How to reboot an Indesit washing machine, in what cases a reboot may be necessary, how to do it yourself?

When is a reboot required?

A restart with a reset may be necessary in the following cases:

Program hangs.
The need to change the settings in an already running washing program or change the selected program to another. For example, if the “cotton” program was accidentally set, and woolen items were loaded into the drum.
It is necessary to add items to the drum when the wash has already started. Or, conversely, remove something from the download. For example, shedding clothes of the wrong color accidentally got into the drum.
A power outage in the apartment while the program is running or sudden power surges in the system.
Detection of a foreign object inside the washing machine - keys, pen, etc.

In what cases is it necessary to restart the washing machine?

There are several reasons why you might need to reset your washing machine:

a foreign object accidentally ended up inside the unit, which fell out of the pocket (money, valuables and documents), or some part of the clothing came off (bead, button), which could damage the mechanism of the automatic machine and cause clogging of the drain system;
more laundry needs to be added;
the selected mode needs to be changed (for example, you mistakenly set the “cotton 70˚” mode, but you need a “delicate” mode for wool);
the car stopped due to a power outage;
The device is frozen and does not respond to commands due to an internal failure.

Interesting! If stopped due to a power outage, some more modern machines can continue washing on their own after the power supply is restored.

In what cases is a restart not required?

In some cases, restarting is not a necessary measure. Such situations include:

The program has been running for a long time, and it would be irrational to add a forgotten item to the drum.
In top-loading machines, it is very easy to return an item that was initially forgotten, and no reloading is required.

If the situation is not critical, and you can easily do without a reboot, it is not advisable to resort to it.

In what cases is it necessary to restart the washing machine?

There are several reasons why you might need to reset your washing machine:

a foreign object accidentally ended up inside the unit, which fell out of the pocket (money, valuables and documents), or some part of the clothing came off (bead, button), which could damage the mechanism of the automatic machine and cause clogging of the drain system;
more laundry needs to be added;
the selected mode needs to be changed (for example, you mistakenly set the “cotton 70˚” mode, but you need a “delicate” mode for wool);
the car stopped due to a power outage;
The device is frozen and does not respond to commands due to an internal failure.

Interesting! If stopped due to a power outage, some more modern machines can continue washing on their own after the power supply is restored.

Methods

Depending on the current situation, one or another method of rebooting is selected.

When to change mode

If you need to restart, you can do it yourself.

Procedure:

click on the “start” button, which starts the execution of the program;
hold it for a few seconds;
wait for the work to stop - if the reset was successful, all the lights on the Indesit machine should turn green and go out again;
select the required washing mode;
add powder into the powder receptacle;
Start the wash by pressing the “start” button.

At its core, this is making changes to the washing program. This article will tell you about resetting the program.

You can see how to perform such a reboot in the video:

If you need to report or remove an item

If the purpose of the reboot is to gain access to the contents of the drum, then you need to perform the following steps:

Hold down the "start" button for 5 seconds.
Wait until work stops.
Select the “drain” mode.
Press "start".
After this, wait a couple of minutes to unlock the hatch door.

Depending on the model, the operation of the program may differ. In Indesit washing machines with vertical loading, there is no need to drain the water.

If the drain could not be performed programmatically, it will have to be done manually through the filter. For the pouring water, it is necessary to prepare a low but fairly wide container, for example, a basin. Rags on the floor would also be a good idea.

After this, you need to turn off the washing machine and wait about 10 minutes until the door unlocks . Only after this will it be possible to report or remove items from the download.

When there is a power outage

If there is a sudden power outage, unplug the washing machine from the outlet. This manipulation is necessary to ensure that possible voltage surges do not harm the device.

After normal power supply is restored, the washing machine plug is inserted into the outlet and the device is turned on.

Depending on the model and the duration of the forced pause when there was no light, the washing machine may continue running the program or reset the settings .

