Hotpoint Dishwasher FDM550P with the Start/Pause and End leds flashing.
HiI have a Hotpoint Aquarius FDM550 with the Start/Pause and End leds flashing. I am wondering which fault it is and what is wrong and what I need to buy.Thanks in advance,
Michelle Michie
I will try and help with your Hotpoint Dishwasher FDM550P problem
From what you are describing, I think it can be a heater related error but not 100% sure from your description. This may be a problem with the heater timeout, Heater open circuit or NTC detached from casing you will need to test these
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Common Hotpoint Dishwasher FDM550P faults with links to the right repair guide
I have also added some exploded diagrams below with a full list of parts and some videos to assist you
- Dishwasher not draining.
This is normally a pump problem or can also be a blockage in the draining system also if fitted to a sink unit check this fitting as they can block. When the pipes cool the fat of plates and pans can congeal in the pipes and fittings over time. So clean everything well.
- Not circulating the water around the dishwasher.
Check the main motor is running and pumping water around the dishwasher at pressure, check spay arms do not have food bits clogging the holes, check there is enough water in the base of the machine.
- Not cleaning well
This can be a few things, check the dishwasher heater is getting water to the correct temperature, again check the motor is pumping water around the dishwasher correctly. Make sure all sensors are working correctly especially the NTC sensors. Check salt and rinse aid levels.
- The dishwasher pump always running.
This can be a fault where you have a leak inside the machine, there are anti-flood devices in a lot of dishwashers if these are activated the dishwasher will go into safety mode and not start.
- No water entering the dishwasher.
This can be bad water supply, water valve not working, flow meter not working (impeller jug). The Flow Metrix is normally on the left-hand side behind the side panel.
- The machine reports a fault code or error code
Error codes can be on the display or given in certain lights flashing sequences. Washing machine fault codes are not universal but may only point you or an engineer in the right direction they are not 100% accurate they are only that for guidance. Your owner’s manual may help you identify the problem and even suggest a fix. In other cases, you’ll need an engineer to trace the fault. Don’t be tempted to ignore a fault code, even if the machine seems to be functioning normally. Some codes are ‘early warning signs’ and fixing the machine at an early stage could save you time and money in the long run.
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Match your part for Hotpoint Dishwasher FDM550P and use reference number in list below and click on the link to your part
Reference | Part Number | Description |
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001 | C00256576 | Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm Feed Pipe |
002 | C00256875 | Dishwasher Rack Guide Casing |
002 | C00256860 | Dishwasher Upper Basket Flap |
002 | C00257141 | UPPER BASKET NOCLIK/ CLAK GREY |
002 | C00287671 | Dishwasher Electrodispenser Cap |
003 | C00109840 | Dishwasher Upper Basket Roller |
003 | C00144172 | ELECTRODISP.(NO LAMP RINSEAID-REED)ROHS |
003 | C00256574 | Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm Feed Pipe |
004 | C00118781 | MICROSWITCH |
004 | C00256575 | Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm |
004 | C00386607 | CUTLERY BASKET MEDIU M - BASIC |
005 | C00144176 | Dishwasher Inlet Hose |
005 | C00385501 | Dishwasher Lower Basket Assembly |
005 | C00303177 | Dishwasher Door Lock |
006 | C00256982 | WIRING DEA601-REED S ALT |
006 | C00256983 | WIRING DEA601 EV1-RI G-IAQS-T |
006 | C00256985 | WIRING DEA601-PRESSU R.SWITCH-HEATING |
006 | C00256988 | WIRING DEA601-POWER SUPPLY |
006 | C00256990 | WIRING CONSOLE CARD- REED |
