Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Hotpoint oven F01 error code

F01 means door lock fault. The door lock has failed or the door is not fully closed, so the oven will not start a program..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Open and re-close the door firmly; check nothing obstructs the latch.
  2. Clean around the door latch — grease or debris can stop it engaging.
  3. Power-cycle the oven (unplug or switch off at the fuse for 10 minutes).

Call a professional when…

If F01 returns with a clean, fully closed door, the door lock or its switch needs replacing. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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