Hotpoint Washing Machine Flashing Lights – What They Mean & How to Fix Them

Hotpoint Washing Machine Flashing Lights Error Codes

If your Hotpoint washing machine lights are flashing, it usually means the machine has detected a fault.

This guide explains what different flashing light combinations mean and what you can check before calling an engineer.

Try this first (Quick Reset)

Turn the machine off at the mains
Leave it for 2–3 minutes
Turn it back on and start a new cycle

This can clear temporary faults.

Hotpoint Washing Machine Flashing Light Combinations

LED 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F01 – Electronic control board fault

LED 3 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F02 – Motor circuit fault

LED 3 and LED 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F03 – Temperature sensor fault

LED 2 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F04 – Pressure system fault

LED 2 and LED 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F05 – Drain pump or blockage fault

LED 2 and LED 3 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F06 – Door lock fault

LED 2, 3 and 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F07 – Heating circuit fault

LED 1 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F08 – Heater relay fault

LED 1 and LED 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F09 – Software or memory fault

LED 1 and LED 3 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F10 – Pressure switch fault

LED 1, 3 and 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F11 – Pump circuit fault

LED 1 and LED 2 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F12 – Communication fault between control boards

LED 1, 2 and 3 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F14 – Dryer heater fault (washer dryers)

LED 1, 2, 3 and 4 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F15 – Dryer heater control fault

LED 5 flashing – Hotpoint Washing Machine F17 – Door lock system fault

All LEDs flashing – Possible control board or communication error

What To Do If Your Hotpoint Washing Machine Lights Are Flashing

If the lights continue to flash after resetting the machine, use the combinations above to identify the fault and follow the full guide for that error code.

These guides explain the likely causes and checks you can carry out.

Common issues linked to flashing lights include:

Washing machine not draining
Washing machine not spinning
Machine stopping mid-cycle
Machine not heating

These problems are often connected to the fault codes above.

Why are my washing machine lights flashing?
Flashing lights indicate the machine has detected a fault during the cycle.

Can I reset my Hotpoint washing machine?
Yes – turning it off at the mains for a few minutes can clear temporary faults.

Do flashing lights always mean a serious fault?
Not always – many issues can be resolved with simple checks.

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