Question 1

What does error code F05 (Indesit) / E03 (Whirlpool) u Whirlpool & Indesit mean and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Washing machine not draining water or faulty NTC temperature sensor. Troubleshooting & fix: Unscrew and clean coins and lint from the lower drain pump filter; if the pump only hums without pumping, replace the Askoll magnetic drain pump.

Question 2

What does error code F06 / F6 E1 / F6 E7 u Whirlpool & Indesit mean and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Appliance not filling with water (dishwasher flowmeter error) or missing motor tachometer signal. Troubleshooting & fix: On a Whirlpool dishwasher, replace the reed switch on the side water matrix (labyrinth) or clean the inlet screen; on a washer, inspect the motor carbon brushes and tachometer coil.

Question 3

What does error code F08 / F12 (Whirlpool) / F02 u Whirlpool & Indesit mean and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Heating element fault (earth leakage current to chassis) or jammed drum motor. Troubleshooting & fix: A limescale-corroded heating element is leaking current into the water – measure the heater insulation resistance and replace the heating element along with the NTC sensor.

Question 4

What does error code F15 (Whirlpool Dishwasher) u Whirlpool & Indesit mean and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Main wash (circulation) pump fault or spray zone diverter valve error. Troubleshooting & fix: Worn graphite rotor bushings inside the Whirlpool dishwasher circulation pump (causing RPM fluctuations and wash cycle stops) or a jammed Diverter disc valve under the sump mesh.

Question 5

What does error code F01 / Fdl / Fdu u Whirlpool & Indesit mean and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Engine Code triac short-circuit on the control board or faulty electric door lock. Troubleshooting & fix: For code Fdl/Fdu, replace the bimetallic or solenoid washing machine door interlock; for code F01, inspect the motor connector for water ingress and check the power triac on the PCB.

Whirlpool & Indesit Error Codes: F05 / E03, F06 / F6 E1, F08 / F02, F15, F01 / F12 – Error Code Meaning, Troubleshooting & Repair

Error Code Reference Table for Whirlpool & Indesit and step-by-step repair procedure:

Error Code	Meaning / Fault Symptom	Most Common Cause & Repair Procedure
F05 (Indesit) / E03 (Whirlpool)	Washing machine not draining water or faulty NTC temperature sensor	Unscrew and clean coins and lint from the lower drain pump filter; if the pump only hums without pumping, replace the Askoll magnetic drain pump.
F06 / F6 E1 / F6 E7	Appliance not filling with water (dishwasher flowmeter error) or missing motor tachometer signal	On a Whirlpool dishwasher, replace the reed switch on the side water matrix (labyrinth) or clean the inlet screen; on a washer, inspect the motor carbon brushes and tachometer coil.
F08 / F12 (Whirlpool) / F02	Heating element fault (earth leakage current to chassis) or jammed drum motor	A limescale-corroded heating element is leaking current into the water – measure the heater insulation resistance and replace the heating element along with the NTC sensor.
F15 (Whirlpool Dishwasher)	Main wash (circulation) pump fault or spray zone diverter valve error	Worn graphite rotor bushings inside the Whirlpool dishwasher circulation pump (causing RPM fluctuations and wash cycle stops) or a jammed Diverter disc valve under the sump mesh.
F01 / Fdl / Fdu	Engine Code triac short-circuit on the control board or faulty electric door lock	For code Fdl/Fdu, replace the bimetallic or solenoid washing machine door interlock; for code F01, inspect the motor connector for water ingress and check the power triac on the PCB.