006 | C00260820 | Dishwasher Lower Basket Wheel |
006 | C00260834 | WIRING DEA601-DRAIN PUMP-MOTOR PUMP |
006 | C00281284 | WIRING INNER DOOR-HI NGE ITEM LEFT |
006 | C00281277 | WIRING DEA601-ELECTR ODISP.-INTERFACE |
006 | C00281279 | WIRING DEA601-DOOR L OCK |
007 | C00256552 | HOSE SUPPORT 60CM |
007 | C00257142 | Dishwasher Basket Wheel Axis |
007 | C00260833 | Dishwasher Interface With Knob & LED |
007 | C00275963 | HOSE SUPPORT 45-60CM |
008 | C00094120 | SCREW CONSOLE |
008 | C00260823 | PLINTH PANEL SWELL W HITE(PW) EOS |
008 | C00264675 | Dishwasher Console Panel |
008 | C00272007 | BRAILLE CONTROL FDM5 50P |
009 | C00260822 | BASE MOULDING COVER PLATE RIGHT WHITE(PW |
009 | C00260830 | KNOB WHITE(PW) EOS |
009 | C00279485 | SUPPLY CABLE UK |
010 | C00256572 | Dishwasher Central Filter |
010 | C00260816 | DOOR SHELL BOWED WHI TE(PW) EOS |
011 | C00256571 | Dishwasher Outer Filter |
011 | C00260814 | HINGE ITEM RIGHT |
012 | C00256828 | RUNNER SUPPORT UPPER BASKET |
012 | C00256573 | OUTLET FILTER 60CM |
012 | C00257101 | HINGE WIRE 60CM EOS |
013 | C00256556 | WATER CHANNELER |
013 | C00256874 | Dishwasher Front Stop |
013 | C00260813 | HINGE ITEM LEFT |
013 | C00297642 | Dishwasher Front Stop |
014 | C00256579 | SUMP FIXING FERRULE |
014 | C00264016 | SMARTCARD FDM550 SW 28502550005 |
014 | C00277344 | BASKET RUNNER - UPPE R EOS |
015 | C00272690 | MODULE DEA 601 SYNCH RONOUS |
016 | C00256542 | DRAIN PUMP |
016 | C00260827 | LEFT + RIGHT SIDES P ANEL KIT WHITE(PW) |
016 | C00272306 | Smart Card Reader |
016 | C00280771 | RIGHT SIDE PANEL RH (PW) |
017 | C00257097 | FLAP FOR SET SUMP |
018 | C00256568 | TRAY ON BOTTOM OF TU B 60CM |
018 | C00256831 | Dishwasher Inner Door Panel |
018 | C00257321 | SET SUMP |
019 | C00256559 | DRAIN HOSE |
019 | C00260818 | ADJUSTABLE FOOT |
019 | C00273284 | Dishwasher Drain Hose |
020 | C00260821 | BASE MOULDING COVER PLATE LEFT WHITE(PW) |
020 | C00264367 | FLOAT - OVERFLOW UNI T 60CM |
021 | C00260817 | BASE FEET (F.S.) |
022 | C00257123 | RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSOR |
023 | C00256536 | PRESSURE SWITCH 85/6 5 |
024 | C00256535 | PIPE PRESSOSTAT |
024 | C00260827 | LEFT + RIGHT SIDES P ANEL KIT WHITE(PW) |
024 | C00280770 | LEFT SIDE PANEL LH ( PW) |
026 | C00256569 | REAR SUPPORT - TOP |
026 | C00281417 | SUPPORT REAR CROSS B EAM EPS 60 |
026 | C00281418 | SUPPORT |
027 | C00260824 | COVER WHITE(PW) EOS |
027 | C00303672 | Dishwasher Motor Pump |
028 | C00256872 | Dishwasher Catch Plate |
028 | C00257323 | PIPE SUMP-WASH MOTOR |
029 | C00196223 | HOSE CLAMP DISHWASHER HEATER |
029 | C00520796 | HEATER AND SEAL |
030 | C00256570 | Dishwasher Door Seals - Top & Sides |
031 | C00256548 | WATER SOFTENER |
032 | C00256558 | TUBE - SOFTENER/SUMP 170MM EOS |
032 | C00256873 | Dishwasher Rail Stop |
032 | C00272873 | TUBE WATER INLET L45 ELECTROV/AIR-BREAK |
033 | C00256546 | AIR BREAK TURBINE |
035 | C00256547 | RING-NUT FOR AIR-FLO W BODY |
037 | C00258669 | ELECTROVALVE 1E INLE T VALVE |
038 | C00256549 | SEAL - SOFTENER/WASH CHAMBER |
039 | C00256543 | RETAINING RING - SOF TENER |
040 | C00256550 | SALT CAP |
040 | C00303458 | SALT CAP |
041 | C00005819 | Dishwasher Salt Funnel |
042 | C00256577 | Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm Support |
043 | C00256578 | Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm |
044 | C00256830 | Dishwasher Top Spray Arm Nut |
045 | C00257324 | PIPE WASH MOTOR-SPRA Y ARM(Y) |
099 | C00257104 | TANK BOTTOM BORDER S TRIP |
099 | C00272613 | FIXING BOLT INNER/OU TER DOOR EOS |
999 | C00075678 | HOSE CLAMP D.17 |
999 | C00084479 | HOSE CLAMP D=14 9 |
999 | C00256553 | SERIAL PORT COVER |
999 | C00260213 | Dishwasher Worktop Fixing Kit |
999 | C00260214 | Dishwasher Worktop Fixing Kit |
999 | C00264648 | HOSE CLAMP D=45 5 PIPE SUMP/MOTOR PUMP |
999 | C00264650 | HOSE CLAMP D=38 1 PIPE SYNCR.MOT/WASH |
999 | C00265041 | INSTRUCTION BOOK UK |
999 | C00271367 | SERVICE MANUAL |
999 | C00502307 | HOW IT WORKS EOS WIT H PRESSURE SWITCH |