What F13 actually means
The dishwasher's main control board has reported a fault with itself, so the machine has shut the cycle down rather than carry on.
On the IDS105UK this code shows up as lights 1, 3 and 4 illuminated together on the front panel, which is the machine's way of flagging a main board (control module) fault. The board is the part that reads the sensors and switches the pump, valve and heater on and off, so once it decides something is wrong internally it stops the programme instead of running blind. Loose or corroded connections at the board can produce the same fault, which is why it is worth an engineer checking the wiring before condemning the module.
What F13 looks like on a Indesit dishwasher
Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Indesit dishwasher, F13 usually shows up as one or more of these:
- Dishes coming out cold and wet
- Not drying the load
- Water not heating up
- Leaking
- Water on the floor
- Puddle underneath
- Shuts itself down and won't restart
- No function at all
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 failure of the main control board itself
- Loose or corroded plug connections on the board
- Moisture or a past leak getting into the control area
- Damage to the board following a power surge
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 dishwasher off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and try a programme — occasionally the board clears a one-off glitch
- If the code returns straight away, leave it and book an engineer; there is nothing else the owner can safely check on this one, as everything involved is behind the panel
Which Indesit models show F13
F13 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.
IDS105UK
Common questions about Indesit F13
What does F13 mean on a Indesit dishwasher?
The dishwasher's main control board has reported a fault with itself, so the machine has shut the cycle down rather than carry on. On the IDS105UK this code shows up as lights 1, 3 and 4 illuminated together on the front panel, which is the machine's way of flagging a main board (control module) fault. The board is the part that reads the sensors and switches the pump, valve and heater on and off, so once it decides something is wrong internally it stops the programme instead of running blind. Loose or corroded connections at the board can produce the same fault, which is why it is worth an engineer checking the wiring before condemning the module.
Can I fix Indesit F13 myself?
There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn the dishwasher off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and try a programme — occasionally the board clears a one-off glitch.
- If the code returns straight away, leave it and book an engineer; there is nothing else the owner can safely check on this one, as everything involved is behind the panel.
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Indesit F13?
£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 F13?
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 dishwasher 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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