Likely causes, ranked

• No power at the socket Most likely — Test the socket with a lamp, and check the breaker or RCD. Fridge freezers trip RCDs when their defrost heater fails.
• Control board fault Likely — No display, no lights, compressor never runs. Hotpoint E6 covers the main board. A reset (unplug 2 minutes) is the first move.
• Interior light works but nothing else Less likely — Light circuits are separate — this points to the control board rather than power.
• Damaged power lead or plug Less likely — Check for scorching at the plug and for a crushed lead behind the appliance.

First checks

1. Test the socket with a lamp.
2. Check the breaker/RCD and reset once.
3. Unplug for 2 minutes, wait 30 seconds, power back on.
4. Look for any display or E-code when power returns.
5. Check the plug and lead for damage.

Error codes that point here

• Indesit fridge freezer E6