Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Hotpoint dishwasher F02 error code

F02 means water fill solenoid valve failure. The inlet valve circuit has failed, so the machine cannot take water in correctly.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Check the tap is fully on and the hose is not kinked.
  2. Reset: unplug 1 minute and retry.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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