Error code F15 is typical for Indesit washing machines with a drying program: it means that there is no relay contact.
On electromechanical machines without a display, the indicators “Delay washing” - “Super wash” - “Quick wash” are on. On some models, this may be Extra Wash or Spin.
In Indesit single-lamp CMA, the fault code is indicated by a blinking light. That is, it gives an error like this: 15 blinks, pause-15 blinks.
What does F15 mean - code decryption
What to do if F15 shows on the display? First of all, to decrypt the code: it means the lack of contact of the drying relay with the heater. Outwardly, the malfunction is expressed as follows: the washing process went as usual, but drying does not start, and the washing machine gives an error.
What can be done
First of all, eliminate the program crash:
- Disconnect the Indesit washing machine from the mains.
- Wait 20 minutes, then turn it back on.
If the reset of error 15 did not occur, then you need to look for other causes of the malfunction.
- Check the connections of the electric heater to the control board.
- If the machine is electronically controlled, check the module.
In most cases, the reason lies in the heating element - a tubular electric heater. To understand the reason and find out how to fix the breakdown, our recommendations will help.
Why TEN breaks
To begin with, we will understand the principle of drying clothes. In addition to the usual heating elements for heating water, such washers have an additional element for heating the air. Hot air is forced by the fan through the duct into the laundry tub. The flow passes through the clothes, taking moisture and condensing it into the tank. From there, the excess goes through the drain system.
Although the tubular heater is a reliable part, it can still fail due to:
- Factory marriage. No one is safe from such an outcome, but if the washer is still under warranty, contact a service center.
- Voltage drops. A sharp jump in electricity can lead to burnout of contacts. As a result, the heater does not receive a signal.
Before fixing the breakdown, you need to check the heater. Take a multimeter or other tester and test. It happens that the safety thermostat turns off the heater due to overheating, and error f15 is shown on the display.
Solution to the problem
To get to the air heater, remove the top cover, as shown in the photo:
The heater body is now visible.
In the presence of two thermostats for protection, but only one worked. Therefore, you just need to enable it.
If this is really your case, then the Indesit washing machine will work in the usual way. This will help remove the F12 error.
Remember, to dry the laundry, you need to load less than half the tank, otherwise the heater will overheat.