Indesit Dishwasher Flashing Lights

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

🔄 Try this first — Turn the dishwasher 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 Dishwasher Flashing Light Guide

LED 6 on

F01 — Anti-flood protection activated

LED 7 on

F02 — Water inlet valve or incoming water supply fault

LED 6 and LED 7 on

F03 — Drain pump failure or drainage timeout

LED 8 on

F04 — Temperature sensor or thermostat fault

LED 7 and LED 8 on

F06 — Water fill timeout or incorrect water level detected

LED 6, 7 and 8 on

F07 — Water turbine or flow meter fault

LED 6 and LED 9 on

F08 — Heating element or heating timeout fault

LED 7 and LED 9 on

F09 — Control board configuration or software fault

LED 6, 7 and LED 9 on

F11 — Wash pump fault

LED 8 and LED 9 on

F12 — Communication fault between main control board and display board

LED 6, 8 and LED 9 on

F13 — Main control board fault

LED 6, 7, 8 and LED 9 on

F15 — Virtual sensor monitoring fault

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my dishwasher lights flashing?

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

Can I reset my Indesit dishwasher?

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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