F12

Communication Error

Description

Communication failure between the main control board and the display board.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
F12
Error Name
Communication Error
Appliance Type
washing_machine
Brand
Hotpoint
Severity
high

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Check the wiring connections between the control boards.
2. Either the main board or display board may be faulty. Contact a service technician.

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