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3 blinking

Display shows 3 with rapidly blinking On/Off LED — Dishwasher won't drain

Hotpoint · Dishwashers

What does 3 blinking mean?

The display shows '3' and the On/Off LED is blinking rapidly. This indicates that the Dishwasher is unable to drain water, possibly due to a blockage or an issue with the drain hose.

Common Causes

  • The wash cycle has not finished yet.
  • The drain hose is bent.
  • The sink drain pipe is blocked.
  • The filter is clogged up with food residues.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Wait until the current wash cycle completely finishes.

  2. 2

    Check that the drain hose is not bent or kinked (refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION section of your manual).

  3. 3

    Clean the sink drain pipe to ensure there are no blockages.

  4. 4

    Clean the filter assembly, removing any clogged food residues (refer to CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLY section).

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Hotpoint Dishwashers
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