Which part is usually at fault for Indesit error F08?

The most commonly implicated component is the heating relay.

What is the first thing to try for Indesit error F08?

Unplug for two to five minutes and restart a short cycle.

Error F08 Stops machine UK market

Indesit Washing Machine Error Code F08

F08 on a Indesit washing machine usually means: The heater relay cannot activate or is stuck; heater and pressure-switch connections are implicated. On a Indesit Washing Machine, code F08 points to the heating relay.

Fix it fast: Reset and recheck. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part: heating relay
Fault type: heating

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How to fix F08 — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

1 Reset and recheck
Easy
- Unplug for two to five minutes and restart a short cycle.
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2 Service the heating circuit
Pro only
- Have the heating element and NTC tested for continuity, the heater-relay section of the PCB inspected for burn marks, and the pressure-switch wiring checked.
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