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Wont spin, drain or open

The washer will not perform the drain cycle or a spin cycle. i have 3 lights flashing (door lock, extra rinse, and stain removal) i have tried holding them in, i have cancelled. basically everything i can think of with no success

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  • haines_steph Sep 26, 2009

    where can i buy the ic

  • haines_steph Sep 26, 2009

    i am in the uk. and cannot find part. i did come across indesit eeprom is this the same thing. or have you a laymans description of part needed

  • haines_steph Sep 26, 2009

    i have been told the ic controler needs replacing on my indesit w123 washer. but what am i looking for in parts?. is it eeprom unit or the part described as a module

  • haines_steph Sep 26, 2009

    i have been told the ic controler needs replacing on my indesit w123 washer. but what am i looking for in parts?. is it eeprom unit or the part described as a module

  • haines_steph Sep 27, 2009

    when ordering is the board described as a module or mmprom, or some other technical name. i have looked on sites and cannot find the item. i am in the uk.

  • haines_steph Oct 01, 2009

    I HAVE REPLACED THE BOARD, THE PROBLEM REMAINS THE SAME. PLEASE ADVISE

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Hi.
First remove the plug and wait at least half an hour before setting dial to pump out. Then plug in again.

It should then attempt to drain out, finish a cycle - and let you open the door.
At this stage it sounds as if the heating element or thermostat switch is faulty - so need checking.
What usually happens is the machine will allow water in - then wait to warm up. If the hearting element has failed - you may get error lights - or it may just sit there waiting to get warm - which it will never do.

Check heating element and thermostat switch if it does the same again.

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I would have a professional come out and do a test on the ECU. If the unit is not preforming the cycles, its best to check the ECU first.

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It is the board and not the motor as the issues are not related but for the board, you need to check the board first and see that you may need to replace it it is not hard, please post full information of the unit (name, model, serial number), and let me know if that work if not we go to the next step Please see that grant me your approvals by rating my service and I hope that I can serve you again the future. I will work with you in this issue to conclusion

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It seems that the IC controlling these functions has gone. Will have to be replaced.

  • Anonymous Sep 26, 2009

    Are you in the US? yes.
    Then try Fry's, Best Buy or any other such store that sells such machines. You can check from their sites www.frys.com or www.bestbuy.com.

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