Indesit Washer — Error Code F16 (UK)

Q: How do I fix the F16 error on a Indesit washer?

Try first: Replace the door interlock. After confirming nothing blocks the door and a reset does not clear the fault, disconnect power and replace the door interlock (the component this code attributes).

A door lock fault was detected on specific models.

brand Indesit appliance Washer market UK component door interlock category door_lock severity degraded

Ranked repair steps

1. Replace the door interlock

After confirming nothing blocks the door and a reset does not clear the fault, disconnect power and replace the door interlock (the component this code attributes).

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts £14.49–£28.10 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

C00299278 — Washing Machine Door Interlock · observed £14.49–£28.10 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an disclosed repair reference — Whitegoods Help — Indesit Washing Machine Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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