Montpellier F07 washing machine: what it means & what to try

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 F07 actually means

The machine thinks the water has got too hot, or the temperature sensor is giving a false reading, so it has stopped the cycle.

A sensor in the drum monitors water temperature throughout the wash. If it reports a temperature above roughly 77°C, or the heating behaves in a way the control board doesn't expect, the machine shuts the programme down and shows F07. In most cases the water isn't genuinely boiling — the sensor or the board controlling the heater has failed.

What F07 looks like on a Montpellier washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Montpellier washing machine, F07 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water
Standing water in the bottom
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle

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

Faulty water temperature sensor (NTC) giving a false high reading
Heating element stuck on because the control board isn't switching it off
Damaged or corroded wiring to the sensor
Control board fault
Genuine overheating due to very low water level in the drum

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 socket for a minute, then switch back on and try a cool wash such as a 30°C cycle
Check the cold fill hose isn't kinked and the tap is fully open, so the drum fills properly
Clean the filter and make sure the drain hose isn't blocked or kinked

Which Montpellier models show F07

F07 means the same thing on all 8 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.

MDW1363W · MDWC1496W · MDWD1064K · MDWD1064W · MDWD1354K · MDWD1464K · MDWD1464S · MDWD1464W

Common questions about Montpellier F07

What does F07 mean on a Montpellier washing machine?

The machine thinks the water has got too hot, or the temperature sensor is giving a false reading, so it has stopped the cycle. A sensor in the drum monitors water temperature throughout the wash. If it reports a temperature above roughly 77°C, or the heating behaves in a way the control board doesn't expect, the machine shuts the programme down and shows F07. In most cases the water isn't genuinely boiling — the sensor or the board controlling the heater has failed.

Can I fix Montpellier F07 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and try a cool wash such as a 30°C cycle.
Check the cold fill hose isn't kinked and the tap is fully open, so the drum fills properly.
Clean the filter and make sure the drain hose isn't blocked or kinked.

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

How much does it cost to repair Montpellier F07?

£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 F07?

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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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Montpellier F07 error — washing machine