Hisense 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 detected the motor drawing too much current and has cut the drum motor to protect itself.

The control board watches how much current the motor pulls while the drum is turning. If it spikes beyond the safe limit the machine drops out and shows this code. It will wait around half a minute and try again, but if the same overcurrent happens ten times in the one programme it gives up and locks the fault in.

What F08 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, F08 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
Drum not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves

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

Washing caught in the door seal, jamming the drum as it turns
Drum overloaded or a heavy item wrapped tight on one side
Motor or drum stiff to turn ",
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Fault in the inverter drive circuitry on the main board
Failing motor winding drawing excess current

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 on and restart the programme
Once the door releases, check nothing is trapped between the door seal and the drum \u2014 this is the first thing we look for on this fault
Take some washing out and redistribute the rest, especially if you had one heavy item like a duvet or towels
Turn the drum by hand with the machine off \u2014 it should spin freely without grinding or catching

Which Hisense models show F08

F08 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.

WF1I1142BWL

Common questions about Hisense F08

What does F08 mean on a Hisense washing machine?

The machine has detected the motor drawing too much current and has cut the drum motor to protect itself. The control board watches how much current the motor pulls while the drum is turning. If it spikes beyond the safe limit the machine drops out and shows this code. It will wait around half a minute and try again, but if the same overcurrent happens ten times in the one programme it gives up and locks the fault in.

Can I fix Hisense F08 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch on and restart the programme.
Once the door releases, check nothing is trapped between the door seal and the drum \u2014 this is the first thing we look for on this fault.
Take some washing out and redistribute the rest, especially if you had one heavy item like a duvet or towels.
Turn the drum by hand with the machine off \u2014 it should spin freely without grinding or catching.

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

How much does it cost to repair Hisense 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 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.

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.

Hisense F08 error — washing machine