Hotpoint dishwasher F02 error
ErrorF02
Hotpoint identifies dishwasher F02 as a water-fill solenoid-valve failure and recommends booking an engineer.
What the code means
The water-fill solenoid valve has failed
Turn off the water supply if the dishwasher is filling unexpectedly. Do not open the inlet valve or test mains-connected components; book an engineer.
Typical symptoms
01F02 is shown by the dishwasher LED sequence
02The dishwasher may not fill correctly
03The programme may stop before washing begins
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
01A water-fill solenoid-valve failure
02A model-specific inlet-control fault
Safe next steps
- 1Record the F02 LED sequence and exact Hotpoint model
- 2Turn off water if the dishwasher is filling unexpectedly
- 3Do not open the inlet valve or mains-connected components
- 4Book a Hotpoint engineer and quote F02
Step-by-step repair
- 1Hotpoint identifies dishwasher F02 as a water-fill solenoid-valve failure and recommends an engineer. No user-level valve replacement is verified.
Repair details
🔧Tools
Exact Hotpoint model number and LED sequence, No internal electrical tool is permitted
Exact Hotpoint model number and LED sequence, No internal electrical tool is permitted
What not to do
- Do not test live components, bypass the inlet valve, or order a valve without model-specific diagnosis.
Preventive maintenance
- 1Keep the water supply and fill hose installed as the Hotpoint manual specifies and inspect for visible leaks.
Frequently asked questions
What does F02 mean?
Hotpoint identifies a water-fill solenoid-valve failure.
What is safe?
Turn off water if necessary and book an engineer.
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