What do your dishwasher error codes mean?

When your dishwasher appears to be malfunctioning, it can be extremely frustrating; however, at Hotpoint we are here to assist you.

If your Hotpoint dishwasher displays an error code or LED lights on your machine start flashing, it usually means one of the components on your dishwasher has failed. You can find a list of dishwasher error codes for your Hotpoint dishwasher using the handy guide below and proceed to fix the issue yourself. If you have flashing lights on your dishwasher, no need to worry! You can easily identify the problem yourself by following the tips below and fix your dishwasher in no time.

In case you need professional support from a dishwasher engineer, you can get in touch with our customer service team and book a repair, just call us on 0344 822 4224.

As with any type of technology, from time to time, you may need to have a part replaced. To ensure your appliance runs properly, we recommend using genuine spare parts. For Hotpoint parts replacement, click here.

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Hotpoint Dishwasher Error Codes

Please select an error code to reveal the fault and a how to fix it yourself.

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F01 — Anti-flooding overflow

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: OFF

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: OFF

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F02 — Water fill solenoid valve failure

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: OFF

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: OFF

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F03 — Water drain failure/ timeout

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: OFF

 

Action: We recommend you check that the drain pipe and under sink plumbing for any blockages.

Action: If the fault continues please call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F04 — Thermostat fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: OFF

• LED 7: OFF

• LED 8: ON

• LED 9: OFF

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F06 — Water fill timeout

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: OFF

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: ON

• LED 9: OFF

 

Action: Please check that the water supply is present and of sufficient pressure, also that the tap is fully on and that the fill hose is not restricted.

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F07 — Water turbine damaged

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: ON

• LED 9: OFF

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F08 — Temperature timeout fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: OFF

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: ON

 

Advice: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F09 — Software error

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: OFF

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: ON

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F10 — Heating element fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: OFF

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: ON

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F11 — Wash pump failure

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: OFF

• LED 9: ON

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F12 — Main board & Display communication error

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: OFF

• LED 7: OFF

• LED 8: ON

• LED 9: ON

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F13 — Main board fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: OFF

• LED 8: ON

• LED 9: ON

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

F15 — Virtual sensor error

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence (please see below these error codes for your LED reference)

• LED 6: ON

• LED 7: ON

• LED 8: ON

• LED 9: ON

 

Action: We recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.

Hotpoint Dishwasher Flashing Lights

Here you will find the most common dishwasher flashing LED codes and combination codes that can happen during the lifetime of your appliance, and the steps on how to fix the issue and how to get support from our consumer service team.

Please select all the flashing LED’s in sequential order to reveal what your error code could mean.

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 Reset

If the LED’s are arranged differently please select an alternative configuration.

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No errors found for this combination.
Anti-Flooding Overflow

Issue: Bowl float micro switch electrical circuit open (must be closed). Be sure to check the following:

• Water leak

• Float switch or wiring defective

• New main board: Eeprom was programmed off-side, to reset the alarm, switch off and switch on again using the ON/OFF button

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Water Fill Solenoid Valve Failure

Issue: Fill valve admits water even when deactivated. Be sure to check the following:

• Fill solenoid valve failure

• Main board fill solenoid valve Mack short-circuiting

• Make certain drain hose is not on the floor

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Drain Time Out

Issue: Maximum drain time elapsed. Be sure to check the following:

• Drain pump blocked by foreign matter

• Drain pump faulty/disconnected

• Drain hose blocked

• Air bubble in hose

• Check drain pump wiring and connectors at component end and main board end

• Check integrity of drain pump impeller

• Replace drain pump

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Thermistor (NTC) Not Compliant

Issue: Thermistor (NTC) circuit not compliant (break in continually or short-circuit). Be sure to check the following:

• NTC sensor cables disconnected or damaged

• Cables or connectors disconnected or short-circuiting

• NTC sensor wet, short-circuit

• NTC sensor damaged, open circuit

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Pressure Switch - non compliant

Issue: Pressure switch has not indicated completion of fill, even though the turbine has filled the appliance with correct water. Be sure to check the following:

• Pressure switch faulty

• Pressure switch tube damaged, part replacement required

• Water in air trap

• Air trap damaged, this will require part replacement

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Water Fill Timeout

Issue: Maximum interval of time for completion of fill has been exceeded. Be sure to check the following:

• Tap closed or partially closed

• Filter hose pinched

• Filter hose filter clogged/bort

• Water pressure low or flow meter doesn’t work

• Water solenoid valve faulty or disconnected

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Water Turbine Damaged

Issue: Turbine has given no signal indicating entry of water, even though fill has effectively been completed. Be sure to check the following:

• Turbine faulty or disconnected

• Connector terminals not making contact

• Turbine wiring faulty

• Turbine faulty, disconnected or wet

• Water has been introduced manually

• Filter hose filter obstructed

• Pressure switch faulty

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Temperature Timeout (1 hour)

Issue: Maximum interval of time for establishing temperature has been exceeded (1 hour). Be sure to check the following:

• NTC sensor bracket detached from bowl

• Fault in electrical circuit of heating element

• Heating element ITR incorrectly calibrated/faulty

• Excessive suds

• Heating element false contact

• NTC sensor incorrectly calibrated

• Limescale on heating element. Water hardness setting is not compliant. User not put in in slat

• NTC sensor separated from socket (replaces first check)

• Heating element defective

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Software Recognition Error. Main Board Not Programmed

Issue: Software recognition error processor not programmed. Be sure to check the following:

• Main board not programmed

• Incorrect setting file

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Heating Element Circuit Not Compliant

Issue: Heating element circuit not compliant (circuit open). Be sure to check the following:

• Heating element cables disconnected

• Main board relay defective

• Heating element defective

• Main board relay defective

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Wash Pump Failure

Issue: No communication/power between BLDC/BLACmotor and main board, or motor seized. Be sure to check the following:

• Motor connectors disconnected

• Wiring not compliant

• Foreign matter between motor blades

• Motor defective/seized 

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Communication Error Between Main Board and Display

Issue: No communication/connection between main board and user interface. Be sure to check the following:

• Fault in main board user interface wiring

• Disconnect from electrical power supply. Wait 2 minutes. Reconnect appliance to power supply and test it again

• User interface defective

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Main Board Not Working

Issue: If your main board is not working, you will need to replace it. You can order your replacement part here

Should you require additional support, please call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Virtual Sensor

Issue: Reading between the wash pump and drain pump is not consistent. Be sure to check the following:

• Replace wash pump

• Replace drain pump

Advice: If this issue is not fixed with the steps listed, we recommend you call our customer service centre to book an engineer on: 0344 822 4224.


Flashing LED codes