Showing errer f-13 (flashing) - Washing Machines

Hi,
The error code F13 means Dispenser Circuit Error.
If the dispenser motor is not able to be driven to its proper position you get this error.

Follow this procedure:
1. Unplug the washer or disconnect power.
2. Check mechanical linkage from dispenser motor to the top of the dispenser.
3. Check wire harness connections to the dispenser motor and Central Control Unit (CCU).
4. Check dispenser motor for powered rotations.
If the dispenser motor is not rotating properly, change the dispenser circuit.


Hope this helps.

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Hi,

Look at the Below Tech Sheet Data :-

http://www.hotpointservice.co.uk/hs/pages/content.do?keys=FAQ:ERROR_CODES

It would have all the Error Codes explanation. This would cover all Hotpoint Washing Machine. You could Check the Model Number and then check the Corresponding Meaning of the Code from the above Link.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

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) Unplug!!
2) Unscrew 2 Screws on the back at the top. Then take the top off - it needs a bit of force not too much though. I found lfting the back end and firmly tapping the front with the heel of my hand worked and didn't break anything.
3) On the right hand side is a large metal snail sort of shape metal thing with wires on. Make a note of which wires go where and unplug them all. (One of these although I didn't need to buy and replace this http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Washing+Machine+Parts/Hotpoint/WD+Dryer+Parts/1605710+-+Hotpoint+Washer+Dryer+Heater+Box.html)
4) You need a Torx scredriver/bitset to take the top of the snail off - it is fidly.
5) When you have the top off you have a fan wheel - I unscrewed the bolt (clockwise to unscrew) and cleaned all the fluff of the fan & housing & pretty much everywhere.
6) Put the fan back on not sittng against the bottow of the housing but raised slightly so that it spins.
7) Put it back all back together.
8) I bought and changed the thermistat (http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Washing+Machine+Parts/Hotpoint/WD+Dryer+Parts/1604802+-+Hotpoint+Dryer+Thermistor.html)
9) I also changed the second thermostat which I couldn't initailly find but it turns out it the big wire on the top with the pink connection (http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Washing+Machine+Parts/Hotpoint/WD+Dryer+Parts/C00080775+-+Indesit+%252526+Other+Washer+Dryer+Thermal+Cutout.html)
10) Put all the wire back in place
11) Lid back on - plug in and test - Fingers Crossed it works.