowing what to do. What causes this blinking?
The most common malfunction, when all the lights blink, is a malfunction of the electronic board, or rather a breakdown of its parts. As a rule, capacitors located on the board fail or contacts burn out when water gets on the board. It is quite possible to replace capacitors yourself, especially if you are good with a soldering iron. In some cases, the board has to be changed completely, which requires significant financial costs.
For your information! Replacing capacitors will save your budget by a large amount, the main thing is to correctly diagnose the breakdown.
We find and fix the problem
To check and make sure that the electronic board is faulty, you need to remove it from the machine, which will have to be disassembled. Let's consider this process using the example of a top-loading washing machine from Indesit.
The first thing we don’t forget to do is turn off the power to the washing machine.. We begin disassembling the machine body by unscrewing the control panel, which is attached to two bolts on the back of the body.
Having removed the control panel, unscrew the hex screws holding the electronic board.
Note! In an Indesit front-loading washing machine, the control board is located in the lower corner at the rear of the machine body.
Now carefully disconnect all the wires from the board. Before doing this, you can take a photo, which will make it easier to figure out all the wires and connect them back.
We take the board and carefully inspect it, paying special attention to capacitors C17, C16, C20. If it fails, the top of the capacitor may swell. 
Important! It is best to “ring” the capacitors with a multimeter, because if one of them is dry, then it will not work, although it does not look different from a working capacitor.
We remove the faulty capacitor and look at the markings on it, using it you need to find a similar one. You can buy a new one, or remove the working capacitor from the circuit board of an old TV, USB charger, etc. Next, we solder a working capacitor onto the board, and then assemble the washing machine.
For your information! Instead of capacitor C17 with a capacity of 680 mF, you can install a capacitor with a capacity of 1000 mF.
The entire process is captured in more detail in this video.
Rare causes of blinking indicators
However, the described malfunction is not the only one that causes all the machine’s indicators to blink. Masters note a number of other reasons. Despite the fact that they occur less frequently, they should not be excluded.
- Happened self-draining water.
- The heating element for heating the water or the heating element for drying is broken.
- The electric motor has failed.
- Damage to the pump (drain pump).
- The command apparatus (KSMA) is out of order.
The heating elements of a washing machine wear out over time and fail. Their failure can stop the normal operation of the washing machine and cause the indicators on the control panel to blink. To establish this reason, you need to check with a multimeter whether the heating element is working, and if it malfunctions, replace it. A detailed description of this work is presented in the article about how to check the heating element of a washing machine.
Electric motor It does not fail often; its failure may be associated with worn brushes, by replacing which it is possible to restore its functionality. A more common problem is that the drain pump is broken or clogged. Very often, hair and fur get wrapped around the pump impeller, causing it to not work. In this case, it is enough to clean it of debris. If a more serious breakdown occurs, you will have to replace the pump to a new one.
As for the breakdown of the mechanical command device, this malfunction is very rare, since this part of the machine is one of the most reliable, but not eternal. Usually the contacts in the command device burn out. To fix the problem, you need to clean them well and reconnect them. The unit itself is located under the control panel, which is held in place by one or two bolts.
In addition, the gear may break in the KSMA. And then troubleshooting will depend on the model of the washing machine, because in some “washing machines” you will have to completely change the KSMA, in some there is the possibility of repair.
So, flashing lights on an Indesit washing machine are not a reason to say goodbye to the unit forever and look for a new replacement.After all, the reason for the light indication may be simple and does not require large financial investments. Therefore, before you panic and think that the machine is broken, carry out diagnosticsWe hope our article will help you do this.
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Thank you, I replaced the C16 and there is no problem...
And although the current is alternating, when installing, pay attention to the (+) and (-) on the capacitor...
Why is it variable? There's a permanent one!
What kind of variable is it from?)
When turned on and started, it does not draw water, but as if it is trying to wash and after a second the water levels flash. What is this? How to treat? Vertical washing machine.
Most likely this is a heating element.
Hello, how did you solve the problem?
Good time! Guys, has anyone encountered the following malfunction - the washing machine worked in normal mode, took out the laundry (wrung out as usual), loaded the next “portion”, after some time they wanted to start it again - we see that the “iron” and “delay timer” lights are on. , and the start button blinks constantly. At the same time, the door was open - it was not closed. The car does not start and does not respond. turning on/off the network did not do anything.
Have you solved the problem?
Thanks for the help! Saved on calling a technician or replacing the board. Replaced the condenser and everything is fine.
A capacitor can be used for 1000 mF, if someone doesn’t have one for 670.
Good day, please tell me what the cause of the breakdown could be if all the indicators flash first, and then it does not switch to the spin and rinse mode, even forcibly! Thanks in advance.
Hello, please tell me, at first the machine washes, but after a while the wash indicator starts flashing and does not stop supplying water to the machine. What could be the reason?
Hello, yesterday the Indesit washing machine started flashing all the lights... the fault was with the capacitors. During disassembly, it turned out that this was due to new brushes in the engine. The brushes were rectangular. When grinding them, graphite dust appeared, which got into the control unit and shorted the board tracks. After removing the dust, the machine started working normally. Maybe this advice will help someone.
