The brand name of Hotpoint-Ariston is one of many brands that belong to Indesit Company. The machine building company from Italy is called equally. The headquarters of the firm are located in this country. It is one of the biggest producers of household appliances among European countries. It was founded in the 1930.
Just in the 2007 the makes of the Ariston and Hotpoint fused, which led to creation of the joint Hotpoint-Ariston brand.
Many kinds of household appliances received special prominence under this Hotpoint-Ariston brand. The company attracts consumers with its washers, washing-dried machines, drying machines and dishwashers.
Even such reliable appliances as Hotpoint break down. In any case of Hotpoint dishwasher not draining, please, address for technical help to Hotpoint dishwasher repair shop. There are different reasons for Hotpoint dishwasher won`t drain.
The table of Hotpoint dishwasher error codes, which must be used in case of a breakdown, is presented below.
Hotpoint Ultima dishwasher error codes
Hotpoint Slimline dishwasher Error codes
Hotpoint Microtronic dishwasher error codes
Hotpoint FDL series dishwasher error codes

Hotpoint Ultima dishwasher error codes

Hotpoint Ultima is a diverse series including both models that are in the current lineup and those that are not produced any more. Many of the newer models boast such convenient features as Extra Silent, Baby Cycle, Half Load button, and Zone Wash Two or Three Baskets. They typically have energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption) to A+ (a bit higher consumption).

CodeCauseSolution
AL01Flood protection system activatedFlood protection activated
Check pressure switch
Check wiring
AL02Valve or connections - dishwasher will not fill with waterCheck water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring
AL03Failure to drainCheck for blockage
Check outlet hose for blockage or obstruction
Check drain pump
Check wiring
AL04Thermistor error detected - temperature sensor short, open circuit or out of rangeCheck wiring to thermisrtor
Check thermistor
AL05Circulation pump blocked or faultyCheck filters
Check circulation pump motor for blockages
Check main circulation pump
AL06Fill timeoutCheck water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring
AL07Not usedThis error code is not used on this range of Hotpoint Ultima dishwashers
AL08Heating timeoutCheck wash heater
Check thermistors
AL09Software recognition errorReprogram the dishwasher EEPROM
Replace electronic control module
AL10Heating circuit errorCheck water heating element
Check thermostats
Check wiring
AL99Communications error between boardsCheck wiring between control boards
Replace electronic control module
H20Fill timeoutCheck water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring

Hotpoint Slimline dishwasher Error codes

Due to their comparatively small size, compact dishwashers from the Hotpoint Slimline range are often purchased for kitchens where there is not too much free space. The number of place settings is typically reduced to 10, which makes such models also convenient for smaller families. The Slimline range includes models from the Ultima, Aquarius, and Smart series.

LED
LED1: On
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
LED4: Off
Overflow errorFlood protection activated
Check pressure switch
Check wiring
LED1: On
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: Off
Pump timeout, or software recognition error (timer not programmed, wrong keypad)Check water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring
Check control module
LED1: On
LED2: Off
LED3: On
LED4: Off
Circulation pump not workingCheck filters
Check circulation pump motor for blockages
Check main circulation pump
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: On
LED4: Off
Not fillingCheck water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: On
Heater errorCheck wash heater
Check thermostats
Check wiring
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: Off
Inlet valve not workingCheck water supply
Check inlet hose
Check water inlet valve
Check wiring
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: On
LED4: Off
Thermistor (NTC) circuit not workingCheck wiring to thermisrtor
Check thermistor
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
LED4: On
Temp not reached whilst heating (poss. NTC detached from casing)Check wash heater
Check thermistors

Hotpoint Microtronic dishwasher error codes

Microtronic is the name of an older range of dishwashers manufactured by the American and European make of household appliances Hotpoint (Hotpoint Electric Heating Company). Although the series used to be rather popular, it went out of production several years ago.

CodeProblem
E10Fill or empty time out
E11Heater timed out
The heater has not reached the required level in a certain amount of time.
E20Temperature under range
E21Temperature over range

Hotpoint FDL series dishwasher error codes

Most of the dishwashers that belong to the FDL series were produced by Indesit for the Hotpoint brand. They share an almost identical system of error codes, which were written by Indesit Group. Although generally this table assumes a certain level of competence in troubleshooting routines, it doesn’t mean that you need to be a professional repairman to understand what’s wrong and fix a dishwasher.

Code CauseSolution
E1Dishwasher has detected an overflow
LED1: On
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
LED4: Off
Internal leak within the dishwasher detected
E2Dishwasher inlet valve or turbine faulty or disconnected
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: Off
Inlet valve, connections
Water valve letting water pass through when off
E3Thermistor circuit error
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: On
LED4: Off
Thermistor faulty
Wiring faulty
Control module faulty
E4Heating phase timed out
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
LED4: On
Heater open circuit
NTC thermistor detached from casing
E5Draining the dishwasher has timed out
LED1: On
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: Off
Check drain pump connections
Check for a blockage in the drian pump
Check control module
Check circulation pump
E6Filling the dishwasher has timed out
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: On
LED4: Off
Check water supply
Check water inlet valve
Check connections
Check timer
Check water turbine
E7Pressure switch error
LED1: On
LED2: Off
LED3: On
LED4: Off
Mesh plate
Check filter or microfilter
Check pressure switch
Check circulation pump
E8Software recognition error
LED1: On
LED2: Off
LED3: Off
LED4: On
Module not programmed
Wrong keypad installed
E9Dishwasher heating circuit failure
LED1: Off
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: On
Check dishwasher heating element
Check connections
Check control module
Check heater relay
Check dishwasher pressure switch
E10Communications error
LED1: Off
LED2: Off
LED3: On
LED4: On
No comms between boards check connections
Check electronic control modules
E11Non-operative electronic control module
LED1: On
LED2: Off
LED3: On
LED4: On
Replace control module
E12Turbine faulty
LED1: On
LED2: On
LED3: Off
LED4: On
Module has detected no turbine rotation
Check turbine and wiring