What to check, in order
- Unplug it first
Then put down towels and a shallow tray. If it stopped during a hot wash, let the water cool.
- Clean the pump filter
On most models it's behind the flap at the bottom front (your handbook shows where). Let the water out slowly, then clear the filter.
- Check the waste hose
For kinks and blockages along its length.
- Check under the sink
If the machine drains into the sink waste, a blocked trap or waste connection stops it draining.
When to call an engineer
If the filter, hose and plumbing are clear and it keeps happening, book an engineer: the pump may have failed.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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Quick answers
What does the Hotpoint F05 error code mean?
Water isn't pumping out. The door won't open, or it opens with water still in the drum.
Can I fix Hotpoint F05 myself?
Easy (about 20 minutes). Start with: unplug it first; clean the pump filter; check the waste hose. If the filter, hose and plumbing are clear and it keeps happening, book an engineer: the pump may have failed.
Is Hotpoint F05 worth repairing?
Usually free. Usually a blocked filter or hose, which costs nothing.
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