Error code · Hotpoint

F8 · Filter or hose issue

The F8 error indicates that the filter is clogged with food residues or limescale. Check and clean the filter to resolve the issue.

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Safe first steps

  1. Turn off the dishwasher and unplug it from the power source.
  2. Remove the lower dish rack to access the filter.
  3. Unscrew and remove the filter from the dishwasher.
  4. Clean the filter under running water to remove food residues and limescale.
  5. Reinstall the filter and lower dish rack, then plug the dishwasher back in and turn it on.

When to stop

  • Stop if the filter shows visible damage or if the error persists after cleaning — risk of component damage.

Likely cause

The F8 error indicates that the filter is clogged with food residues or limescale. Check and clean the filter to resolve the issue.

Verification

Reviewed by: automated manual extraction

Verified against Hotpoint H8IA15M4TU UK technical documentation

FixLens publishes its own structured technical logic verified against Hotpoint H8IA15M4TU UK documentation · last verified April 23, 2026.

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