Indesit Tumble Dryer Flashing Lights

Identify your flashing light combination and find out what fault it indicates before calling an engineer.

🔄 Try this first — Turn the dryer off at the mains, leave it for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn it back on and start a new cycle. This clears many temporary faults.

Indesit Tumble Dryer Flashing Light Guide

LED 3 flashing

F02 — Motor or tachometer fault

LED 2 flashing

F03 — Temperature sensor fault

LED 2 and LED 4 flashing

F05 — Pump or drainage fault

LED 2 and LED 3 flashing

F06 — Door lock fault

LED 2, 3 and 4 flashing

F07 — Heater relay circuit fault

LED 1 flashing

F08 — Heater element or heater circuit fault

LED 1 and LED 4 flashing

F09 — Control board software fault

LED 1 and LED 2 flashing

F12 — Communication fault between control boards

LED 1, 2 and LED 4 flashing

F13 — Dryer temperature sensor fault

LED 1, 2, 3 and 4 flashing

F15 — Heater control fault

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my tumble dryer lights flashing?

Flashing lights indicate the dryer has detected a fault during the cycle. Use the LED combinations above to identify the fault code.

Can I reset my Indesit tumble dryer?

Yes — turn it off at the mains for a few minutes. If the lights resume flashing, the underlying fault needs to be investigated.

Do flashing lights always mean a serious fault?

Not always — many issues can be resolved with simple checks. Select the matching guide above to find out what to do.

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