Beko F08 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 F08 actually means

The machine has spotted a fault in the electronics that switch the drain pump on and off, so it has stopped the cycle rather than carry on.

Beko's control board uses a small switching component (a triac) to power the drain pump. When that switch fails, the board either can't run the pump or can't turn it off, so on these machines F08 usually shows alongside one of two symptoms: no drain and no spin, or a machine that pumps out continuously and never fills properly. The control card detects the abnormality and halts the programme to avoid draining fresh water straight back out.

What F08 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, F08 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water
Standing water in the bottom
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle

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

Failed pump switching circuit on the main control board
Loose or corroded plug on the pump wiring at the board
Drain pump itself failed or seized, damaging the switching circuit
Water damage to the control board from a small leak underneath

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 for a minute, then switch back on — occasionally the code clears and won't return.
Clean the pump filter behind the flap at the bottom front and check nothing (coins, buttons) is blocking it.
Check the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too far down the standpipe.
Make sure the drum has actually emptied before you try another cycle.

Which Beko models show F08

F08 means the same thing on all 29 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 · 7106341200 · 7106641100 · 7110841200 · 7110841300 · 7110841400 · 7110841600 · 7110842400 · 7110842700 · 7110843500 · 7110843600 · 7113842700 · 7122941100 · 7124641100 · 7129941100 · 7142781200 · 7146581300 · 7150281500 · 7152741100 · 7155141100 · 7161281100 · 7167481400 · 7174181700 · 7175581100 · 7177020200 · 7178381600 · 7178482200 · 7178482300 · 990323100915

Common questions about Beko F08

What does F08 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The machine has spotted a fault in the electronics that switch the drain pump on and off, so it has stopped the cycle rather than carry on. Beko's control board uses a small switching component (a triac) to power the drain pump. When that switch fails, the board either can't run the pump or can't turn it off, so on these machines F08 usually shows alongside one of two symptoms: no drain and no spin, or a machine that pumps out continuously and never fills properly. The control card detects the abnormality and halts the programme to avoid draining fresh water straight back out.

Can I fix Beko F08 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on — occasionally the code clears and won't return.
Clean the pump filter behind the flap at the bottom front and check nothing (coins, buttons) is blocking it.
Check the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too far down the standpipe.
Make sure the drum has actually emptied before you try another cycle.

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

How much does it cost to repair Beko F08?

£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 F08?

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.

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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.

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