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Door not closed alarm

Alarm sound — Door not closed within 4 seconds at program start

Hotpoint · Dishwashers

What does Door not closed alarm mean?

An alarm sounds if the Dishwasher door is not closed within 4 seconds after pressing the START/Pause button. This indicates that the wash cycle has not successfully begun.

Common Causes

  • User did not close the door quickly enough after starting the program.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Open the Dishwasher door.

  2. 2

    Press the START/Pause button.

  3. 3

    Close the door firmly within 4 seconds to resume the cycle.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Hotpoint Dishwashers
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