Hotpoint Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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F01
Dryer will not start, only a click is heard or display lights but drum does not turn
Main Control Board Relay Failure
F02
Dryer drum does not rotate, humming noise from motor area, display shows F02
Motor Jam or Start Circuit Fault
F03
Dryer stops shortly after starting, F03 displayed, clothes remain cold and damp
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
F04
Dryer runs briefly then stops with F04, may beep, drum may be hot
Thermal Cut-Out or Overheat Protection Tripped
F05
Dryer does not heat, F05 is displayed, the drum turns normally but clothes remain cold.
Heater Element Circuit Fault
F06
Buttons unresponsive or random selections, F06 is displayed on some models.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
F07
Dryer stops mid-cycle, may show F07, sometimes accompanied by no heat.
Heater Relay Stuck or Heater Control Fault
F08
Dryer will not heat correctly, intermittent F08 error, cycles end early.
Heater Circuit or Thermostat Configuration Fault
F09
Dryer displays F09, may behave erratically or not start certain programs.
EEPROM / Software Configuration Error
F10
Dryer shows F10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Drum Position / Motor Tachometer Fault
F11
Dryer displays F11, may not start or may stop with beeping.
Serial Communication Error Between Boards
F12
No communication between display and main board, F12 is shown, the display may be blank or frozen.
Display–Main Board Communication Failure
F13
On condenser/heat pump models, F13 is displayed, the dryer stops and may not heat, and the water tank may be empty.
Condenser or Pump Temperature Sensor Fault
F14
Heat pump dryer shows F14, no heat, cycle ends quickly.
Heat Pump System Fault
F15
Dryer displays F15, may not heat or may trip the breaker.
Heater and Motor Power Supply Conflict
F18
Dryer displays F18, may freeze or not respond to commands.
Microprocessor / Internal Communication Error
Symptom
Control panel lights flicker or go off and on during operation
Intermittent Power or Control Connection
Symptom
Dryer display works, but there is no response from any buttons or the selector knob.
User Interface Lock or Panel Failure
Symptom
Dryer door seal damaged, or clothes getting caught at the door opening.
Door Gasket / Front Felt Seal Wear
Symptom
Dryer door will not open at end of cycle (where door lock is fitted)
Door Interlock Stuck Closed
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn but motor can be heard running or humming
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not work but dryer otherwise operates normally
Drum Lamp Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum turns but clothes take very long to dry, exhaust air is only mildly warm.
Restricted Airflow / Partial Heating
Symptom
Dryer emits an unusual rattling or metallic noise.
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan
Symptom
Dryer emits burning smell during operation.
Overheating or Foreign Object on Heater
Symptom
Dryer ends cycle quickly and clothes are still wet on automatic programs
Moisture Sensor Reading Clothes as Dry
Symptom
Dryer interior smells musty or damp, even after drying.
Residual Moisture / Bacterial Growth
Symptom
Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser/heat pump models)
Condensate Drainage Fault
Symptom
Dryer makes loud banging or thumping noise, especially with small loads.
Drum Support Wear or Out‑of‑Balance Load
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noise when running.
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start cycle when Start button is pressed.
Door Interlock or Start Circuit Fault
Symptom
Dryer produces excessive lint inside the drum or on clothes.
Lint Filtration / Seal Fault
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat, no error code shown, clothes remain cold.
Open Heater Element or Tripped Thermal Fuse
Symptom
Dryer runs continuously and does not reach end of cycle, clothes already dry
Moisture Sensor or Control Fault
Symptom
Dryer selector knob feels loose or does not change programs.
Program Selector / Encoder Fault
Symptom
Dryer stops mid‑cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Overheating / Cycling Thermostat Trip
Symptom
Dryer trips household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation
Cabinet Instability or Internal Imbalance
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all, no lights on the control panel.
