Appliance Fault Codes

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

Hotpoint dishwasher F08 error code

F08 means temperature timeout fault. The wash water did not reach the expected temperature in the expected time.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Check the machine is connected to a hot or cold supply as the manual specifies.
  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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