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Flashing Lights & Error/Fault code

by / Saturday, 25 October 2014 / Published in Washing machines

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An error code will be displayed on your washing machine or washer/dryer if the machine has a problem. Error codes will be displayed on your machine in one of two ways: Either on your digital display screen which will show an error code in a letter followed by two numbers format, Or washing machines without digital display it will show a series of flashing lights.

There are different ways that these are displayed so you will need to consult your manual on these or let us know your full model number with the fault sequence and we will try and help you.

These lights when flashing should be read in a binary fashion, these are the typical Hotpoint, Ariston, Indesit & Creda  error codes or fault codes for washing machines and dryers.

Now there may be some variances for older models, but there are 3 main types of board listed  so you need to know what you are looking for. This video is on How to Repair Washing Machine Flashing Lights.

120 Responses to “Flashing Lights & Error/Fault code”

  1. Bri says : Reply

    Hi we have a Celcus cwm1206 and it has 3 lights flashing 5 times after turning on or pressing any button to start washing, the buttons are next to the start button (no spin, water, easy iron)
    What should I do to fix it?

  2. Alison says : Reply

    Hotpoint WF340 . thanks for the web tutorial , I have a spare blue wire with a brass cable connector (female) after I put the board back , any ideas ? Washing machine works fine now except that it won’t go into a rinse n spin automatically now. Any advice welcome. Gesture on way.

  3. Carol R says : Reply

    Hi I have a hoover dyn8164dx2 washing machine that is only 1.5yrs old. A few weeks ago it wouldn’t lock but then worked fine. Then when I went to turn it on it started to fill for 2 mins then made a pop noise and now all the lights are flashing on the led display.

    Help please

  4. Suzanne says : Reply

    My hotpoint washing machine HE8L493 stops with all the lights flashing constantly. Can anyone please advise?

  5. Suzanne says : Reply

    That is, all the green lights across the bottom of the display panel.

  6. Richard says : Reply

    Hi Paul,
    I have just bought a second hand hotpoint aquarius wf320 washing machine. When I picked it up, the guy showed it me working all fine. When I got back, my girlfriend plugged it in before I connected the water mains to it. It started to run, having realised her mistake she pulled the plug. Now everytime you plug in the machine, all the lights flash once and then nothing. Does it need to be stood for a while to reset itself?
    regards Richard

  7. Karen says : Reply

    Hi, mine is a wmf720 hotpoint washing machine that, despite door being closed, says ‘door’ and refuses to start- PLEASE HELP!

  8. Jameel says : Reply

    hi,
    i have a washing machine zanussi ZFV1006 i would like to know if its serious problem when all the lights are flashing? and i would also like to know what should be done to solve this issue.
    Thanks in advance and could you please reply me as soon as possible because am in a little hurry.

  9. Wendy says : Reply

    I have a hotpoint Aquarius WF321 all the lights are flashing and they won’t turn off

  10. Karen gormley says : Reply

    My machine has stopped through a cycle and super wash extra wash easy iron 1200 1600 and the start button are all flashing its a hotpoint Aquarius wmaqb 721 how can I stop this and get the clothes spinned

  11. Mark says : Reply

    Hi

    I have a Hotpoint Washing Machine :- HE8L493.

    On every full cycle it always stops and all of the bottom row of lights flashes and there is no order or sequence to the flashing lights :- Super wash, Extra rinse, Delicate wash and reduced creases lights all flash at same time?

    I think it is a problem with the motherboard but just need some quidance and help if possible???

    Many Thanks

    Mark.

  12. Meg says : Reply

    Our circuit board looks completely different from this and we don’t even seem to have a 680uf 10v capacitor on there. I have photos if there’s somewhere I can send them?
    Washing machine is indesit IWC6105.
    Thanks for any suggestions.

  13. mack says : Reply

    Hello
    I have a hotpoint aquarius wf321. on/off switch and enhance switch lights are flashing. what do you think the problem is?

    Thank you

  14. Mack says : Reply

    Hello. I have a Hotpoint Aquarius WF321. Wash cycle starts normally and stops after 20-25 mins followed by enhance and On/Off lights flashing.I then switch off the machine from the mains and restartit and then have to manually select the option to rinse and spin and as usual it stops and starts flashing. Final spin speed has reduced too. Please help.

    Regards

  15. Susan says : Reply

    We have a nearly new Hotpoint Ariston and the on/off button and the start/pause button won´t go off once pressed. We are homeless charity that washes all the clothes for the amigos, so it is desperately needed. Thank you in anticipation.

  16. Jon says : Reply

    Hi Paul,
    I have an indesit IWDE7168 which is showing an error after finishing a load of washing, it shows F15 on the digital screen and 5 green lights flash on the buttons above. I checked the pump and all the hoses and they are all fine, I’ve also put it on a rinse cycle and it fills up spins and pumps out the water, then when all the water is pumped out there is a feint click from lower rear right of the drum and all the said lights start flashing and F15 pops up???
    Any ideas please?
    Regards
    Jon

  17. Matt B says : Reply

    we have a Hotpoint Aquarius WMAL621 that will randomly stop mid cycle and display all the function lights flashing. normally turning off and on again seems to reset it but it doesn’t seem to want to play this time its now just sitting half full of water and i cant even manually release the door 🙁 any help gratefully received

  18. trish says : Reply

    Hi my hotpoint washer keeps stopping and the door code flashes. please can you tell me whats wrong.

  19. Joe says : Reply

    Hi Paul,
    Any ideas why my hotpoint washer dryer model BHWD149, All lights are flashing after approx 10 minutes during the drying cycle.
    Would be appreciated
    Joe

  20. Jay says : Reply

    Hello, I am looking for help with my hot point washer dryer WD440 1400 spin, when I returned from holiday and switches it on the drying, reduce creases, rinse hold, time saver, dry and on/off lights are all flashing simultaneously any suggestions on how to solve this problem?

    Many thanks,

    Jay

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