What do your integrated dishwasher error codes mean?

Have you noticed your integrated dishwasher displaying LED flashing fault codes? Here you will find the most common fault or error codes displayed when there is an issue with a Hotpoint integrated dishwasher. Depending on the model, the dishwasher fault code will be displayed as a binary code, using the LEDs in the panel or display on the dishwasher door to highlight the issue.

Depending on the issue, your appliance may need a replacement part. Should this be the case, you can shop dishwasher genuine spare parts directly from us. In addition to this error codes section, you can also find additional troubleshooting support with the appliance's manual. Click here to download your dishwasher's appliance manual.

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Reminder, should you attempt to resolve some issues or replacing parts yourself, be sure to unplug your appliance from the main.

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Hotpoint Integrated 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 Integrated Dishwasher Flashing LED Lights

Below you will find the most common integrated dishwasher flashing LED codes and combination codes that can occur during the lifetime of your appliance, as well as instructions on how to resolve the issue and, if necessary, how to contact 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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Anti-Flooding Overflow

Issue: If LED 1 is showing on your integrated dishwasher this could mean that the bowl float micro switch electrical circuit may be open (it 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: The fill valve is admitting water, even when switched off. 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: The following LED combination indicates that the highest drain time has 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: When your third LED is showing, this means the thermistor (NTC) circuit is 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: The pressure switch does not indicate completion of fill, even when the turbine fills the appliance with the correct amount of 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: If LED 2 + 3 are on, the maximum gap of time for completion of fill has surpassed. 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: These lights show when the turbine has given no signal advising entry of water, even when the fill has effectively been finished. 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: When your integrated dishwasher shows LED 4, it means the 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: If LED 1 + 4 shows on your dishwasher, this means that the software recognition error processor is 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: This occurs when the heating element circuit is not compliant (circuit is 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: When the following LED’s are showing, this indicates 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: The following lights show that there is no communication/connection between the 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: LED 1, 2 and 3 mean that your main board has failed, unfortunately 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: This means that the reading between both the wash pump and drain pump is not accordant. 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