Hotpoint TCL Tumble Dryer Fault Codes

Hotpoint TCL Tumble Dryer Fault Codes
Here are some fault codes for the Hotpoint TCL range of tumble dryers.

F01 The motor is running when it should be off.
• Check if module connector J3 has shorted due to moisture.
• Replace module.
F02 Open circuit between module and motor Common.
• Check security of module connector J3;
• Test motor Common (TOC);
• Check wiring between J3 and motor.
F03 Front thermistor open or short circuit.
• Check security of module connector J12;
• Test from connector pins (approximately 500 Kohms);
• If open or short circuit, test thermistor and wiring between thermistor and J12 to locate fault.
F04 Pump working when should be off.
• Check security of module connector J5;
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Replace module (F04 would normally be caused by a faulty
module).
F05 Pump is not working when it
should be on.
• Check security of module connector J5;
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Replace module (F05 would normally be caused by a faulty
module).
F06 Not used. •
F07 Lower element failure • Check security of module connector J4;
• Test between pins 4 and 3 on J4 (approximately 48 Ohms);
• If open circuit, test lower element and wiring between J4 and
the heater.
F08 Lower element is energised when it should be off.
• Check security of module connector J4;
• check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Test heater elements and wiring;
• Replace module (F08 would normally be caused by a faulty
module).
F09 Error Set Up File. Eeprom is either not programmed or is
not functioning.
• If the module is a production board, replace the module;
• If the module has an Eeprom socket, check the eeprom is
correctly inserted and programmed.
If testing for a Heater related fault, test on a Cotton High Heat setting or a Timed setting with High Heat enabled.
F10 Open circuit in the heater Common wiring.
• Check module connector J4;
• Check wiring between module connector J4 and the heater;
• Test heater elements.
Note: – Frequent cycling stat operation can cause F10, check
filter and condenser for blockages.
F11 Open circuit pump circuit. • Test continuity of pump;
• Check connector J5;
• Check wiring between pump and module J5.
Note: – F11 is usually caused by a fault in the pump circuit not
the module.
Auto cycle being used fault displays within 1 minute
Time and Wool cycles being used fault displays at the end of the cycle.
F12 No communication between display module and control module.
• Check connector J9 on module;
• Check wiring between module connector J9 and display;
• Check display connector;
• Replace module, display or wiring as required.
F13 Rear thermistor open or short circuit.
• Check security of module connector J4;
• Test from J4 connector pins 1 and 2 (approximately 500
Kohms);
• If open circuit, test thermistor and wiring between thermistor
and J4 to locate fault.
F14 Upper element failure • Check security of module connector J4;
• Test between pins 4 and 5 on J4 (approximately 48 ohms);
• If open circuit, test upper element and the wiring between J4
and the heater.
F15 Upper element is on when it should be off.
• Check security of module connector J4;
• Check connector for signs of shorting due to moisture;
• Check heater elements and wiring;
• Replace module (F15 would normally be caused by a faulty
module).
F16 Not used.
F17 Master Relay contacts welded closed.
• Replace module.
If testing for a Heater related fault, test on a Cotton High Heat setting or
a Timed setting with High Heat enabled.
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