You can follow the steps below to repair your dishwasher and get it working again.
Dishwasher won t turn on hotpoint.
In order for a hotpoint dishwasher to fill it must first drain.
If your dishwasher won t turn on or start here are a few things to check yourself before calling a technician.
Hotpoint aquarius fdl570 dishwasher troubleshooting.
If your hotpoint dishwasher won t start see if the power cord is plugged into an outlet and that the dishwasher is turned on.
See my hotpoint dishwasher will not empty below for advice on drainage plumbing.
The door switch prevents the dishwasher from running while the door is open.
If the garbage disposer wasn t replaced recently it is possible that the disposer is clogged.
If your hotpoint dishwasher will not fill then please ensure that your water taps at the back of the hotpoint dishwasher are fully turned on and that the pipes are not kinked or squashed.
Re programme the machine and restart the wash cycle.
Turn off the appliance and remove the cover.
The most common problems with a dishwasher not getting power or lights not turning on are listed below.
Remove the dishwasher drain hose from the disposer and clean out both the fitting on the disposer and the end of the drain hose.
The issues below are listed in order of most probable causes starting at the top of the list.
Hotpoint dishwasher won t start.
If the door switch is defective the switch will prevent the dishwasher from running even when the door is closed.
Contact your electric company.
The door won t close the lock was released.
When your hotpoint dishwasher fails to drain at the end of a cycle the drain is usually clogged.
Strongly push the door until a clacking noise is heard.
Turn on the tap and switch the machine back on after 20 seconds by pressing the same button.
If your dishwasher utilises an air gap check it for clogs.
Check other appliances in the house and see if the power is off.
Use this guide to help you troubleshoot major parts of a dishwasher and determine when professional help is necessary.
Repairing a dishwasher isn t as difficult as it might seem and can be done even if you aren t particularly handy.
Verify that the outlet is live by testing it with another appliance like a lamp.