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Tumble Dryer Error Codes

Browse tumble dryer fault codes by brand, with safe checks for airflow, filters, water tanks, sensors, and heating warnings.

Brands covered

2

Code pages

22

Issue families

6

Safety guidance

Clean accessible filters and condenser areas, check the water tank where fitted, and stop if there is burning smell, overheating, electrical tripping, or repeated heating faults.

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Hotpoint F09

high

Control memory or setup fault

power control

Hotpoint F12

high

Main control and display communication fault

power control

Hotpoint F08

high

a heater fault or heating-control problem may be present.

heating

Hotpoint F11

high

a pump circuit or condensate-water removal fault may be present.

drainage

Hotpoint F18

high

an internal data or control fault may be present.

power control

Indesit F02

high

a motor or drum movement fault may be present.

motor drive

Indesit F08

high

a heater fault may be present.

heating

Hotpoint F01

high

the dryer has detected an electronic control or motor-control fault.

power control

Hotpoint F02

high

the dryer has detected a motor or drum movement fault.

motor drive

Hotpoint F04

medium

Pump or water-container emptying fault

drainage

Hotpoint F07

medium

Heater circuit or heater relay fault

heating

Hotpoint F10

medium

Heater or temperature regulation fault

heating

Hotpoint F13

medium

Dryer temperature sensor fault

sensor

Hotpoint F14

medium

Dryer heater or air-temperature fault

heating

Hotpoint F15

medium

Heater relay or drying circuit fault

heating

Hotpoint F16

medium

Drum motor or rotation fault

motor drive

Hotpoint F17

medium

Door lock or door switch fault

door lock

Hotpoint F05

medium

a pump, waste-water, or tank-drain problem may be present.

drainage

Indesit F03

medium

a temperature sensing fault may be present.

sensor

Indesit F05

medium

a waste-water blockage or pump issue may be present.

drainage

Hotpoint F03

medium

the dryer has detected a temperature sensor or heating feedback fault.

sensor

Hotpoint F06

medium

the dryer cannot confirm the door switch or start signal correctly.

door lock

Common issue families

heating (6)

drainage (4)

power and control (4)

motor drive (3)

sensor (3)

door lock (2)

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