Hotpoint Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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A01
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and attempts to drain continuously; some models may show A01 or a flashing tap symbol.
Anti-Flood System Activated (Base Pan Water Leak)
A02
Dishwasher fills with water but does not start washing; A02 displayed or wash LED flashes in a repeating pattern.
Water Inlet Timeout / Fill Fault
A03
Dishwasher attempts to drain but water remains in the bottom; A03 displayed or drain LED flashes.
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault
A04
Dishwasher stops and displays A04; may occur shortly after starting a cycle, often related to water level issues.
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault
A05
Dishwasher stops with A05; often associated with heating or wash pump issues mid-cycle.
Wash Pump / Circulation Fault
A06
Dishwasher shows A06 and may stop shortly after starting; often linked to water hardness or turbidity sensor issues.
Turbidity / Water Hardness Sensor Fault
A07
Dishwasher displays A07 and may not start or may stop during cycle; often associated with water distribution or diverter issues.
Diverter Valve / Spray Arm Distribution Fault
A08
Dishwasher shows A08; cycle may end prematurely with dishes still dirty.
Heating Circuit Fault
A09
Dishwasher displays A09; may be associated with drying problems or fan operation on models with active drying.
Drying Fan or Ventilation Fault
A10
Dishwasher shows A10; may not start or may stop with beeping, often linked to door issues.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
A11
Dishwasher displays A11; cycle may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes with no water movement.
Circulation Pump Speed / Tachometer Fault
A12
Dishwasher shows A12; may be associated with communication or configuration issues between modules.
Control Board Communication / Configuration Fault
AL01
Dishwasher shows AL01; machine may run drain pump continuously and not start a wash.
Anti-Flood / Leak Detected (Alternate Code)
AL02
Dishwasher displays AL02; may not fill correctly or may stop early in the cycle.
Fill / Inlet Fault (Alternate Code)
AL03
Dishwasher shows AL03; often associated with drain problems on some Hotpoint models.
Drainage Fault (Alternate Code)
AL04
Dishwasher displays AL04; may be linked to temperature sensing or heating issues.
Temperature Sensor / NTC Error (Alternate Code)
AL05
Dishwasher shows AL05; may stop with cold water and poor wash results.
Heating Circuit Error (Alternate Code)
F01
Dishwasher displays F01; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Electronic Control Board Failure
F02
Dishwasher shows F02; often related to water inlet or fill problems on some Hotpoint models.
Water Inlet Fault (Alternate Code)
F03
Dishwasher displays F03; cycle may stop with water left in the tub or may not progress.
Temperature Sensing / NTC Fault
F04
Dishwasher shows F04; may be associated with overfilling or water level issues.
Water Level / Pressure Switch Fault (Alternate Code)
F05
Dishwasher displays F05; may not drain or may stop with water in the bottom.
Drain Pump Fault (Alternate Code)
F06
Dishwasher shows F06; may not start and may indicate door or latch problems on some models.
Door Switch / Latch Fault (Alternate Code)
F07
Dishwasher displays F07; often linked to heating problems on some Hotpoint models.
Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault (Alternate Code)
F08
Dishwasher shows F08; may be associated with water level or overflow issues on some models.
Overflow / Anti-Flood Fault (Alternate Code)
F09
Dishwasher displays F09; may not start or may behave erratically.
EEPROM / Software Configuration Error
F10
Dishwasher shows F10; may be associated with water level detection problems.
Water Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Error (Alternate Code)
F11
Dishwasher displays F11; often indicates a drain pump or drainage issue on some Hotpoint models.
Drain Pump / Drainage Error (Alternate Code)
F12
Dishwasher shows F12; display or control panel may be unresponsive or flickering.
Communication Error Between Main Board and User Interface
H2O
Dishwasher displays H2O or a tap symbol; machine may pause or stop due to insufficient water.
Insufficient Water Supply
Symptom
Detergent tablet remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Door Not Opening Correctly
Symptom
Dishes are not coming out clean; food residues remain on plates and glasses.
Poor Wash Performance
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain at end of cycle; standing water remains in the bottom of the tub.
Poor or No Drainage
Symptom
Dishwasher does not fill with water; you hear a click but no water enters, or it times out and stops.
No Water Fill
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher door will not latch or pops open during a cycle.
Door Latch / Strike Misalignment
Symptom
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear filling and maybe a hum, but spray arms do not rotate.
Circulation Pump Not Running
Symptom
Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; start button unresponsive or cycle will not begin.
User Interface / Start Circuit Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the front of the door during a cycle.
Door Seal / Gasket Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; puddle appears on the floor beneath the machine.
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Pump Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or roaring noise during wash.
Worn Circulation Pump Bearings
Symptom
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System
Symptom
Dishwasher runs for a very long time or never seems to finish the cycle.
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights flash, but no specific code is shown.
General Protection / Unknown Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Installation / Leveling Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Mains Supply Fault
Symptom
Glasses appear cloudy or have white film after washing.
Limescale / Rinse Aid / Salt Setting Issue
Symptom
Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes are clean but have poor drying and water spots.
Rinse Aid Dispenser Fault
Symptom
Strong bad smell or odour coming from the dishwasher, even when not in use.
