Hotpoint dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

If it stops mid-cycle and leaves water in the bottom, the most common causes are a drain problem, a fill problem, or the anti-flood system being triggered. On a machine this new, also keep warranty in mind.

Before checking anything internal, isolate the dishwasher from the mains.

1. Check the filters and sump Remove the lower basket, take out the filter assembly and clean it thoroughly. Look in the sump for bits of glass, labels, food debris or anything blocking the drain area.

2. Check the drain hose Make sure the drain hose is not kinked, crushed or pushed too far down the standpipe. If it connects to the sink trap, check the spigot for blockage. A partial blockage can make it stop and wait with water left inside.

3. Listen to what it is trying to do When it stops, is the drain pump humming, completely silent, or can you hear it trying to fill? - Humming with water left in usually points to a drain restriction or faulty drain pump. - Silence can suggest a control, float/anti-flood, or wiring issue. - Repeated filling/draining can indicate leak detection has activated.

4. Check for water in the base tray If safe to pull out, look underneath for signs of a leak or water in the base. If the anti-flood float has lifted, the dishwasher may stop mid-cycle and refuse to continue properly.

5. Try a reset and note any flashing lights Make a note of any lights or symbols flashing, but don’t assume a code meaning unless it’s confirmed in the Hotpoint information.

At around a year old, I’d strongly suggest checking whether it is still under manufacturer’s guarantee before paying for repairs. If the fault is inside the wiring, pump, control board, or involves leak tracing, get a qualified appliance engineer in.

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