The lock on the Indesit washing machine is blinking

Your Indesit washing machine’s blinking lock light may be a reason for concern. Although identifying the issue that needs to be addressed is usually indicated by this light, it’s not always easy to do so.

This problem affects a lot of people, and it’s frequently caused by something as basic as an improperly closed door. It might also indicate a more complex issue that needs further investigation.

In this post, we’ll explain the typical causes of your Indesit washing machine’s blinking lock light and offer simple fixes to get your machine back up and running.

Initial user actions

You must first eliminate pointless and frivolous causes. It’s highly likely that the user’s basic inattention was the reason behind the so-called key’s blinking. As a result, we address each of the following questions individually, ignoring the UBL, the board, and the heating element.

• Does the machine collect water? If the centralized water supply is turned off or there is insufficient pressure in the pipes, then the machine, for safety reasons, will not start the cycle. The electronic unit will receive a signal about the impossibility of collecting, to which the "brain" of the washing machine will respond by turning on the signal lock indicator. The fact is that starting the heating element with an empty tank will quickly lead to the first one catching fire and damaging the second one.
• Is the door tightly closed?? Tightness is one of the main conditions for the safe operation of the washing machine. When the hatch is not completely closed, a leak is possible, threatening both the room and the machine itself. The protective system is triggered, and the corresponding light comes on. The situation is easily corrected: open the door, check if there are any objects stuck between it and the body, and press until it clicks.
• Were there any power outages?? Indesit machines are characterized by weak electronics, and minor surges in the power supply can lead to a software failure in the board. Most often, rebooting the system helps to reset the error. Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply, wait 10-20 minutes, start it, select the "Drain and spin" mode and evaluate the behavior of the machine. If the situation repeats itself, then the matter is more serious than a single "glitch".

Most of the time, removing one of the aforementioned causes is sufficient to cause the lock light to go out. It’s time to deploy the "heavy artillery" if none of the aforementioned tactics work. The strategies remain the same: we go from easy and fast to difficult and time-consuming.

Repair of hinges and UBL

It is not advisable to alter the UBL immediately. It is advised to check the door lock first, or more specifically, the tongue on it. The lock needs to be fixed if it has moved or broken. In addition, children’s hanging on the hatch and damp clothes hanging on it can cause damage to the door hinges, which get warped. The weight causes the door to droop, jam, or not close all the way. Only replacement will be helpful in this situation. Here’s how to replace the hinges.

1. Disconnect the machine from communications.
2. Open the door, loosen the outer clamp with pliers and tuck the cuff into the drum.
3. Disconnect the wiring from the door UBL.
4. Find the technical hatch in the lower right corner and unscrew the bolt holding it the front panel of the machine.
5. Loosen the two screws securing the top cover of the machine.
6. We take out the detergent tray from the machine.
7. In the hole left by the tray, we find two screws and remove them with a screwdriver.
8. We remove a few more screws around the perimeter of the dashboard and carefully unhook the latter from the latches.
9. We unscrew the bolts holding the end of the machine and remove the front panel.
10. We unscrew the plastic casing behind which the door hinges are “hidden”, and then we remove the hinges themselves.
11. We buy new hinges and put them in place of the old ones.
12. We assemble the machine, acting in the reverse order.

We turn on the machine and observe whether or not the lock light blinks after the tongue and hinges have been examined. Pay attention to the hatch locking mechanism if the circumstance recurs. Simply purchase the original part and adhere to the straightforward instructions to replace a malfunctioning UBL.

The Indesit machine’s serial number, which can be found on the inside of the hatch door on a unique label or in the washing machine’s technical passport, is used to choose a new UBL.

In the event that the door becomes jammed and cannot be opened, you will need to manually unlock the system. Take off the machine’s top cover, use your hand to feel the lock, and then move the latch to open the door. The UBL can be changed as soon as the hatch opens.

Your Indesit washing machine may not be able to start or finish a cycle if the lock light is blinking. This is usually an indication that the door is not locking securely. This might be the result of an electrical problem that needs to be fixed, a broken door lock mechanism, or a straightforward misalignment.

Pressostat or heater

A lit lock indicator often indicates a malfunction of the pressure switch. If the water level sensor does not signal that the tank is full, the self-diagnostic system records the breakdown, stops the intake and reports the error with the appropriate indicator. It is easy to find the water meter: it is located on the right side of the washing machine under the top cover. Diagnostics are carried out as follows: first, the device is inspected for the integrity of the body and tube, then the presence of blockages, the quality of adjustment and the reliability of the contacts are checked. If any malfunctions are noticed, the device is replaced with a new one.

In the event that the heater breaks, the "Key" light will also illuminate. This is a more complicated situation because, in the event that the heating element fails, the machine will wash in cold water, which increases the risk of fire and current leakage into the body. It is important to evaluate the heating element’s performance for both your personal safety and the security of your property. To do this, take off the back panel, look over the wiring, and use a multimeter to measure the resistance readings. Get a new device and install it in place of the old one if the values differ from the norm.

Your Indesit washing machine’s blinking lock is frequently an indication that something needs to be fixed. This could point to a more serious issue, such as a malfunctioning locking mechanism, or it could be a minor issue, such as the door not closing all the way.

Often, the problem can be fixed by inspecting the door and making sure it is closed correctly. If the blinking doesn’t stop, though, you might want to check the instruction manual or get in touch with an expert for more help. Early problem solving can help avoid later, more serious problems.

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