Bacterial Growth / Food Residue Build-Up
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and attempts to drain continuously; some models may show A01 or a flashing tap symbol.
|
Anti-Flood System Activated (Base Pan Water Leak) | View Details |
| A02 |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not start washing; A02 displayed or wash LED flashes in a repeating pattern.
|
Water Inlet Timeout / Fill Fault | View Details |
| A03 |
Dishwasher attempts to drain but water remains in the bottom; A03 displayed or drain LED flashes.
|
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault | View Details |
| A04 |
Dishwasher stops and displays A04; may occur shortly after starting a cycle, often related to water level issues.
|
Overfill / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| A05 |
Dishwasher stops with A05; often associated with heating or wash pump issues mid-cycle.
|
Wash Pump / Circulation Fault | View Details |
| A06 |
Dishwasher shows A06 and may stop shortly after starting; often linked to water hardness or turbidity sensor issues.
|
Turbidity / Water Hardness Sensor Fault | View Details |
| A07 |
Dishwasher displays A07 and may not start or may stop during cycle; often associated with water distribution or diverter issues.
|
Diverter Valve / Spray Arm Distribution Fault | View Details |
| A08 |
Dishwasher shows A08; cycle may end prematurely with dishes still dirty.
|
Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| A09 |
Dishwasher displays A09; may be associated with drying problems or fan operation on models with active drying.
|
Drying Fan or Ventilation Fault | View Details |
| A10 |
Dishwasher shows A10; may not start or may stop with beeping, often linked to door issues.
|
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| A11 |
Dishwasher displays A11; cycle may not start or may stop unexpectedly, sometimes with no water movement.
|
Circulation Pump Speed / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| A12 |
Dishwasher shows A12; may be associated with communication or configuration issues between modules.
|
Control Board Communication / Configuration Fault | View Details |
| AL01 |
Dishwasher shows AL01; machine may run drain pump continuously and not start a wash.
|
Anti-Flood / Leak Detected (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| AL02 |
Dishwasher displays AL02; may not fill correctly or may stop early in the cycle.
|
Fill / Inlet Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| AL03 |
Dishwasher shows AL03; often associated with drain problems on some Hotpoint models.
|
Drainage Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| AL04 |
Dishwasher displays AL04; may be linked to temperature sensing or heating issues.
|
Temperature Sensor / NTC Error (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| AL05 |
Dishwasher shows AL05; may stop with cold water and poor wash results.
|
Heating Circuit Error (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F01 |
Dishwasher displays F01; may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Electronic Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Dishwasher shows F02; often related to water inlet or fill problems on some Hotpoint models.
|
Water Inlet Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F03 |
Dishwasher displays F03; cycle may stop with water left in the tub or may not progress.
|
Temperature Sensing / NTC Fault | View Details |
| F04 |
Dishwasher shows F04; may be associated with overfilling or water level issues.
|
Water Level / Pressure Switch Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F05 |
Dishwasher displays F05; may not drain or may stop with water in the bottom.
|
Drain Pump Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F06 |
Dishwasher shows F06; may not start and may indicate door or latch problems on some models.
|
Door Switch / Latch Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F07 |
Dishwasher displays F07; often linked to heating problems on some Hotpoint models.
|
Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F08 |
Dishwasher shows F08; may be associated with water level or overflow issues on some models.
|
Overflow / Anti-Flood Fault (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F09 |
Dishwasher displays F09; may not start or may behave erratically.
|
EEPROM / Software Configuration Error | View Details |
| F10 |
Dishwasher shows F10; may be associated with water level detection problems.
|
Water Level Sensor / Pressure Switch Error (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F11 |
Dishwasher displays F11; often indicates a drain pump or drainage issue on some Hotpoint models.
|
Drain Pump / Drainage Error (Alternate Code) | View Details |
| F12 |
Dishwasher shows F12; display or control panel may be unresponsive or flickering.
|
Communication Error Between Main Board and User Interface | View Details |
| H2O |
Dishwasher displays H2O or a tap symbol; machine may pause or stop due to insufficient water.
|
Insufficient Water Supply | View Details |
| – |
Detergent tablet remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
|
Detergent Dispenser Door Not Opening Correctly | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not coming out clean; food residues remain on plates and glasses.
|
Poor Wash Performance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain at end of cycle; standing water remains in the bottom of the tub.
|
Poor or No Drainage | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not fill with water; you hear a click but no water enters, or it times out and stops.
|
No Water Fill | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay in the partially open position.
|
Door Spring / Hinge Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door will not latch or pops open during a cycle.
|
Door Latch / Strike Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher fills with water but does not wash; you hear filling and maybe a hum, but spray arms do not rotate.
|
Circulation Pump Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; start button unresponsive or cycle will not begin.
|
User Interface / Start Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the front of the door during a cycle.
|
Door Seal / Gasket Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from underneath; puddle appears on the floor beneath the machine.
|
Base Leak / Internal Hose or Pump Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or roaring noise during wash.
|
Worn Circulation Pump Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
|
Foreign Object in Pump or Spray System | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs for a very long time or never seems to finish the cycle.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensor Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle and all lights flash, but no specific code is shown.
|
General Protection / Unknown Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Installation / Leveling Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher will not power on at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
|
No Power / Mains Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
Glasses appear cloudy or have white film after washing.
|
Limescale / Rinse Aid / Salt Setting Issue | View Details |
| – |
Rinse aid is not dispensing; dishes are clean but have poor drying and water spots.
|
Rinse Aid Dispenser Fault | View Details |
| – |
Strong bad smell or odour coming from the dishwasher, even when not in use.
|
Bacterial Growth / Food Residue Build-Up | View Details |
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