Hotpoint TCL Tumble Dryer Fault Codes

F01 The tumble dryer motor is running when it should be off

• Check if module connector J3 has shorted due to moisture
• Replace module

F02 Open circuit between module and motor common

• Check security of module connector J3;
• Test motor Common (TOC);
• Check wiring between J3 and motor

F03 Front thermistor open or short circuit

• Check security of module connector J12;
• Test from connector pins (approximately 500 Kohms);
• If open or short circuit, test thermistor and wiring between thermistor and J12 to locate fault

F04 Tumble dryer pump working when should be off

• Check security of module connector J5;
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Replace module (F04 would normally be caused by a faulty module)

F05 Tumble dryer pump is not working when it should be on

• Check security of module connector J5;
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Replace module (F05 would normally be caused by a faulty module)

F06 Not used

• This fault code is unused and should not be displayed

F07 Lower tumble dryer element failure

• Check security of module connector J4
• Test between pins 4 and 3 on J4 (approximately 48 Ohms). If open circuit, test lower element and wiring between J4 and the heater.

F08 Lower tumble dryer element energised when it should be off

• Check security of module connector J4
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture
• Test heater elements and wiring
• Replace module (F08 would normally be caused by a faulty module).

F09 Error in setup file for the tumble dryer controller

Tumble dryer controller EEPROM is either not programmed or is not functioning

• If the module is a production board, replace the module
• If the module has an Eeprom socket, check the EEPROM is correctly inserted and programmed
• If testing for a Heater related fault, test on a Cotton High Heat setting or a Timed setting with High Heat enabled

F10 Open circuit in the tumble dryer heater neutral wiring

• Check module connector J4;
• Check wiring between module connector J4 and the heater
• Test heater elements

Note: - Frequent cycling thermostat operation can cause F10, check filter and condenser for blockages.

F11 Tumble dryer pump is detected as open circuit

• Test continuity of pump;
• Check connector J5;
• Check wiring between pump and module J5.

Note: - F11 is usually caused by a fault in the pump circuit not the module.

Auto cycle being used fault displays within 1 minute.

Time and wool cycles being used fault displays at the end of the cycle.

F12 Tumble dryer display and control modules fail to communicate

• Check connector J9 on module;
• Check wiring between module connector J9 and display;
• Check display connector;
• Replace module, display or wiring as required.

F13 Tumble dryer rear thermistor open or short circuit

• Check security of module connector J4;
• Test from J4 connector pins 1 and 2 (approximately 500 Kohms)
• If open circuit, test thermistor and wiring between thermistor and J4 to locate fault.

F14 Tumble dryer upper element failure

• Check security of module connector J4
• Test between pins 4 and 5 on J4 (approximately 48 ohms)
• If open circuit, test upper element and the wiring between J4 and the heater

F15 Tumble dryer upper heating element on when it should be off

• Check security of module connector J4
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Check heater elements and wiring
• Replace module (F15 would normally be caused by a faulty module)

F16 This fault code is not used on these tumble dryer models

• Not used

F17 Tumble dryer master relay contacts welded closed

• Replace module

If testing for a Heater related fault, test on a cotton high heat setting or a timed setting with high heat enabled