Hotpoint Aquarius FDM Dishwasher flashing lights and there fault codes

by / Sunday, 03 May 2015 / Published in Dishwasher

Dishwasher not heating time out fault. “Salt and rinse aid lights are flashing, so are the start/pause and the Drying lights.”

 

 

Why not fix it yourself following these simple steps in the video and avoid the expensive call out charges of an engineer. A simple service of your dishwasher or replacing parts often solves the problem.

Fault or error codes used in Aquarius range dishwashers produced Hotpoint however, these error codes may apply to a few other dishwasher brands as well. Like Indesit and some Creda.
These fault codes are written for engineers not for the general public we will always help where we can in helping you identify the fault but these codes below will help you.
People need a certain level of competence in using these codes to identify the fault with the dishwasher and you will still need to investigate each failure on its own please enter any questions you have below this article.

 

These flashing lights can be error code for the anti flood switch activated.

These flashing lights can be error code for the anti flood switch activated.

 

hotpoint aquarius FDM550 fault error code A10 heater fault

Salt and rinse aid lights flashing & start/pause and the Drying lights. A10 heater fault

 

The heater that was fitted in this video

Click to buy this heater in the video For this Hotpoint Dishwasher




Hotpoint Aquarius FDF & FDM Dishwasher Common Erorr Fault Codes

A-1: Overfilling

Flood protection activated
Check pressure switch
Check wiring

A-2: Water inlet valve error or turbine error, dishwasher not filllling with water

Check water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring

A-3: Dishwasher times out when draining - water will not drain
Check for blockage
Check outlet hose for blockage or obstruction
Check drain pump
Check wiring

A-4: Error detected on thermistor circuit
Check wiring to thermisrtor
Check thermistor

A-5: Circulation pump blocked or faulty
Check filters
Check circulation pump motor for blockages
Check main circulation pump

A-6: Water inlet times out, dishwasher not filllling with water
Check water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring

A-7: Turbine faulty - electronic module has detected no turbine rotation
Check turbine
Check wiring

A-8: Heating phase has timed out - dishwasher fails to heat the water
Check wash heater
Check thermistors

A-9: Software recognition error - EEPROM error
Reprogram the dishwasher EEPROM
Replace electronic control module

A-10: Heating circuit error detected
Check water heating element
Check thermostats
Check wiring

A-12: Communications error between control boards
Check wiring between control boards
Replace electronic control module

A-13: Non-operative electroniuc control module
Reprogram the dishwasher EEPROM
Replace electronic control module

Please note that the manufacturer can and do change fault codes without notice and we cannot guarantee that these error codes will apply to your particular model as all codes apply to a wide range of appliances and not normally any one specific model.




69 Responses to “Hotpoint Aquarius FDM Dishwasher flashing lights and there fault codes”

  1. Iain Mclean says : Reply

    Hotpoint aquarius dishwasher.. I start a cycle and after around 10 / 15 mins cycle stops and lights on rinse / on off switch / salt flash repeatedly. I turn my machine off then on again but have to start cycle again and end up in the same predicament. Please advise?

  2. Nicola says : Reply

    Hotpoint aquariums fdl570
    Lights flashing
    On/off
    Start/pause
    Drying
    What could this be?
    Thank u

  3. Noel says : Reply

    Fwd20 dishwasher
    Second and fourth light flahing when gets to rinse cycle on a or b wash.
    Any help as how to fix?

    Thank you.

  4. Jerome says : Reply

    I have a Hotpoint FDM550 dishwasher. It an take ages to start to cycle i.e need to open/close the door several times before start button works. Then regularly/most of the time it stops mid cycle and needs to be restarted , which again can take a while also. No lights are displayed when it stops mid cycle. Anyone know what the problem could be ?

  5. Madeline says : Reply

    Hello my hotpoint Aquarius dishwasher is stuck on rinse cycle there is no water in it,it has all rinsed away but not moving on to dry. I’ve tried turn off on dishwasher and wall to reset but keeps going back to rinse.

  6. Teresa cushley says : Reply

    My rinse and wash lights are flashing together

  7. Noel Barry says : Reply

    Hi All,
    Great video for A10 fault.
    I 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, Noel

  8. DAVID Harvey says : Reply

    Have an Aquarius dishwasher bought In 2013. On/off light and wash light keep flashing. Tried everything to reset it with no success. Help please.

  9. Ian Robinson says : Reply

    Hotpoint AQuaries dishwasher light codes :- salt & rinse aid + wash,dry & end lights all flashing. Takes in a little water , then pumps a little out &does not stop trying to pump.Any ideas?

  10. Tilly says : Reply

    Ny on and off button along with wash and end button keeps flashing. Could you tell me what that means please

    • Michael ellard says : Reply

      I have the same problem .My hotpoint Aquarius dishwasher. On off light and wash and end lights start flashing as soon as the dishwasher starts pump the water out

  11. Dawn says : Reply

    My hotpoint aquarius dishwasher has stopped working. The following lights were flashing, on/off, wash and drying. Its is also full of water. I have switched on and off, and now it is doing nothing. The lights are on, but it’s not working. Anyone had this problem before. Thank you.

  12. Phil says : Reply

    Hi
    I have a hot point Fdm550 p.r
    The green start/ pause light is flashing and the cycle stopped, normally the tablet has been dropped out but is still whole suggesting it’s stopped before really getting to the wash cycle , this is the same in normal or intensive program
    Thanks for your help

  13. S.Johnson-Simpkin says : Reply

    My Hotpoint Aquarius dishwasher has just decided to keep the on/off button, start pause button and cycle buttons flashing all throughout program, not sure if it’s safe to keep going. Help please.

  14. Wilf jones says : Reply

    The machine was partway through a wash. It had changed the water but the started to make funny sounds and did not continue with the rinse or empty the machine. Do you have an answer

  15. James says : Reply

    Indesit 125 dishwasher starts to fill and after about 2 minutes drains with the start pause wash and end led’s flashing and the drain pump keeps running even when empty
    James

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