Indesit washing machine does not turn on: malfunctions and their elimination

When the Indesit washing machine does not turn on, there can be many reasons for its failure, not all of them require contacting a repair shop. Most of such equipment failures are associated with a violation of the rules of its operation, a banal power outage, a malfunction of the outlet. Finding out how to recognize the causes of a breakdown, due to which the washing machine does not start and the lights flash, is also not too difficult - study the instructions for the technique in sufficient detail, where possible fault codes are indicated.

When the Indesit washing machine does not turn on, the first thing to do is to check for the presence of electrical power. If the cause of the breakdown is this, and the equipment is turned off during washing, it is worthwhile to proceed according to the following algorithm.

1. Make sure the power plug is plugged into a power outlet... Forgetfulness can lead to the fact that the car will be perceived as broken, even when it is fully functional.
2. Check display and indicators. If the screen is completely extinguished, there are obvious problems with switching on, you need to go further and perform more detailed diagnostics. The complete lack of reaction to pressing the buttons, the connection to the network indicates the presence of serious problems.
3. Check the presence of electrical power in the room. If it is, the light is on in the room, you need to look further. In the event of a power outage, it is worth examining the state of the RCD or the machine. If it worked, the position of the levers will be changed - you should look for the desired element in the electrical panel.
4. Check that the socket is working properly. If other electrical appliances turn on and work normally, then the problem is not in the connection point. Do not use sockets with protruding wires, falling out or loosely attached to connect devices. If smoke or burning smell appears, be sure to disconnect the device from the mains, if necessary, turn off the power supply.
5. Examine the integrity of the power cord. If it is pinched, broken, or has traces of damage, the machine should be disconnected from the power supply immediately. In a private home, you need to be especially careful. Rodents can damage the wiring, and the violation of its integrity is often difficult to recognize.

If the technician stops responding to the turn-on command, the cause of the problems may be no power on the power button... This can be done using a multimeter that supports buzzer mode. If there is no power supply, there will be no response in the form of an audible signal.

A built-in filter against mains voltage drops in the machine prevents the failure of complex, expensive equipment. If the FPS is faulty, the engine will not work - this is provided by the manufacturer. In the event of a dangerously low or high voltage, the machine will also stop working and will not resume until the network problem is eliminated. This helps to protect the heating element, electric motor, control panel and central processor from possible damage.

When operating in the normal mode, the FPS, which is a capacitive capacitor, acts as a voltage stabilizer, filters the possible entry into the general network of peak surges and voltage drops arising during the operation of an asynchronous motor. The working resource of the device is quite large, but it can also fail. In this case, the cause of problems may be burned out contacts or a breakdown caused by a critical increase in voltage.

This element in the design of the washing machine is needed directly to protect the engine. Varistors are placed in pairs, touching them with the contacts of the brush and the body of the electric motor. When the voltage indicators change, there is an abrupt increase in resistance in this element of the electrical circuit. When a certain limit is exceeded, a controlled short circuit occurs in the system, at which the supply of current is interrupted... To restore the performance of equipment failed varistors will need to be replaced.

If there are no problems with the power supply, the lights blink and are on, the display is working, it switches modes, but the machine still does not erase, the source of trouble can be UBL or the lock responsible for blocking the hatch. The design features of the door in the technique of the brand are such that it does not start washing if an additional electronic lock does not work after closing. Its task is to block the hatch, for the user this moment is heard as a quiet click. If the machine does not start, and the "lock" is lit on the panel, this will be the cause of the problem.

The breakdown in this case is associated with a system failure, which can be eliminated with a full data reset. The first measure in such a situation will be to disconnect the equipment from the network. If after a while the problem persists, you need to find the data on the combination of buttons for the system reset in the machine manual.

Sometimes a flashing light indicates that the wiring is not providing a sufficiently stable contact. This could be caused by loose connectors or an unnoticed short circuit. A multimeter will help identify the most vulnerable spots. Visually, a breakdown can be diagnosed, if the equipment blinks for a short time and immediately turns off... The flashing of the lights is not chaotic, but in a certain order indicates that the machine has performed self-diagnosis and reports a problem. Having decrypted the code, it is imperative to eliminate the cause of the problem, preventing the inclusion of technology.

Even in such a high-tech machine as Indesit, many repair work is quite capable of performing even by a home craftsman with minimal experience and a set of tools. Of course, on your own it is recommended to carry out the repair only after the expiry of the warranty period for the equipment.

A home craftsman may well take this type of work into his own hands. The procedure will be as follows.

1. The hatch opens.
2. The seal folds back to reveal the collar inside the cuff. She refills the tank.
3. The fastening screws are removed.
4. The blocking lock is removed, disconnected from the power supply.
5. The part is called with a multimeter. The broken element is replaced with a new one.
6. All parts are returned to the place.

In order to replace this filter, it will be necessary to completely disconnect the equipment not only from the network, but also from the sewage system, water supply system. After that, the unit is turned with its back side, the back cover is dismantled from it. On the left, near the side wall, you need to find a capacitor fixed by wiring, disconnect it from the mount. A burnt-out part can be identified visually.

When selecting a replacement it is important to pay attention to the conformity of the device model and the marking of the spare part.

The older the washing machine gets, the more often it has a problem with mechanical parts. One of these complications can be the failure of the start button. In the Indesit technique, it is directly connected to the power cord and can often burn out in the event of a short circuit. To find out if there is a contact, a simple diagnosis will help, which takes place in the following order.

Replacing the Start button:

• the washing machine is disconnected from the network;
• the upper part of the body is dismantled;
• the control panel is removed from the standard mount;
• disconnect the button from the place of its wired connection;
• select the "start" position, with the current connected, check the presence of the contact.

If, when checking with a multimeter, the buzzer is not audible, the button must be replaced. In addition, its normal operation may interfere with sinking under the influence of too strong pressure, clogging with powder or dust.

Vibration loads, the complexity of the structure of the washing machine and the wiring hidden in the case can lead to the fact that the contact network inside the equipment is damaged. If the cause of the problems is solely in this, you will have to completely disassemble the case, manually check all the wiring using a multimeter. All fasteners to the microcircuits must also be checked. Only after a complete diagnosis and replacement of damaged areas can you start assembling and starting the washing machine.

For information on what to do if the Indesit washing machine does not turn on, see below.