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New indesit washing machine not taking fabric conditioner.

BBB Burke
Asked about 3 years ago 3,030 views
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Hi, not sure if I'm just being thick.

Purchased a new indesit washing machine a few days ago, I've tried a number of different wash cycles but the machine never takes the fabric conditioner.

Is there a plug to remove or something. Really odd ?

Thanks for your advise in advance.

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New Indesit washing machine not dispensing fabric conditioner

The problem
A newly purchased Indesit washing machine was reported to complete wash cycles but never take in the fabric conditioner. The user asked whether a transport plug or similar item needed removing.
Likely cause
The accepted reply states that if the conditioner is not taken during a standard Cottons 40°C wash and the rest of the machine operates normally, the machine is likely faulty. No specific failed part or mechanism was identified.
What fixed it
No setup plug or removable item was confirmed. The recommended action was to verify behaviour on a Cottons 40°C programme; if the conditioner still is not dispensed and all other functions are normal, the appliance should be treated as faulty and dealt with as a new-machine fault.
Checks to try
  • Tried a number of different wash cycles
  • Confirmed whether it takes conditioner on a Cottons 40 degree wash
  • Checked that everything else works ok

Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.

Cause identifiedGenerated 16 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes — read the full thread below.
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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered about 3 years ago

Not that I’ve ever heard of. It’s unusual to have a fault from the off. If it doesn’t take any out on cottons 40 degree wash and everything else works ok, it must have a fault.

Whitegoods Help — appliance repair expert and forum host.

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