HOTPOINT · INDESIT · WHIRLPOOLWASHER

Hotpoint & Indesit · Washing machine

Hotpoint F09 error code

Software fault

The machine's software has a fault. It won't work, several lights or the display flash, and no programme can be selected.

Same code on Indesit, and on Whirlpool machines sold in the UK and Europe.

Worth repairing?

Get a quote first

Sometimes it's a reprogramming job, sometimes a new board.

Can you do it yourself?

Engineer only

3 minutes to reset

Before you start

  • Unplug it before you touch anything inside.

What to do

  1. Reset

    Unplug for 2 minutes, plug back in, wait 30 seconds and try again.

When to call an engineer

If the reset doesn't clear it. Software faults need an engineer's tools.

A repair visit will usually check the connectors and wiring first, then the control boards themselves.

Before you book
  • Note the model and serial number. They're on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
  • Write down the exact code, and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
  • Check whether it's still under warranty. If it is, the repair may cost you nothing.

Checked against

Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.

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