Stuck on wash cycle.

It does sound possible that this is a control or programme issue, especially as it only affects specific cycles, but I wouldn’t assume the board is definitely faulty yet. If the machine will complete other washes normally, that helps narrow it down.

Before inspecting anything internal, isolate the appliance from the mains. Any internal electrical testing should be left to a qualified engineer.

1. Check whether it is actually heating on programmes 6 and 10 If the washer is waiting indefinitely, one common cause is that it isn’t reaching the target temperature. The timer can appear “stuck” on hotter washes if there’s a heater, thermostat/NTC, or wiring fault. If 30° or 40° cycles finish but 60° ones do not, that points strongly in that direction.

2. Note whether the drum ever drains before it gets stuck If it washes endlessly and never moves on to drain, it may be waiting for a heat or water-level signal. If it drains but won’t rinse/spin, then pressure system, drain issues, or control logic become more likely.

3. Check the filter and drain performance A partial blockage can confuse cycle progression. Make sure the pump filter is clear and that it pumps out strongly into the waste.

4. Ask Indesit to check for a software/configuration issue Because the machine had a replacement board, it is worth asking whether the module was correctly programmed for the exact WMIL 81485 UK variant. An incorrectly configured module can cause odd behaviour on selected programmes.

5. Check pressure chamber/pressure switch tubing If restricted with debris, the machine can misread water level and fail to advance correctly.

As it’s a built-in model and has already had major repair work, I’d be pushing Indesit or the warranty engineer to revisit it rather than living with it. The fault needs proper diagnosis, not just another board on guesswork.

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