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Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Fault Codes
Browse the available Hotpoint tumble dryer fault codes in one place, then open the exact code page for the likely meaning, safe first steps, and when to stop troubleshooting.
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Fault codes
18
Issue categories
6
Related guides
1
Most common faults to check first
Common problems in this cluster
heating problems
Start with F08, then compare 4 related code pages in this cluster.
power and control problems
Start with F09, then compare 3 related code pages in this cluster.
drainage problems
Start with F11, then compare 2 related code pages in this cluster.
door lock problems
Start with F17, then compare 1 related code pages in this cluster.
motor drive problems
Start with F02, then compare 1 related code pages in this cluster.
sensor problems
Start with F13, then compare 1 related code pages in this cluster.
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Common fault categories
heating (5)
power and control (4)
drainage (3)
door lock (2)
motor drive (2)
sensor (2)
Most searched / most useful codes
F09 meaning and fix
Control memory or setup fault
F12 meaning and fix
Main control and display communication fault
F08 meaning and fix
a heater fault or heating-control problem may be present.
F11 meaning and fix
a pump circuit or condensate-water removal fault may be present.
F18 meaning and fix
an internal data or control fault may be present.
F01 meaning and fix
the dryer has detected an electronic control or motor-control fault.
F02 meaning and fix
the dryer has detected a motor or drum movement fault.
F04 meaning and fix
Pump or water-container emptying fault
F07 meaning and fix
Heater circuit or heater relay fault
F10 meaning and fix
Heater or temperature regulation fault
F13 meaning and fix
Dryer temperature sensor fault
F14 meaning and fix
Dryer heater or air-temperature fault
All fault codes in this cluster
18 code pages currently available for this brand and appliance cluster.
| Code | Meaning | Issue type | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| F01 | the dryer has detected an electronic control or motor-control fault. | power control | high |
| F02 | the dryer has detected a motor or drum movement fault. | motor drive | high |
| F03 | the dryer has detected a temperature sensor or heating feedback fault. | sensor | medium |
| F04 | Pump or water-container emptying fault | drainage | medium |
| F05 | a pump, waste-water, or tank-drain problem may be present. | drainage | medium |
| F06 | the dryer cannot confirm the door switch or start signal correctly. | door lock | medium |
| F07 | Heater circuit or heater relay fault | heating | medium |
| F08 | a heater fault or heating-control problem may be present. | heating | high |
| F09 | Control memory or setup fault | power control | high |
| F10 | Heater or temperature regulation fault | heating | medium |
| F11 | a pump circuit or condensate-water removal fault may be present. | drainage | high |
| F12 | Main control and display communication fault | power control | high |
| F13 | Dryer temperature sensor fault | sensor | medium |
| F14 | Dryer heater or air-temperature fault | heating | medium |
| F15 | Heater relay or drying circuit fault | heating | medium |
| F16 | Drum motor or rotation fault | motor drive | medium |
| F17 | Door lock or door switch fault | door lock | medium |
| F18 | an internal data or control fault may be present. | power control | high |