Appliance Fault Codes

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

Hotpoint washing machine F15 error code

F15 means heating fault. The control unit cannot switch the heater on — a heater relay or heater fault.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Unplug, wait 1 minute, restart the programme.
  2. Use a cold wash as a workaround while you book a repair.

Call a professional when…

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

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