If the display of your washing machine Indesit shows an error F13, try to decrypt the value of the DTC. The problem is hidden in the temperature sensor.
The Indesit electromechanical model СМА expresses an error with the lit indicators “Launch delay” - “Super wash” - “Extra rinse”.
Let's try to understand in more detail what this means.
Code decryption and signs of breakage
When the Indesit washing machine generates an error F 13, this means that there is no signal from the temperature sensor, which is in the drying mode. A symptom of such a malfunction is that the machine stops drying laundry after washing.
How to fix the error code and solve the problem?
What to do to check error F13 yourself
Before proceeding with decisive actions, we recommend that you restart the Indesit washing machine and clear the error. Perhaps the system is frozen. Disconnect the machine from the network for 20 minutes, then plug it in.
If you could not reset the error F 13, and the code again appears on the scoreboard, try other methods.
To check the temperature sensor at home, it is better to remove it first. There are 3 types of temperature sensors, so it can be located in different places.
Thermistor
- Open the rear panel of the AGR.
- Carefully disconnect the wires and contacts.
- Slightly unscrew the screw holding the heater.
- Remove the thermistor.
Gas-filled thermostat
- Remove the back and front panels of the machine.
- At the back of the tank body is a lead with wires.
- Disconnect wires, remove insulation.
- Remove the seal around the copper pipe.
- Press on the sensor, remove it through the hole in the tank.
Most often in gas-filled types, a copper pipe breaks through which freon passes.
Bimetal temperature sensor
The bimetallic temperature sensor is removed similarly to a gas-filled one. The cause of the breakdown could be plate wear. Disconnect all wires and proceed with inspection before repairing and replacing part.
What you need to do to verify:
- Measure the resistance with a multimeter (temperature 20 ° / 6000 Ohm).
- To do this, connect the tester to the temperature sensor and lower the sensor into hot water.
- If everything is in order, the resistance will decrease.
The defective part cannot be repaired, it is necessary to immediately replace it. Purchase a new thermal sensor and install it in the Indesit washing machine in the reverse order.
A careful approach will help you independently understand the problem, avoiding a long inspection and expensive repairs of the Indesit washing machine.