Hotpoint General Protection / Unknown Fault

Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights flash, but no specific code is shown.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Momentary power interruption,Control board glitch,Overheating of components,Water level anomaly

Safety first: Disconnect power for at least 10 minutes.

Reset appliance: After the power-off period, restore power and attempt to start a short cycle.
Check ventilation: Ensure the dishwasher has adequate ventilation around it and is not overheating.
Observe for patterns: Note at what point in the cycle the fault occurs (fill, wash, heat, drain) to narrow down the subsystem.

If the issue repeats, run diagnostics if available in the service manual or contact a technician for deeper fault code retrieval.

Medium 3/5

Main Control Board

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