There are a number of different version of the electronics used in Indesit made washing machines and washer dryers that are sold under the Hotpoint name and some of them use the same fault or error codes when they have a problem or a spare part fails.
This is one of the less common sets of fault codes for Hotpoint washing machine models as well as other Indesit Group produced brands.
These fault codes are displayed by way of blinking or lit light on the front of the washing machine presented and read from the bottom to the top. The door locked light should be the lowest (first in the row) and the wash light the fifth, top light (fifth in the row).
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These fault codes are written for washing machine repairers and not for the general public by Indesit and they assume a certain level of competence on the part of the user in diagnostic routines. We have added some notes to try to assist you in determining the nature of the fault you have but, you will still need to investigate each failure on its own merits. For more help and advice on fault finding on a washing machine please refer to our basic fault finding guide from this link before you begin.
Please check that any Hotpoint washing machine spares recommended are suitable for use on your particular model and date code. If you are unsure about the suitability of any spare part please ask to ensure that you get the correct spares for your washing machine. Please, don't guess or assume as spares can be altered on a production run with the same model number having several different alternative components used.
This is our very simple legend to show the state of the lights, lamps or LED's as they are unlit, flashing or lit continuously.
| Light or LED not lit | Light or LED flashing | Light or LED lit solid, no flash |
The LEDs in these error codes represent the vertical row of LED's as you look at them, being either lit or not lit, they should not be flashing on most models.
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F01 The washing machine motor triac circuit has a short
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F02 The washing machine motor is jammed or the tacho has come loose
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F03 The washing machine thermistor is open or short circuited
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F04 The washing machien pressure switch is jammed on empty
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F05 The washing machine pressure switch is jammed open or the drain pump is blocked
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F06 Not used
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F07 Washing machine heater relay stuck
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F08 Washing machine heater relay stuck
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F09 EElectronic module configuration errorWashing machine controller EEPROM is either not programmed or is not functioning
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F10 Pressure switch not sensing
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F11 Washing machine drain pump cannot be activated
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F12 Washing machine display and control modules fail to communicate
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F13 Tumble dryer rear temperature rise too high (Washer dryer only)
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F14 Tumble dryer fails to heat (Washer dryer only)
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F15 Tumble dryer does not heat (Washer dryer only)
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F16 This fault code is not used on these washing machine and washer dryer models
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F17 Door lock error
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F18 Communications error only used with three phase motor (induction)
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Should you need more help and guidance please use the links from this article as most of them will help you to understand your Hotpoint washing machine a lot better and probably very much help you in diagnosing the fault you have. Of course there are many other articles on the site that will also help you do this.
In addition you can post in our help and advice forums after registering but please do pay heed to the information below before doing so and read the guides, they are there to help you.
You must understand certain things before you begin or attempt any repairs on your own and we want to make these points very, very clear to anyone that decides to investigate one of these or any other washing machines:
Please do note that manufacturers can and do change fault codes without notice and we cannot guarantee that these error codes will apply to your particular model as all codes apply to a wide range of appliances and not normally any one specific model. To determine if these fault codes do apply to your particular Hotpoint washing machine model please post a request to confirm this in the forums.
Buying spare parts for any washing machine or getting a service engineer can range from the simplest task in the world to one of the most daunting as you try to pick your way through model numbers, serial numbers, ranges and all sorts of information. We try to make this as simple as possible for you and take out any hassle but, sometimes, we know that we all need a little help from the experts.
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With notes on where to get the best help at the end of each line:
Spares Help - From the store "Contact Us" option or spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk
Technical Help - Please use the forums
How To Repair Problems - Please use the forums