Hotpoint Aquarius FDM Dishwasher flashing lights and there fault codes
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.
The heater that was fitted in this video
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.