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Error F01 Stops machine UK market

Hotpoint Washing Machine Error Code F01

F01 on a Hotpoint washing machine usually means: The electronic control board is not operating correctly. On a Hotpoint Washing Machine, code F01 points to the control board.

Fix it fast: Reset the machine. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part
control board
Fault type
control board
Verified listing Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix F01 — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

  1. 1 Reset the machine

    Easy
    • Unplug from the mains for two to five minutes, reconnect, wait half a minute, and try a cycle.
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  2. 2 Service the board and motor wiring

    Pro only
    • Have the motor-to-board harness checked for burnt or loose pins, the motor windings tested, and the PCB (including the triac) replaced if diagnostics confirm failure.
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Other Hotpoint Washing Machine codes

F05Stops machine

The machine is unable to drain its waste water. On a Hotpoint Washing Machine, code F05 points to the drain pump.

F08Stops machine

The heater relay cannot activate or is stuck; heater and pressure-switch connections are implicated. On a Hotpoint Washing Machine, code F08 points to the heating relay.

F16Degraded

A door lock fault was detected on specific models. On a Hotpoint Washing Machine, code F16 points to the door interlock.

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