Indesit washing machine won't start a cycle?!
Hey! So my indesit washing machine has been Working fine but tonight has stopped working.
I've cleaned out the filter and the waste pipe but still nothing.
I've turned it on an off at the socket.
Basically when I choose a cycle and press start the door lock light flashes and beeps 3 times then nothing happens.....
Any ideas?!?!
Thanks
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Indesit washing machine beeps three times and will not start programme
- The problem
- The washing machine had previously worked normally but would no longer start a selected cycle. The user reported that the door lock light flashed and the machine beeped three times, then did nothing. The filter and waste pipe had already been cleaned and the appliance had been turned off and on at the socket without improvement.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis was that the machine was not recognising the door as locked, with the door interlock/door closure issue the main suspect. Drainage being detected as faulty or a control fault were also mentioned as possibilities, but these were not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to check that the door closed correctly with no obstruction, inspect the door hook for damage or misalignment, try a drain/spin or rinse cycle, re-check the filter area and pump impeller for blockage, ensure the drain hose was not kinked, and try a mains reset for 10-15 minutes. If the interlock, wiring or control board required testing, professional repair was advised. No completed repair was confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Cleaned filter
- Cleaned waste pipe
- Power cycled at the socket
- Suggested check of door closure and door hook
- Suggested drain/spin or rinse cycle test
- Suggested check of pump impeller behind filter
- Suggested check for drain hose kinks
- Suggested 10-15 minute mains reset
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Door interlock
- Control board
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If the machine powers up but won’t actually begin a programme, and the door lock light flashes with 3 beeps, the most common causes are the door not being recognised as locked, a drainage issue still being detected, or a control fault. Without the exact model it’s hard to be certain, but these checks should help narrow it down.
1. Check the door is closing properly Open and firmly re-close the door. Look for anything trapped in the seal, and check the door hook isn’t loose, cracked or misaligned. If the hook doesn’t enter the lock cleanly, the machine won’t start.
2. Try a drain/spin or rinse cycle If it has water left inside, the machine may refuse to start a normal wash. Try selecting drain or spin only. If it just beeps again, that points more towards the door interlock or control not seeing the lock signal.
3. Inspect the filter area again Even if the filter looks clean, check the pump impeller behind it turns freely and isn’t jammed by a coin, pin or hair grip. Also make sure the drain hose isn’t kinked or pushed too far down the standpipe.
4. Listen for the door lock When you press start, you should normally hear a definite click from the interlock. If the light flashes but there’s no proper locking sound, the door interlock is a prime suspect.
5. Try a reset Turn off at the mains for 10-15 minutes, then try a short programme again.
Important: isolate the appliance from the mains before inspecting any internal parts. If the door lock/interlock, wiring, or control board needs testing, it’s best handled by a qualified engineer, as this involves live electrical components.
If you can post the full model number from the rating plate, I can narrow it down further.
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