What F06 actually means
The machine's control electronics have flagged a fault and stopped the wash — it can also be triggered by too much foam or water where it shouldn't be.
Hisense group F04 to F07 together as an electronic module fault, which also covers overflow and excessive suds. The control board has either detected a problem with itself or a reading it doesn't trust, so it halts the programme mid-cycle rather than carrying on. Occasionally a heavy dose of detergent creates so much foam that the machine reads it as a fault, but more often the cause is in the electronics.
What F06 looks like on a Hisense washing machine
Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Hisense washing machine, F06 usually shows up as one or more of these:
- Machine door won't open
- Door won't lock or click shut
- Door lock light flashing
- Door stuck shut with the load inside
- Won't start even with the door closed
- Machine not draining
- Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
- Stops mid-cycle full of water
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
- Too much detergent creating excessive foam
- A one-off glitch in the control board after a power interruption
- Faulty control module (main electronic board)
- Water level or pressure sensing fault confusing the board
- Damp or a small leak affecting the electronics
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, leave it for a minute or two, then switch back on and try a short cycle — this clears a one-off glitch
- If you've used a lot of detergent, run a rinse cycle with no detergent at all to clear the foam
- Use the correct dose for your load size and water hardness next time, especially with non-bio or liquid detergents
- Clean the drain pump filter (the small hatch at the bottom front) so water can clear properly
- Check the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too far into the standpipe
Which Hisense models show F06
F06 means the same thing on all 12 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.
W812PVM · W812PVS · W914PVM · WF1I1142BWL · WFHV8012S · WFPV6012EM · WFPV7012EM · WFPV8012EM · WFPV8012EMS · WFPV9014EM · WFPV9014EMT · WFVB6010EM
Common questions about Hisense F06
What does F06 mean on a Hisense washing machine?
The machine's control electronics have flagged a fault and stopped the wash — it can also be triggered by too much foam or water where it shouldn't be. Hisense group F04 to F07 together as an electronic module fault, which also covers overflow and excessive suds. The control board has either detected a problem with itself or a reading it doesn't trust, so it halts the programme mid-cycle rather than carrying on. Occasionally a heavy dose of detergent creates so much foam that the machine reads it as a fault, but more often the cause is in the electronics.
Can I fix Hisense F06 myself?
There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn the machine off at the wall, leave it for a minute or two, then switch back on and try a short cycle — this clears a one-off glitch.
- If you've used a lot of detergent, run a rinse cycle with no detergent at all to clear the foam.
- Use the correct dose for your load size and water hardness next time, especially with non-bio or liquid detergents.
- Clean the drain pump filter (the small hatch at the bottom front) so water can clear properly.
- Check the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too far into the standpipe.
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Hisense 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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What this looks like when it happens
- washing machine leaking water
- washing machine will not turn on
- washing machine not filling with water
- washing machine beeping or bleeping