Hotpoint bf168 starts cycle then stops leaving water in the bottom

the pump could possibly be jammed. you will need to drain the machine and remove the filter to check for any obstruction

The manual for the Hotpoint BF168 dishwasher is available here: http://imagebank.indesitcompany.co.uk/brochures_online/pdf/Hotpoint/Dishwashers/BFI68.pdf . If the direct link doesn't work, start here: http://www.hotpointservice.co.uk/hs/pages/manual/manualSearch.do . Then enter Hotpoint and Dishwasher in the Browse for product drop down menus. Then scroll through th pages to find your model.

Make sure the water is on, then load the racks. Fill the dispenser with the appropriate amount of dishwasher detergent. Press the On/off button on the right of the washer control panel. Press the wash program selector (the leftmost button) until the desired program type (icons to the left of the button) has the LED light up. Then close the door. See the manual for delayed cycles and adding salt for the water softener.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

water left in the bottom

hmmm.... could be the controler. or a stuck valve... have you tried to reset it? turn off power and turn it back on...

tilt dw back

Petere
Did you have ny luck solving your problem as my dishwasher has the same error
Lorraine

Switch the machine off and unplug at the mains. Leave for ten minutes, then plug in and switch on. My dishwasher control panel had a mind of its own and did what it wanted including leaving water in the bottom of the machine. The electrics sometimes need re-booting! Hotpoint suggested the solution and it worked for me. Saved me £99 call out charge. Good luck.

It sounds as though the pump is not draining the water out.
If you have checked outlet pipe and it is clear, then you need to check the filter, if there is no filter at front of m/c, then remove the rear panel, and unfasten the large black hose that goes to bottom of drum, remove filter and clean, check pump at same time.
Watch out for water from the drum.
Refit filter and hose and test.
Plz rate my suggested solution, and feel free to leave a comment.
Thankyou.

Normally these spin problems are just a blocked filter, which is located at the bottom of the washer behind a white panel which you can undo with a coin, drain water first, undo plug from hose into a bowl etc then take out filter and clean, hope this helps.

I had the same problem with my machine - ie lots of water coming out front about two thirds of the way through the cycle - engineer (local and very reliable) knew as soon as he came in that I had started bying Powerball 5 dishwasher tablets - they produce too much foam (try opening the door during the cycle and see the amount of foam) and it therefore comes out of the overflow parts on the door. I tried Magnum 5 and got the same problem. Now I stick to either Asda's own basic (not the 5) or I buy the Magnum ones and cut them in half. Has never leaked since!