Beko F06 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 F06 actually means

The control board has found a fault in the part of its circuitry that switches the drum motor, so it has stopped the machine rather than let the drum run out of control.

Inside the main electronic module there's a switching device (a triac) that turns the motor on and off and controls its speed. When the board detects that this has short-circuited, it can no longer be sure it can stop the motor, so it shuts the cycle down. Owners usually notice the drum spinning when it shouldn't, or the machine dying part-way through a wash with the code shown.

What F06 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, F06 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Drum not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves
Turns one way only
Leaking
Water on the floor
Puddle underneath
Shuts itself down and won't restart

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

A failed motor triac on the main control board
Damaged or loose wiring between the board and the motor
Moisture or a leak reaching the control module
A faulty motor drawing more current than the board can switch
Damage after a power surge

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.

Turn the machine off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and try a short cycle — occasionally the code clears if it was a one-off glitch.
If the code returns straight away, or the drum spins when it shouldn't, leave it switched off at the wall.

Which Beko models show F06

F06 means the same thing on all 14 of these models. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

7104641100 · 7124641100 · 7146581300 · 7167481400 · 7175581100 · 7600531671 · 7601833842 · 7602333945 · 7602733842 · 7602833842 · 7604433842 · 7606243842 · 7609243845 · 7619333871

Common questions about Beko F06

What does F06 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The control board has found a fault in the part of its circuitry that switches the drum motor, so it has stopped the machine rather than let the drum run out of control. Inside the main electronic module there's a switching device (a triac) that turns the motor on and off and controls its speed. When the board detects that this has short-circuited, it can no longer be sure it can stop the motor, so it shuts the cycle down. Owners usually notice the drum spinning when it shouldn't, or the machine dying part-way through a wash with the code shown.

Can I fix Beko F06 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and try a short cycle — occasionally the code clears if it was a one-off glitch.
If the code returns straight away, or the drum spins when it shouldn't, leave it switched off at the wall.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair Beko F06?

£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 F06?

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. 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.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

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 F06 error — washing machine