Indesit Washing Machine F11 Error: Meaning, Causes & Safe Checks

F11 Likely needs an engineer Engineer only

Quick answer

Indesit F11 is a pump circuit fault: water remains in the machine because it isn’t being pumped out. Indesit treats it as an engineer fault (a drain blockage usually shows as F05 instead). Switch the machine off and book an engineer.

What F11 means on a Indesit washing machine

Indesit’s UK service page describes F11 as a pump circuit fault: water stays in the machine and isn’t pumped out.

Applies to: Indesit washing machines. Hotpoint uses the same F11 code.

About Indesit F11

Indesit washing machines use the same F-code table as Hotpoint (F01 to F18). Indesit’s UK error-code table and repair booking are on Indesit Service UK (indesitservice.co.uk), not on Hotpoint’s site.

This page follows Indesit Service (UK)’s own article, Washing machine error codes. Indesit shares this code family with Hotpoint F11, but each page follows its own brand’s wording, figures and service route.

What you might notice

Likely causes

Why this isn’t a DIY job

Indesit separates F11 (pump circuit) from F05 (a blockage you can check). A circuit fault means the pump and its wiring have to be tested inside the machine. Keep the machine switched off, and the water supply off, until an engineer has looked at it.

What to do now

Stop and call a qualified engineer if:
  • The code or problem comes back after you’ve done the safe checks on this page.
  • The next step would mean removing a cover or panel, or working on the pump, valves, heater, motor, door lock or wiring. That is a job for a qualified engineer.
  • Water is leaking from inside the appliance or is near the plug or socket. Don’t touch the plug with wet hands or while standing in water. Switch off at the consumer unit instead.
  • The appliance is still under warranty. Contact the manufacturer first, because DIY work can affect your cover.

There are no safe repair checks for F11. Make the washing machine safe as below, don’t keep restarting it, and book an engineer.

Turn off the water and switch the appliance off

  1. Close the water supply tap to the appliance.
  2. Switch the appliance off. Only unplug it at the wall if the plug, socket and floor around it are dry. Otherwise switch it off at the consumer unit.
  3. Mop up water on the floor so nobody slips.

When to call an engineer

F11 needs an engineer. Once the washing machine is safe, contact Indesit or a qualified appliance engineer. Have the model and serial number from the rating label ready, and start with Indesit UK support.

Repair or replace?

F11 needs an engineer. Before you book, find the model number and purchase date. If it’s under warranty or an extended plan, contact Indesit first. Out of warranty, ask for a quote and weigh it against the age of the washing machine. We don’t publish repair prices because they vary by area, part and model.

Related problems

Related codes

Questions people ask

Can I drain an Indesit showing F11 myself?

We don’t give drain steps for F11. Indesit treats it as an electrical fault in the pump circuit, not a blockage, so leave draining to the engineer. Keep the machine switched off and the water supply off until then.

Different code or symptom? Use the fault finder, see all Indesit washing machine codes, or read how Indesit codes work. Not sure it’s safe? Read our safety information.

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