Hotpiont fdw65 dishwasher fault lights

Hi Ian, I had exactly the same problem on my 15 month old FWD60 ie the pin hole in the waste pipe which sprayed water onto the heater. After replacing the pipe the machine 'clicks' a few times when I press the power button and if I start the program some water flows into dishwasher, it then stops with the 'fast 40' and 'delicate 50' lights flashing. I noticed the float sensor on the base cover which checked out ok. I also checked the heater which showed open circuit on my resistance meter, so its either blown or a very strange type of heater. Not impressed with the overall design as many electrical connections are exposed and liable water contact should any leaks occur. Horrible feeling that this may have damaged the control circuits on my machine in which case the machine is probably a write off in financial terms. Hope I'm wrong. Will continue to attempt repair when I get more time. Best of luck with your machine.
Hi Ian, I had exactly the same problem on my 15 month old FWD60 ie the pin hole in the waste pipe which sprayed water onto the heater. After replacing the pipe the machine 'clicks' a few times when I press the power button and if I start the program some water flows into dishwasher, it then stops with the 'fast 40' and 'delicate 50' lights flashing. I noticed the float sensor on the base cover which checked out ok. I also checked the heater which showed open circuit on my resistance meter, so its either blown or a very strange type of heater. Not impressed with the overall design as many electrical connections are exposed and liable water contact should any leaks occur. Horrible feeling that this may have damaged the control circuits on my machine in which case the machine is probably a write off in financial terms. Hope I'm wrong. Will continue to attempt repair when I get more time. Best of luck with your machine.

Same problem, I purchased the FDW65 two years ago. Subsequently this week it court fire. After inspection, a leak from the drainage pipe small pin hole caused water to spill on to the main pump motor. I was shocked and would not be looking to buy from Hotpoint in the future. Increasingly and also with my washer from Hotpoint I have had more problems due to poor quality of parts than any other company I have purchased from in the past. Same problem, I purchased the FDW65 two years ago. Subsequently this week it court fire. After inspection, a leak from the drainage pipe small pin hole caused water to spill on to the main pump motor. I was shocked and would not be looking to buy from Hotpoint in the future. Increasingly and also with my washer from Hotpoint I have had more problems due to poor quality of parts than any other company I have purchased from in the past.