Indesit washing machine stuck on rinse cycle

If your washing machine is intermittent, it's not always due to a major breakdown. Often, these "scary symptoms" mask trivial and minor issues that any user can handle. A prime example of this "deception" is when an Indesit washing machine gets stuck on the rinse cycle. While this freezing appears frightening, it turns out that the beast is not as scary as it's painted. We'll explain this in more detail in the article.

Study the symptom carefully

Let's agree that a car repeatedly braking is a warning sign. But it's not a cause for panic. On the contrary, if the error recurs, it's easier to gather data and pinpoint the cause of the malfunction. It is recommended to take a piece of paper and note down some points.

• At what minute does the Indesit freeze? You should note when the freeze occurs—at the beginning of the rinse cycle or at the end, closer to the spin cycle.
• How often does the machine freeze: every wash or periodically?
• How does the machine behave when stopped: does it freeze and not move, or does it periodically spin the drum?
• Whether the unit managed to collect water for rinsing or not.
• During a stop, does the system respond to user commands or does the rotation of the programmer not respond to the board?

All of the above factors are very important. For an accurate diagnosis, it is recommended to note all the accompanying nuances. Below, we'll explain what each symptom indicates and what to do next.

Hang time

Knowing the time and nature of the machine's freezing, it's easy to determine the cause of the problem even without disassembling the case. But first, you'll need to accurately calculate how many minutes the machine spends washing, rinsing, and spinning. This will make it easier to determine what's slowing down the system. For example, if the freezing occurs at the beginning of the cycle, the fill valve or pressure switch is at fault. In other words, there's a problem with the water intake: the washing machine is either unable to fill the tank sufficiently or is unable to measure the liquid level. In either case, for safety reasons, the circuit board signals an error and stops operation.

Indesit often freezes when the drum is unbalanced.

If the machine freezes at the end of the rinse cycle, just before the spin cycle, then there is a high probability that the drum is overloaded. When the maximum permissible weight of laundry is exceeded or when loading bulky items, the clothes become lumped together and an imbalance occurs. A machine protected from imbalance automatically stops because it cannot safely reach the set speed.

The machine also refuses to spin if the dampers are broken. If the damping system is faulty, the springs are unable to dampen vibration due to centrifugal force. As a result, the circuit board detects the malfunction and automatically switches to standby mode. Intermittent freezing usually indicates an overloaded drum. If the slowdown occurs every cycle, the dampers are suspect.

The meaning of other symptoms

Now let's look at the remaining details. If the machine freezes and doesn't respond to user commands, there's a problem with the electronics. The circuit board needs to be checked for functionality, and it's best to have this checked by a professional.

Next, we'll look at the water intake. If the washer freezes when the drum is empty, you should ensure the water supply is functioning properly. If there are no problems with the water supply or pressure, check for blockages in the inlet valve screen and the inlet hose. Often, the valve itself is faulty, failing to open when the contacts are activated.

It's bad luck if a frozen washing machine sits idle and doesn't attempt to spin the drum. This indicates serious problems and should prompt a service call. When the machine manages to squeeze out a couple of revolutions, you can breathe a sigh of relief – most likely, a banal imbalance has arisenIn the latter case, no repairs are required: simply stop the cycle, remove some laundry from the drum, distribute the remaining items evenly, and restart. Indesit washing machines often freeze during the rinse cycle. The key is to assess the situation based on the "symptoms" described above and provide the machine with appropriate treatment.

   

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