Indesit wm12x currently have used setting number 3 after finishing does not drain and spin, just clicks round the settings, i have switched off and tried other settings but still wont drain it will do the rinse cyclebut wont advance on that and will go back to clicking round the washing options

check the pressure is not sticking in the high position if the pressure system is blocked the air might be slow getting out stopping the pressure switch from dropping to low level by the time you get to the machine it has had time to drop to low and will allow the machine to spin

open the back door try to remove the belt and then try to rotate the drum by hand if it stuck again you need to check if there is something between the drum and the chamber

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
Here are my complete guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
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If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and most are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play!

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning!

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

hello try restting it before you bin it

1. Turn the washing machine off with the on off button.
2. Turn the selector knob to a dot, or any off position
3. Turn the washing machine back on and watch for rapid flashing on the neon light
4. Turn the washing machine off and select the new program (or maybe spin)
5. Turn it back on and the new program should start

NOTE: Resetting the timer selector knob as shown above may stop the clicking round, but if your washing machine has a fault, the clicking round may return when your washing machine encounters the fault again. If your washing machine's program selector knob is clicking round on its own, then read the section above Washing machine stops with lights flashing hope it helps

regards
shaun

I doubt it will solve the problem, as the part you are referring to is a selector switch and not the timer, the problem is more likely to be a faulty control unit.

To obtain the instructions for washer, go to,

WWW.INDESITSERVICE.CO.UK

In the menu on the left click on Indesit user manuals, then enter the model number in the search box, and down load the instructions to your printer or hard drive.
Please rate my solution.
Thankyou.

could be a problem with the drain pump will it spin

Hi,
The water level will never go above the lower part of the door bowl. Can you be a little more specific on your question?
Regards
Sussex Engineer

i suspect that you may not be draining water,if you watch the light flash it will flash at 1 sec interviles it will then stop for approx 3 secs and then start flashing again at 1 sec int,if you wait for it to stop for aprox 3 secs.when it start flashing again count how many flashes til it stops again for the 3 sec,thats is your fault code,if it is 10 or 5,then its will be your pump blocked or inop.

Hi I fixed the problem by removing the filter at the bottom right hand corner of the washing machine and removing 2 x £1 coins that had got stuck there

regards

Michelle