Indesit F02 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 F02 actually means

The machine has stopped because it can't drive the drum properly — the motor, or the board controlling it, isn't behaving as expected.

On Indesit washing machines F02 is a motor fault. The control board sends power to the motor and watches for the drum to turn and reach the right speed; when the feedback doesn't match, it halts the cycle and shows F02. The usual giveaway is a drum that sits still while the machine fills or tries to wash, or one that won't spin up at the end.

What F02 looks like on a Indesit washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Indesit washing machine, F02 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
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill

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

Worn carbon brushes on a brush-type motor, so the drum won't turn
Faulty motor speed sensor (tachometer) on the motor
Failed relay or track on the motor control board
Loose or damaged motor wiring plug
Motor windings failed on induction-motor models

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 couple of minutes, then switch back on and restart a short cycle — it occasionally clears a one-off glitch
Take out some washing if the drum is packed tight and try again on a short programme
Check nothing has jammed the drum, such as a coin or wire from a bra, by turning the drum gently by hand with the door open and the power off

Common questions about Indesit F02

What does F02 mean on a Indesit washing machine?

The machine has stopped because it can't drive the drum properly — the motor, or the board controlling it, isn't behaving as expected. On Indesit washing machines F02 is a motor fault. The control board sends power to the motor and watches for the drum to turn and reach the right speed; when the feedback doesn't match, it halts the cycle and shows F02. The usual giveaway is a drum that sits still while the machine fills or tries to wash, or one that won't spin up at the end.

Can I fix Indesit F02 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a couple of minutes, then switch back on and restart a short cycle — it occasionally clears a one-off glitch.
Take out some washing if the drum is packed tight and try again on a short programme.
Check nothing has jammed the drum, such as a coin or wire from a bra, by turning the drum gently by hand with the door open and the power off.

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

How much does it cost to repair Indesit F02?

£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 F02?

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.

Indesit F02 error — washing machine