Great! Vertical machine ARTF 1047 Indesit. After plugging the extension cord into the outlet, it does not respond after pressing and holding the on button. After 2-3 minutes, the delay timer, super wash, extra rinse, light ironing and half-pause button start flashing. Help!
Hello everybody. I have a recurring problem - the Indesit WISL92 machine. The network button does not respond to presses at all.At the same time, the machine’s power indicator is either blinking or constantly on (during the washing process), but the worst thing is that the machine does not always start with the “start” button; sometimes you have to start 8-10 times the first time. For good luck. Does anyone know what the problem might be?
Replace the button yourself. The old one has fallen into disrepair and does not close.
People who understand, tell me! The machine is wisl 92. The network button does not respond. And the start starts after 10-15 clicks.
Witl106. The lights on the panel were flashing, the machine was silent. Replaced C16, C17 - now everything works again. The asking price is 20 rubles.
My machine is a labor veteran. She is over 15 years old. Refused to wash it several times. And every time they dealt with breakdowns on their own. They changed the brushes, there were problems in the board. And today, when the machine started blinking, my husband was not at home. I decided to try to do something myself. I unscrewed the plug from the bottom of the machine and drained the water. It turned out that two buttons were stuck in the drain. I removed them and the car started))) Well, it happens like that)
Indesit Witl 86. All buttons were blinking. I changed c16, c17 (swollen) Now the “delay timer”, “stain removal”, “blocking indicator” buttons are blinking. Please advise what else can be done?
Indesit IWSB-5085-(CIS) completes 1 wash cycle, drains the water and the top row of lights starts blinking. What does this mean?
When plugged in, all the buttons and lights blinked. After a while of blinking, everything stopped and the machine could be turned on.One day the car wouldn't turn on. I changed the condensers C16, C17 (swollen). Result: all buttons and the spin light blink. After pressing the lock button, the lock button, delay timer, and stain removal begin to blink. The machine is Indesit Witl 86. It worked for 13 years without breakdowns. Please tell me what needs to be done to fix it? Thank you in advance!
About a year after the first appearance of this malfunction, it helped to turn off the machine from the network and leave it for 30 minutes. It didn't work today. Along the way you will have to change the air conditioners
Hello! I have the same problem: the Indesit machine was washing, but the lock glows red, and then after a few minutes all the lights start flashing and there are problems with the hose. It's like he can't drain it.
Hello! SMA Indesit WIU 81sci, when the mode is turned on, fills with water, stops, lamps 1, 2, 4 and the hatch begin to flash (spin, rinse, revolutions and hatch). When you turn on the spin, sometimes the drum will turn and flash again. The water does not drain. The pump, heating element, temperature sensor ring, give the norm, the drain is clean. I'm asking for advice.
Were you able to solve the problem? I have the same one, it started blinking after replacing the drain pump.
How to open the door? The laundry is damp there, is the door blocked?
First, wait 5-10 minutes. Perhaps the machine itself will allow you to open the door. If that doesn't help, read the article: Unlock the washing machine yourself
Hello! My INDESIT WIL 105 stops when rinsing or spinning, buzzes and the delay indicator and door lock start flashing. In this case, it is not possible to turn it off with the ON/OFF button; you have to unplug the cord from the network. Cleaned the filter, no change.
We have the same problem with the delay indicator and locking, it doesn’t want to press, what could it be?
Vertical. Electric pumps are working. When starting, it does not fill with water, all indicators light up.
I replaced the capacitors, but the machine kept blinking and blinking. Tell me what to do?
Hello, please tell me what is the reason... the Indesit machine. Turned it on, all the indicators came on, then went off. And they don't light up anymore. Doesn't respond to the power button. I removed the board, cleared the black on it, but it didn’t help.
I have the same problem, if you solved yours, tell me how?
Good afternoon. Help is needed! Please!
Indesit machine. Replaced the bearing and seal. Turned it on. In the spin mode, the machine stops, buzzes, and the entire panel flashes. We changed the heating element. When idling the car runs fine. We loaded the laundry, everything repeats again.
Good afternoon, Indesit machine. The entire panel flashes and immediately drains the water.
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Indesit Witl 86. All buttons were blinking. I changed c16 (it was swollen, showed 460 Ohm ESR), replaced it - everything worked. THX!
Doesn't turn on, no indicators light up.Although when I plug the plug into the socket, it is clear that there is resistance. That is, it sparks slightly. Well, as it should be. But nothing works.
Everything helped. Thanks for the advice.
A month ago, all the lights were blinking, after 20-30 seconds it turned on and worked normally. Yesterday they turned it on, they constantly blink and do not go out.
Thanks for the advice, I replaced all four capacitors, everything worked, the price was 27 rubles. 50 kopecks
Indesit machine. All indicators are flashing. I disassembled the capacitors that were not swollen. I didn't change it. What else could be the reason? Thanks a lot.
Are there 5v and 12v voltages? Containers that are not swollen do not mean they are working. Solder and check. Perhaps even 22 microfarads has dried out. 400v. The picture will be similar.
Machine Indesit witl106. We replaced the heating element, but when the machine is turned on, almost all the indicators light up, please tell me the reason. Thank you.