Code lookup
F18 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 F18Hotpoint UK's F18 guidance allows one controlled power reset before service; it does not document an owner repair for the internal data error. | An internal data error may disrupt some or all display 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 F18The Indesit UK page allows one specifically timed power reset for F18 before service and does not publish an owner repair. | The Indesit UK guide documents F18 as an internal data error that may disable some or all display and control functions. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial Indesit support; verified 2026-07-30 | Exact record |
| NEFF Washer E18Aliases F18The NEFF UK page presents E18 and F18 as display variants for the same pump-time message and supports only an on/off reset before service; it does not publish an owner pump-repair procedure. | NEFF UK documents E18/F18 as a washer pump-timeout condition. | Stop useStop using it and review the matching record before any reset. | Official manufacturer supportofficial NEFF support; verified 2026-07-30 | 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 F18 comparison covers 3 brands and 1 appliance type. 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