If there is a long power outage, then it is necessary to drain the water through a filter. After this, you need to get things out of the drum. You should not use the method of pulling out the cord and turning off the power to reboot. This method creates an increased load on the electronics and can cause equipment failure.

When the program freezes

If there is a malfunction that causes the washing process to stop and the buttons on the panel to become inactive, it is necessary to use the restart method by disconnecting from the power supply as the only possible one.

How to properly reboot the machine

Before restarting the product, carefully study the instructions for your particular washing machine model, since each brand of machine has its own design features and certain methods for urgent stopping. We will look at general recommendations for properly rebooting the machine.

How to stop the program: options

Most washing machines have two unified options for urgently resetting the installed program.

First option

If the “Start” button in the unit also serves as the “Pause” button, then you need to press it once to stop the wash and wait a couple of seconds. After this, the door lock should unlock. Now you can load additional laundry into the drum or take out an item that accidentally got into it, forgotten in your pocket. Before opening the door, make sure there is no water inside, otherwise it will spill out.

Healthy! If water has already accumulated in the washing machine, drain it manually using the drain filter (a small hatch at the bottom of the machine).

Second option

By pressing the "Start/Pause" button, the program is completely reset. In this case, turning off is not done by pressing it once, but by holding the button for a long time (5-6 seconds). Further events will develop depending on the modification of your device:

in more modern models, after holding the “Start/Pause” button for a long time, the machine will drain the water on its own and the door will unlock;
In older models, automatic drainage of water is not provided; it must also be drained manually through a drain filter.

Why do you need to reset the program correctly?

Many users believe that the problem of urgent work stoppage can be solved by simply disconnecting the device from the electrical network. Yes, this will allow you to turn off the washing machine, but the previously selected mode may not be reset, since often automatic machines “remember” the last settings and will start them again after turning them on. In addition, due to a sudden disconnection from the network, an important part of the unit - the control board - is at high risk of breakdown.

If the power is out

In the event of a sudden power outage, first of all, disconnect the device from the network. To do this, you need to remove the cord from the outlet so that the washing machine is not subject to a sudden voltage drop.

When the power supply is restored, plug the device into the mains. If the previously installed program has not been reset, the automatic machine will simply continue to operate. Some models will drain the water when turned on and stop washing. In this case, you will need to select the desired mode again and start it.

Internal failure

If the unit suddenly fails, it is necessary to find out what kind of problem arose: software or mechanical. If the software fails, the control panel is locked and the buttons do not respond to pressing. Try unplugging the machine for 15-20 minutes to reboot the control unit, then turn it on and try to run the program again.

Recommendation! To return the automatic machine to its factory settings, you may need the help of an electronics technician; do not try to cope with this task yourself without the appropriate training.

Turning on after

Depending on the situation, the steps to turn on the Indesit washing machine after a reboot differ:

If the program was changed without opening the hatch and completely de-energizing the device, then to start the new selected mode, just press the “start” button.
In the case when you had to drain the water and open the hatch, the selected program is lost. After turning it back on, you will need to reset the settings and restart the work.
If there is a sudden loss of power to the washing machine, when the hatch did not open, restoration of operation can be in one of the scenarios - the SMA will continue to work from the place where it left off, or you will need to select settings and start the program from the beginning.

What to do if rebooting doesn't help?

There are situations when, after a reboot, normal operation of the washing machine is not restored. Most often, this situation occurs when there is a sudden power outage and when the program freezes.

You can try disconnecting the device from the network and turning it on again after half an hour. If after this the washing machine does not show readiness for work - it displays an error code or freezes, it will be necessary to conduct a qualitative analysis of the situation.

If the freezing in itself was associated with a failure, then restarting the work does not always help. In this case, you will need to diagnose the problem and repair it . This situation is often associated with problems in the electrical and control unit.

To solve the problem, you may need to partially disassemble the washing machine and get the help of a professional.

Detailed operating instructions for Indesit washing machines are presented in this section.