HOTPOINT · INDESIT · WHIRLPOOLWASHER

Hotpoint & Indesit · Washing machine

Hotpoint F18 error code

Internal data error

The machine has an internal data error: some or all of the display and functions don't work.

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

Worth repairing?

Get a quote first

Get a quote first if a reset doesn't clear it.

Can you do it yourself?

Engineer only

3 minutes to reset

Before you start

  • Unplug it before you touch anything inside.

What to check, in order

  1. Unplug it

    For at least 2 minutes.

  2. Plug in and wait

    Wait 30 seconds, then try again.

When to call an engineer

Book an engineer if it keeps happening.

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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