Code lookup
F01 appliance error code
The same visible code can mean different things depending on brand, appliance type, and model family. Choose the closest match before taking action.
Compare source-backed meanings
| Brand and appliance | Meaning | Use guidance | Source status | Open record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotpoint Washer F01The Hotpoint UK guide gives one controlled power-reset attempt for F01 and directs persistent cases to an engineer. | An electronic circuit-board fault may disable some or all washer functions. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Hotpoint support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| Indesit Washer F01The Indesit UK page permits one specifically timed power reset before service; it does not publish an owner repair for the circuit board. | The Indesit UK guide documents F01 as an electronic circuit-board fault that may make some or all washer functions unavailable. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Indesit support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| Whirlpool Dryer F01Whirlpool's official F01 dryer page focuses on a power-down and timed-dry monitoring sequence before service. | Whirlpool documents F01 as a warning that the dryer needs a controlled power reset and may need service if the code returns. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Whirlpool support; verified 2026-06-24 | Exact record |
Coverage context
This page compares covered records for the same visible code. Use it as a starting point, then open the exact brand and appliance record before taking action.
Current coverage
Why context matters
A visible code is not a diagnosis by itself. The current F01 comparison covers 3 brands and 2 appliance types. Brand, appliance type, and model family decide which record applies.
Use the exact record links below before trying reset steps or deciding whether the appliance can be used.
Current contexts
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Safety reminder
Stop and use qualified service for water near electrical parts, burning smells, gas odor, miswired range warnings, unsafe refrigerator temperatures, or repeated failed resets.
Safety guide