F01 error code on most Hotpoint washing machines means “motor triac short – check motor and module connections”.
The triac is an electronic component usually in the control module (PCB) or other printed circuit board. I don’t know why the suggestion action is to check connections if the fault is that the triac has shorted. This error is likely to need an engineer and maybe a replacement pcb but a determined DIYer may check all connections as suggested. Electrical components shorting out (if that is indeed what’s happened) can have external causes which also need diagnosing.
A company called QER may be able to repair the pcb or at least test it if you are prepared to have a go at fixing it yourself QER Module / pcb repairs – non trade
Appliance repairs – Book washing machine (or other appliance) repair
hotpoint WMF740 16 minutes F-05 error code
remove pump clean out put back together
now showing error code F-01
ANY IDEAS?
derek: I can only assume some motor or pcb connection may have been disturbed or even some water could have got onto something and shorted out a component.