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F02 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 F02Hotpoint UK treats F02 as an engineer-level motor-circuit fault rather than an owner reset or parts diagnosis. | A motor-circuit fault may cause intermittent or absent drum rotation. | 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 F02Indesit UK treats F02 as an engineer-level motor-circuit fault rather than an owner reset or a confirmed failed-part diagnosis. | The Indesit UK guide documents F02 as a motor-circuit fault that may cause intermittent or absent drum rotation. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Indesit support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| Whirlpool Washer F21Aliases F02Whirlpool documents F21 and F02 together for front-load washers with longer-than-expected drain times. | Whirlpool documents F21 as a warning that the front-load washer drain time is longer than expected. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Whirlpool support; verified 2026-07-22 | 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 F02 comparison covers 3 brands and 1 appliance type. Brand, appliance type, and model family decide which record applies.
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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.
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