Washing machines Indesit are of good quality, but also with them there are breakdowns. Sometimes the Indesit washing machine does not turn on for no apparent reason.
In what can be the reasons? Let's analyze.
General information
The most frequent causes of failure
- - no electricity;
- - automatic circuit breaker is out of order;
- - The power outlet doesn't work;
- - Power cord is damaged;
- - the power button does not work;
- - the control unit is broken.
Let's understand each cause in detail. And consider how you can fix these breakdowns.
The details of the issue
The problem The power supply
If your washing machine. Indesit The problem is not necessarily the machine's problem. The problem is not necessarily with the machine. There may be something wrong with the power grid. If the light in the whole apartment is on and the other outlets are working, you need to check the power of the outlet. Simply turn off the machine and plug in another appliance that is in good working order. If the appliance doesn't turn on, you need to fix the outlet. Do it yourself if you have the right skills, or call in a specialist.
Important: De-energize the power supply before you do anything to the outlet.
The problem is with the FPS or the network drive
If you've checked the outlet and everything is fine with it, then keep looking for the problem. Inspect the washing machine cord. It may be broken. Test it with a multimeter. You should also check the FPS (noise filter or capacitor). In Indesit washing machines FPS is connected to the mains wire. It is necessary to remove them together.
Let's figure out how to do it.
- Disconnect all unnecessary things from the washing machine. Unplug it from the mains. Shut off the water and remove the filler hose, then the drain hose. Be careful with them, there may be water left.
- Next you need to turn the machine to you by its backside and remove the lid. Unscrew the screws, lift the top cover and remove it.
- In the upper left corner under the cover you will find the condenser. It has to be removed from the fasteners.
- The power cord is also held on a special fastener. It also has to be disconnected.
- Now we can take the FPS out of the washing machine with the wire.
Next, we check each of these parts separately. First, we will test the mains wire with a multimeter. If it does not test, then there is a kink. It must be eliminated by replacing the wire.
If the problem is not in the wire, then check the capacitor. We also need a multimeter for this. Put the probes on the pins and test it. After that we set the device to measure the voltage and check the FPS again. If the reading is 0 or 1, it is safe to say that the capacitor is broken. It will have to be replaced.
The problem is in the varistor or control chip
If checking the mains, cord and capacitor does not reveal the problem of breakage and the indicators do not light up, then the cause may lie in the varistor. This part controls the chip and protects it from too high a voltage. For this reason, they often burn out in severe voltage spikes. The good news is that the circuit remains intact and the varistor is not hard to replace. Let's look at how to do it below.
- Pull out the laundry detergent filler tray. There are two screws under it on Indesit washing machines. Unscrew them.
- Under the cover of the washing machine, there are three more screws that fasten the control panel. They also unscrew them.
- Now you can pull out the panel itself.
- Next you need to disassemble this unit and take out the control chip.
- On this panel we find the varistors and use a multimeter to measure the voltage on them.
- If you find a burnt-out varistor, unsolder it with a soldering iron and replace it with a new one.
Important! Solder and solder varistors very carefully. Do not damage the tracks!
If all varistors are intact, examine the circuit. Maybe the tracks or other parts are burned out. If you find one, do not rush to do it yourself. It is easy to screw up a microcircuit, but it is rather expensive to buy a new one.
A side note! In the service centers usually replace the board for a new one. Its repair there can be too expensive. Try to go to a private master. His repair will be cheaper.
Broken On/Off Button
Why else the washing machine may not work Indesit? If your home helper is old enough, then most likely the problem is in the power button. This is a problem with almost all Indesit machines manufactured 15 years ago. They have their own "Achilles' heel": if the power button short-circuits, then the whole washing machine is de-energized.
To check this, you need to remove and disassemble the control module as described above and measure with a multimeter the resistance of the button in its on position. If the problem is found in it, then replace it with a new one.
Indicators are blinking or not lit if the machine is on
Note that if there is a problem, for example, in the spin or all the indicators of your washing machine are flashing, then the problem is also in the chip.
A system failure could have occurred. Try unplugging the washing machine for a few minutes. If the problem persists, then open the manual and look for how to do a system reset for your particular model. Also, blinking or fading lights can indicate a bad contact. Ring the wires and check the contacts. They may have become loose from vibration.
Important! If there is a certain sequence in the blinking of the lights, it is a signal from the machine that a specific fault has been detected. You can find out which one from the user manual.
We found out why the washing machine Indesit Can not turn on at all or the indicators are lit, or constantly flashing. If all of these manipulations have not helped you, then contact a workshop. A specialist will help to pinpoint the exact cause of the breakdown and bring your home helper back to life.
