Error F13 in the washing machine Indesit

If Indesit shows error F13 on the display of your washing machine, you should try to decipher the value of the fault code. The problem is hidden in the temperature sensor.

The CMA Indesit electromechanical model expresses a mistake with the lit indicators “Wash delay” - “Superwash” - “Extra rinse”.

Let's try to figure out in more detail what this means.

Content:

1 This means that there is no signal from the temperature sensor that is in the drying mode. A sign of a similar malfunction - the machine stops drying clothes after washing.
How do I fix the error code myself and solve the problem?

What to do to check the error F13 on your own

Before you take decisive action, we recommend restarting the Indesit washer and clearing the error. The system may have hung up. Disconnect the machine from the network for 20 minutes, then connect.

If you could not reset the error F 13, and the code again appeared on the scoreboard, try other methods.

To check the temperature sensor at home, it is better to remove it beforehand. There are 3 types of temperature sensors, so it can be located in different places.
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Thermistor
1. Open the back panel of the AGR.
2. Carefully disconnect the wires and pins.
3. Slightly unscrew the screw holding the heater.
4. Remove the thermistor.
Gas-filled thermostat
1. Remove the back and front panels of the machine.
2. Behind on the tank body there is a lead with wires.
3. Disconnect the wires, remove the insulation.
4. Remove the seal around the copper tube.
5. Push down on the sensor, pull it out through the hole in the tank.
Most often in gas-filled types a copper tube breaks through which freon passes.

Bimetallic temperature sensor

The bimetallic thermal sensor is removed in the same way as a gas-filled one. The cause of the breakdown could be the wear of the plate. Disconnect all wires and start testing before fixing and replacing the part.

What to do to check:
- Measure the resistance with a multimeter( temperature 20 ° / 6000 Ohm).
- To do this, connect a tester to a 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 figure out the problem yourself, avoiding a long inspection and expensive repair of the Indesit washing machine.

You can also see how to fix error F13 in the video: