Indesit Washing Machine: stuck 1 minute to go

[Steve Hodson]

Hi All, First time posting here. Trying to search for some advice.

I have a Indesit Washing Machine Mod: IWE 7145S. The machine is 8 years old.

2 Days ago it stopped mid cycle and came up with Error F05. I have moved it outside to check the drainage and now it works all the way through, however it stays on 1 minute to go and constantly drains water with the drum going round as if it is working normaly, but the timer stays on 1 Minute.

I have tried it on a spin cycle and it works normally.

Any ideas before I go shopping for a new one?

 

[Jadele]

You need to check the level sensor which is an air pressure switch essentially. It will have a tube coming off the bottom of the drum to a usually round device with a few wires on it . Sometimes they get stuck or get suds in or the pipe to it blocks etc. always worth giving that a whack and blow out the pipe to see if it sorts it. Also check the filter on the drain pump and that that it is indeed draining normally.

 

[Steve Hodson]

Hi Jadele, The drain pump is working normally as I checked there last night and today. I have moved the machine to outside and it no longer comes up with the error, but still sticks on 1 minute to go.

I have no tried it on a different programme to see what happens at the end of this one.

 

[jj4091]

As Jadele says either the pressure switch is sticking in on(closed) position, because the tube is blocked, or it needs replacing.