Hotpoint Ovens Error Codes

F01

Oven will not power on, display completely dead or only backlight with no response to buttons

Main Control Board Power Supply Failure

F02

Oven display works but heating elements do not energize, relay clicking may be heard but no heat

Relay Drive or Power Relay Failure on Main PCB

F03

Oven overheats or temperature is wildly inaccurate, may shut down with error after heating

Oven Temperature Sensor (NTC) Circuit Fault

F04

Oven fails to reach set temperature, may stop heating early or show error after a short heat period

Temperature Sensor Range/Calibration Error

F05

Cooling fan runs continuously or does not run at all, oven may shut down with overheat error

Cooling Fan Motor or Fan Control Circuit Fault

F06

Oven display or buttons unresponsive, some keys work intermittently, error appears after key press

User Interface (Touchpad/Keypad) Communication Fault

F07

Oven trips the household breaker or RCD immediately or shortly after starting a heating cycle

Heater to Earth Leakage or Short Circuit

F08

Grill function does not work, oven modes may still operate, error appears when grill is selected

Grill Element or Grill Circuit Failure

F09

Fan oven mode not heating, fan runs but no temperature rise, error appears in fan mode only

Fan Oven Element Circuit Fault

F10

Oven light and display work but no heating on any function, no relay click heard

Safety Thermostat (Thermal Cut-Out) Open

F11

Oven door will not lock for pyrolytic/self-clean cycle, or error appears when starting clean mode

Door Lock Motor or Lock Switch Fault

F12

Display shows communication error, oven may be stuck in standby or some functions disabled

Communication Failure Between Display Board and Power Board

F13

Oven interior light not working, error may appear when turning light on, other functions OK

Oven Lamp Circuit Fault

F14

Clock cannot be set or loses time, oven will not start cooking because time is not set

Electronic Clock / Timer Failure

F15

Oven fan does not run in fan mode, elements may overheat locally, error appears in fan-assisted functions

Convection Fan Motor Failure

F16

Oven door locked and will not open after cycle, error displayed, no mechanical release visible

Door Lock Stuck in Locked Position

F17

Display shows probe or sensor error when using meat probe or temperature probe accessory

Meat Probe Sensor or Probe Jack Fault

F18

Oven shuts down mid-cycle with error, cooling fan may continue running, unit restarts after cooling

Overtemperature Protection Triggered

F19

Display flickers, resets, or shows low-voltage error when oven elements switch on

Low Voltage or Power Supply Instability

F20

Function selector knob positions do not match actual functions, or error appears when turning knob

Function Selector Switch Fault

Symptom

Control knobs are very stiff or difficult to turn, clicking or grinding feel

Knob Shaft / Selector Mechanism Wear

Symptom

Excessive condensation or water droplets forming on oven door and control panel during cooking

Ventilation / Moisture Management Issue

Symptom

Oven cavity enamel is chipped or rusting, exposing bare metal

Cavity Enamel Damage

Symptom

Oven display is very dim or partially missing segments, but oven still heats

Display Module Degradation

Symptom

Oven door glass is loose, rattling, or has condensation between panes

Door Glass Assembly / Inner Seal Failure

Symptom

Oven door will not close fully, heat escapes, poor cooking performance

Door Alignment / Hinge Wear

Symptom

Oven emits strong burning smell or smoke on use, especially first use or after long idle period

Residue Burning / Insulation or Wiring Overheat

Symptom

Oven fan is very noisy, rattling, or scraping during operation

Fan Motor Bearing Wear or Fan Blade Obstruction

Symptom

Oven heats but does not reach set temperature, food undercooked, no error code

Underheating / Temperature Inaccuracy

Symptom

Oven interior light does not work but heating and other functions are normal

Lamp or Lamp Holder Failure

Symptom

Oven interior light stays on all the time, even when door is closed and oven off

Door Switch Stuck or Shorted

Symptom

Oven light works but fan and elements do not operate in any mode, no code

Live Feed Loss to Functional Circuits

Symptom

Oven makes a loud bang or pop and then stops heating, sometimes with visible flash inside

Element Rupture / Short

Symptom

Oven not heating at all on any function, light and fan may still work, no error code displayed

Total Heating Failure

Symptom

Oven overheats, burning food even at low settings, no error code

Overheating / Thermostat Stuck Closed

Symptom

Oven timer counts down but elements do not switch off at end of timed cooking

Timer Output / Auto Mode Fault

Symptom

Oven trips RCD or breaker only when a specific function (e.g. grill) is selected, no code

Function-Specific Earth Leakage

Symptom

Oven will not start; display shows time but no response when selecting temperature or function (no code)

Child Lock or Timer Lockout / Control Inhibit