Hotpoint F06 washing machine: what it means & what to check

Stop using it for now. Carrying on with this fault risks further damage or a leak. Switch it off at the wall until it has been looked at.

What F06 actually means

The machine can't confirm the door is locked, so it refuses to start een shlocked shut with water inside.

On Hotpoint washing machines F06 points to the door lock circuit. The control board sends power to the interlock and waits for confirmation the door is latched; if that confirmation never arrives the cycle won't begin, and if the fault appears mid-wash the door stays locked with water still in the drum. You'll usually see either a machine that won't respond to Start, or one that has stopped and won't release the door.

What F06 looks like on a Hotpoint washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Hotpoint washing machine, F06 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Faulty door interlock the most common cause by far
Door not fully latched laundry or the seal fouling the catch
Worn or dropped door hinge stopping the catch engaging squarely
Damaged wiring or a loose connection to the interlock
Control board fault sending or reading the lock signal incorrectly

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Take everything out of the way of the door and close it firmly listen for the catch clicking home.
Check nothing (a sock, the rubber seal folded over) is trapped between door and drum.
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then back on and try a short cycle this clears the odd one-off lock error.
Look at whether the door sits square when closed, or has dropped slightly on its hinge.

Which Hotpoint models show F06

F06 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

WMUD942

Common questions about Hotpoint F06

What does F06 mean on a Hotpoint washing machine?

The machine can't confirm the door is locked, so it refuses to start een shlocked shut with water inside. On Hotpoint washing machines F06 points to the door lock circuit. The control board sends power to the interlock and waits for confirmation the door is latched; if that confirmation never arrives the cycle won't begin, and if the fault appears mid-wash the door stays locked with water still in the drum. You'll usually see either a machine that won't respond to Start, or one that has stopped and won't release the door.

Can I fix Hotpoint F06 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Take everything out of the way of the door and close it firmly listen for the catch clicking home.
Check nothing (a sock, the rubber seal folded over) is trapped between door and drum.
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then back on and try a short cycle this clears the odd one-off lock error.
Look at whether the door sits square when closed, or has dropped slightly on its hinge.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair Hotpoint F06?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing F06?

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most washing machine faults are seen same day or next day.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Hotpoint F06 error — washing machine