Indesit washing machine displays error code F13

If your Indesit displays error code F13, it means the temperature sensor is malfunctioning. On machines without a display, the malfunction will be indicated by the "Delayed Wash," "Super Wash," and "Extra Rinse" lights flashing. Do not continue washing in this situation: at best, the laundry will be damaged by the water being too hot; at worst, the heating element or control board will burn out. It's best to avoid risks and immediately begin diagnosing the thermistor.

Where is this part installed?

In a washing machine, the thermistor is responsible for heating the water. The sensor records the temperature and adjusts it depending on the selected program. Thanks to the electronics, this temperature information is transmitted to the circuit board. Once the desired temperature level is reached, the processor responds by shutting down the element. If communication with the device is lost, Indesit displays the F13 error code.

The Indesit washing machine displays “F13” when there is a problem with the temperature sensor.

As with any automatic washing machine, the sensor in the Indesit washing machine is located in the heating element, or more precisely, between two contacts in a specially designed connector. The device resembles an elongated barrel—a cylinder with a diameter of 10 cm. Error code F13 rarely appears—the sensor rarely fails. Sometimes the problem is not in the thermistor, but in the board. In any case, it is necessary to check the device by starting its diagnostics.

Let's take out and test the element

If you see error F13 on your Indesit display, you need to take action – check the temperature sensor. To do this, you'll need to remove the thermistor from its housing and test it. Even a novice can handle this task, as long as you follow the instructions and remember safety precautions. Here's how:

• disconnect the Indesit washing machine from the utilities;
• remove the back panel;
• we find the heating element under the washing tank;
• disconnect the wiring from the thermistor;
• We remove the thermostat from the connector.

The "dial test" continues. The instructions for using a multimeter are quite simple: turn it on in ohmmeter mode, connect the probes to the sensor contacts, and measure the resistance. The device should read approximately 2000 ohms if the previous temperature was 250 degrees.

The thermistor cannot be repaired, it must be replaced!

The second step is to immerse the thermistor in hot water and then measure it. If the sensor's resistance drops to 1300 ohms at 500 degrees Celsius, the device is functioning properly. Any deviation from the norm indicates a faulty thermostat.

A faulty thermistor can't be repaired. The only solution is to replace it. Purchase a similar element, install it in the old one's place, and reassemble the Indesit in reverse order. If the multimeter confirms the sensor's functionality, the problem lies with the electronics. In the case of the circuit board and wiring, DIY repairs are not recommended—it's too risky. It's best to contact a service center for a professional system diagnostic.

Signs of a faulty temperature sensor

You can guess about problems with the thermistor even before the F13 error appears on the display. There are several obvious "symptoms" that indicate problems with heating. Among them:

• water is heated to maximum in any mode;
• the body heats up;
• Hot steam is coming out of the hatch.

You can reset the F13 error yourself.

There's only one reason: Indesit has stopped controlling the water's heating level. Continuing to wash in this situation is dangerous—the heating element could burn out.

   

Readers' comments