Hisense F09 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 F09 actually means

The machine has stopped because the mains voltage reaching it is outside the range it will run on /

The control board monitors the incoming supply while the drum motor is running. If the voltage strays too high or too low \u2014 Hisense's own checks look for anything above roughly 300V against a normal working range of about 187\u2013264V \u2014 the board drops out the relay and flags the fault rather than risk the inverter and motor. It retries after about 30 seconds, and only locks out with an alarm if the fault repeats ten times in a row during a cycle.

What F09 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, F09 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
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start

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 genuine problem with the mains supply at the socket or in the house wiring
Running the machine through an extension lead, adaptor or a travel\/site transformer
Voltage dips caused by other heavy appliances on the same circuit
A faulty control\/inverter board misreading the incoming voltage
Loose or damaged mains lead or plug connection

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 and restart the programme.
Plug it straight into a wall socket \u2014 no extension leads, adaptors or multi-way blocks.
Try a different wall socket on another circuit if one is within reach of the hoses.
Note whether lights dim or other appliances misbehave at the same time, and whether the fault comes back at a particular point in the cycle \u2014 useful for whoever attends.

Which Hisense models show F09

F09 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 F09

What does F09 mean on a Hisense washing machine?

The machine has stopped because the mains voltage reaching it is outside the range it will run on / The control board monitors the incoming supply while the drum motor is running. If the voltage strays too high or too low \u2014 Hisense's own checks look for anything above roughly 300V against a normal working range of about 187\u2013264V \u2014 the board drops out the relay and flags the fault rather than risk the inverter and motor. It retries after about 30 seconds, and only locks out with an alarm if the fault repeats ten times in a row during a cycle.

Can I fix Hisense F09 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 and restart the programme.
Plug it straight into a wall socket \u2014 no extension leads, adaptors or multi-way blocks.
Try a different wall socket on another circuit if one is within reach of the hoses.
Note whether lights dim or other appliances misbehave at the same time, and whether the fault comes back at a particular point in the cycle \u2014 useful for whoever attends.

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

How much does it cost to repair Hisense F09?

£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 F09?

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 F09 error — washing machine