Beko F00 washing machine: what it means & what to check

Stop using it for now. Carrying on with this fault risks further damage or a leak. Switch it off at the wall until it has been looked at.

What F00 actually means

The machine thinks the lid isn't properly shut, so it has stopped rather than spin with the lid open.

On these top-loading Beko machines there's a safety switch that has to confirm the lid is closed before the drum is allowed to move. This code is logged when that switch reads as open, and the machine halts mid-cycle for safety. You'll usually see it at the point the drum is about to agitate or spin.

What F00 looks like on a Beko washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Beko washing machine, F00 usually shows up as one or more of these:

No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start
Machine tripping the electrics
F00 flashing on the display
Beeping and showing F00

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Lid not pushed fully down, or something caught under it
Washing piled up so the lid can't seat properly
Worn or misaligned lid catch
Faulty lid safety switch
Wiring to the safety switch broken or disconnected

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Open the lid, redistribute the load so nothing is trapped in the opening, and close it firmly until it clicks
Check the lid seats level and doesn't spring back up
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and restart the programme
Look for detergent residue or debris around the lid catch and wipe it clean

Which Beko models show F00

F00 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

990323100915

Common questions about Beko F00

What does F00 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The machine thinks the lid isn't properly shut, so it has stopped rather than spin with the lid open. On these top-loading Beko machines there's a safety switch that has to confirm the lid is closed before the drum is allowed to move. This code is logged when that switch reads as open, and the machine halts mid-cycle for safety. You'll usually see it at the point the drum is about to agitate or spin.

Can I fix Beko F00 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Open the lid, redistribute the load so nothing is trapped in the opening, and close it firmly until it clicks.
Check the lid seats level and doesn't spring back up.
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and restart the programme.
Look for detergent residue or debris around the lid catch and wipe it clean.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Beko F00?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing F00?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most washing machine faults are seen same day or next day.

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Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Beko F00 error — washing machine