What does the Hotpoint F10 error code mean?
F10 relates to the pressure system that monitors how much water is in the drum. Either the pressure sensor (pressure switch) has failed, or the thin plastic tube connecting it to the drum (the pressure chamber hose) is split, blocked, or disconnected. The machine cannot accurately monitor water level.
How to fix the Hotpoint F10 error code
- Unplug the machine. Remove the top panel (two screws at the rear).
- Locate the pressure switch — a small round component with a thin rubber/plastic hose attached, usually near the top of the machine.
- Check the hose is firmly attached at both ends and is not kinked, split, or blocked with debris or limescale.
- Disconnect the hose and blow through it — you should hear a faint clicking sound from the pressure switch if it is working.
- If the switch does not click or the hose is damaged, both are inexpensive to replace at £8–20.
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