Hotpoint Washer — Error Code F16 (UK)

Q: How do I fix the F16 error on a Hotpoint washer?

Try first: Replace the door interlock. After confirming nothing blocks the door and a reset does not clear the fault, disconnect power and replace the door interlock (the component this code attributes).

A door lock fault was detected on specific models.

brand Hotpoint appliance Washer market UK component door interlock category door_lock severity degraded

ApplianceDB ranks 1 repair for this code, led by “Replace the door interlock”, parts observed at £14.49–£28.10 in 2026. That top fix is an advanced DIY job, involving the door interlock. Severity is classified as degraded — the appliance keeps running but not correctly. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Washing Machine Door Interlock.

Ranked repair steps

1. Replace the door interlock

After confirming nothing blocks the door and a reset does not clear the fault, disconnect power and replace the door interlock (the component this code attributes).

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts £14.49–£28.10 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

C00299278 — Washing Machine Door Interlock · observed £14.49–£28.10 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Provenance: facts re-derived from a disclosed repair reference — Whitegoods Help — Hotpoint Washing Machine Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.