A Hotpoint error code F01 indicates: Electronic circuit board fault
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Is your Hotpoint washing machine displaying the error code F01 on the screen?
Electronic circuit board fault. Washing Machines is not operating – some or all functions are not selectable.
We recommend you disconnect (unplug) the appliance from the mains supply for a minimum of 2 minutes. Reconnect supply and wait 30 seconds and try starting the machine again.
Looking to reset your Hotpoint washer to clear it and see if that helps get your machine started again? There really isn’t a way to reset the washing machine. What you can do instead is power cycle it: Unplug it (or turn off power at the circuit breaker), wait some time for the electrical charge to clear out of the washer (usually 1 to 5 minutes at most), and then power it up again. This is the closest you can get to a reset of the washer. A power cycle can, in rare instances, resolve your issue all by itself. Most of the time it won’t, though, and you’ll need to troubleshoot the issue you’re having in order to resolve it.
Typically, this procedure will be:
Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out. Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part. Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber, using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine then unscrew the lid by rotating it anticlockwise: a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal. Clean the inside thoroughly, screw the lid back on then reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.