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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