No Power / Supply Fault
Symptom
Water tank full indicator is on but tank is empty (condenser/heat pump models)
Water Level Detection Fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 |
Dryer will not start, only a click is heard or display lights but drum does not turn
|
Main Control Board Relay Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Dryer drum does not rotate, humming noise from motor area, display shows F02
|
Motor Jam or Start Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F03 |
Dryer stops shortly after starting, F03 displayed, clothes remain cold and damp
|
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F04 |
Dryer runs briefly then stops with F04, may beep, drum may be hot
|
Thermal Cut-Out or Overheat Protection Tripped | View Details |
| F05 |
Dryer does not heat, F05 is displayed, the drum turns normally but clothes remain cold.
|
Heater Element Circuit Fault | View Details |
| F06 |
Buttons unresponsive or random selections, F06 is displayed on some models.
|
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| F07 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle, may show F07, sometimes accompanied by no heat.
|
Heater Relay Stuck or Heater Control Fault | View Details |
| F08 |
Dryer will not heat correctly, intermittent F08 error, cycles end early.
|
Heater Circuit or Thermostat Configuration Fault | View Details |
| F09 |
Dryer displays F09, may behave erratically or not start certain programs.
|
EEPROM / Software Configuration Error | View Details |
| F10 |
Dryer shows F10 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
|
Drum Position / Motor Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| F11 |
Dryer displays F11, may not start or may stop with beeping.
|
Serial Communication Error Between Boards | View Details |
| F12 |
No communication between display and main board, F12 is shown, the display may be blank or frozen.
|
Display–Main Board Communication Failure | View Details |
| F13 |
On condenser/heat pump models, F13 is displayed, the dryer stops and may not heat, and the water tank may be empty.
|
Condenser or Pump Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| F14 |
Heat pump dryer shows F14, no heat, cycle ends quickly.
|
Heat Pump System Fault | View Details |
| F15 |
Dryer displays F15, may not heat or may trip the breaker.
|
Heater and Motor Power Supply Conflict | View Details |
| F18 |
Dryer displays F18, may freeze or not respond to commands.
|
Microprocessor / Internal Communication Error | View Details |
| – |
Control panel lights flicker or go off and on during operation
|
Intermittent Power or Control Connection | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works, but there is no response from any buttons or the selector knob.
|
User Interface Lock or Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door seal damaged, or clothes getting caught at the door opening.
|
Door Gasket / Front Felt Seal Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not open at end of cycle (where door lock is fitted)
|
Door Interlock Stuck Closed | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn but motor can be heard running or humming
|
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not work but dryer otherwise operates normally
|
Drum Lamp Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum turns but clothes take very long to dry, exhaust air is only mildly warm.
|
Restricted Airflow / Partial Heating | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits an unusual rattling or metallic noise.
|
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits burning smell during operation.
|
Overheating or Foreign Object on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Dryer ends cycle quickly and clothes are still wet on automatic programs
|
Moisture Sensor Reading Clothes as Dry | View Details |
| – |
Dryer interior smells musty or damp, even after drying.
|
Residual Moisture / Bacterial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser/heat pump models)
|
Condensate Drainage Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud banging or thumping noise, especially with small loads.
|
Drum Support Wear or Out‑of‑Balance Load | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noise when running.
|
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start cycle when Start button is pressed.
|
Door Interlock or Start Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces excessive lint inside the drum or on clothes.
|
Lint Filtration / Seal Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat, no error code shown, clothes remain cold.
|
Open Heater Element or Tripped Thermal Fuse | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs continuously and does not reach end of cycle, clothes already dry
|
Moisture Sensor or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer selector knob feels loose or does not change programs.
|
Program Selector / Encoder Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops mid‑cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Overheating / Cycling Thermostat Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dryer trips household circuit breaker or RCD during or shortly after start
|
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation
|
Cabinet Instability or Internal Imbalance | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all, no lights on the control panel.
|
No Power / Supply Fault | View Details |
| – |
Water tank full indicator is on but tank is empty (condenser/heat pump models)
|
Water Level Detection Fault | View Details |
No matching codes found
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