Drain Pump Error

What it means

This code appears on electronic Indesit washing machines when the main board detects that the drain pump is not working electrically or not responding, unlike F05, which means water will not drain even though the pump runs. The machine stops and may hold water, and the same number can mean something else on other brands. Codes differ between some Indesit series, so check your manual to confirm.

Models covered: Indesit washing machines on the electronic EVO platform; the code shows on the display or as blinking lights. Older mechanical models do not show codes.

Related codes: F05F04F10

Symptoms4

• No pump sound at all at the drain stage.
• Water stays in the drum and the code shows.
• A short click or hum may come from the bottom of the machine.
• The spin does not run.

Possible causes4

• A hard object jammed in the pump impeller behind the filter.
• Failed drain pump coil.
• Loose pump connector or damaged wiring.
• Fault in the pump drive circuit on the main board.

How to diagnose5

1. Unplug the machine, and wait for the water to cool if it was a hot program.
2. Put a towel and shallow tray under the pump filter, open it slowly to drain the water, then remove the filter.
3. Carefully check with a finger that the impeller spins freely, and remove any coin or object.
4. Refit the filter tightly and run a drain program.
5. If the pump stays silent, the technician unplugs the machine, measures the pump coil against the manufacturer specification and checks the wiring.

How to fix5

1. Remove the object jamming the impeller.
2. Repair the pump connector and wiring.
3. Replace the drain pump.
4. Check the main board if a new pump receives no power.
5. Run a rinse and spin to confirm full draining.

Repair cost

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

Clearing a jam is the cheapest fix, and a new pump is the usual top-end case; a board fault is rare and costs more.

Prices are rough estimates including the part and the technician’s fee, and vary with brand, model and part source.
Prices last updated: September 2026

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