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Specification for Hotpoint FDW60
| Main Features | |
| Dishwasher Type | Free-Standing |
| Features | 4 - 6 Cycles |
- Main characteristics
- Dishwasher Type: Free-Standing
- Control Type: Electronic
- Number of Wash Cycles: 6 Cycles
- Place Settings: 12
- Other Features
- Noise Level: 49 DB
- Anti Flooding Device: Yes
- Door Integration: Semi Integrated
- Adjustable Rack Height: Yes
- Performance Features
- Drying Performance: A
- Washing Performance: A
- Energy Efficiency Rating: A
- Other
- Height: 85 cm
- Width: 60 cm
- Depth: 60 cm
Latest Reviews
★☆☆☆☆
“HOTPOINT RECALL FDW2 FDW6 and FDW65A DEATHTRAPS AT...”
Written on: 22/04/2013 by MARTINSQUIRES1 (1 review written)
finally hotpoint indesit have issued a recall notice on this fire hazard it was only a matter of time but i am disgusted that it took 85 incidents that any one of could have been FATAL, especially knowing they have been aware for a long TIME. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Fire hazard”
Written on: 18/03/2013 by Dundee1963 (1 review written)
Fire hazard. A fire starred in the door panel this morning fortunately we were in the kitchen and had a fire extinguisher so no damage to our home. Seems this is not an unusual fault with this dishwasher. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“HOTPOINT DISHWASHER (FDW60) FIRE IN CIRCUT BOARD IN DOOR”
Written on: 01/03/2013 by hotpointdishwasher
Hi viewers, we have a Hotpoint Dishwasher FDW60; and we recently experienced a fire in the house caused but a loose connection in the circuit board within the loading door. this type of fire could of caused a significant damage to the kitchen interior, and also could of injured 7 members of our family that live in this house. we have two very young children that could of got seriously injured or could have died due to this outrageous fire. I also think that these serious matters should be... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Terrible machine terrible customer service”
Written on: 21/01/2013
Bought this dishwasher machine a few years back, I had problems within the first year with the circuit board which they replaced. Just over a year later ( 1 week) same problem circuit board burning out. Hotpoint claim their replacement parts are guaranteed a year and they will replace faulty parts free of charge if the same problem occurs. First person at call centre said that as its over the year I would have to pay £80 for the engineer to call out. After my insistence she agreed as it... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“the fdw60 ruined my house”
Written on: 11/01/2013
I moved to an old property 6 years ago. It has six bedrooms and numerous other rooms and is full of old wooden beems. Shortly after moving in I bought a new Hotpoint FDW60 dishwasher. To be fair it has been reliable up until three weeks before Christmas when it caught fire. Normally the dishwasher is put on at night when we go to bed. As luck would have it on this particular day my wife put it on before she went shopping. Two hours later she came back to drop off the shopping before... (read more)
Firealarm's Comment
Written on: 15/01/2013
Had this appliance been repaired under an insurance policy? I ask because I have had a similar experience.
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Colinbrad's Comment
Written on: 27/04/2013
Hi you can read my comment re the fire in our house below, ours caught fire on 3rd March 2012 and resulted in the house smoke damaged same as yours we were out of the house four and a half months if you wish to contact me my email is colinatcolinbradshaw.co.uk spelt like this as they remove email adresses
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★☆☆☆☆
“Dangerous!”
Written on: 06/11/2012 by Joffnun0172 (1 review written)
It stopped working shortly after the warranty ran out. Looked up possible faults and to see what the flashing lights meant and stumbled upon people having possible fires with there machine comming from the front door. Being a qualified and experienced electrical engineer I stripped the front door apart to find the control panel circuit board was black and "crispy" signs of electrical arcing! Did a bit of digging and found out that hotpoint is part of GE or general electric who have had a... (read more)
Davidtownsend's Response to Joffnun0172's Review
Written on: 13/11/2012
Hi. Do you still have the PCB? I am the fire investigator who kicked off the public awareness of this machine. Indesit are still dragging their heels on it so any further evidence will be most welcome.
Please call me any time on 07708 053541
David Townsend
IFIC Forensics
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Roblaffan's reply to Davidtownsend's Comment
Written on: 30/11/2012
Exact same thing here.I still have the charred pcb board,
I'm living in ireland.
Thanks
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Winnerbrian's reply to Davidtownsend's Comment
Written on: 11/12/2012
I have just received a letter today from Hotpoint for a free repair to this particular model.Unfortunately 18 months ago this particular model set on fire causing extensive damage to my kitchen/dining room.I had to have the fire brigade out due to the dishwasher been well alight before i knew.I dread to think if i hadn't been in at the time what the rest of my house would have been like.The fire brigade said "the fire had started on the front control panel and i should get in touch with the manufacturer".Unfortunately i didn't get in touch with Hotpoint...thought they would just fob me off.Think i might write to Hotpoint now,especially with having a report from the fire service.
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Joffnun0172's reply to Winnerbrian's Comment
Written on: 12/12/2012
I have also just recieved the letter from hotpoint and they have replaced the board, too little too late for some! Hopefully pcb number 3 is a good one, might just check my fire alarm before I go bed...
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Joffnun0172's reply to Davidtownsend's Comment
Written on: 12/12/2012
The original pcb went in the bin a while ago, but shortly after writing this review I recieved a letter from hotpoint admitting in very rare situations the pcb could pose a fire risk and are undertaking a voluntary replacment as a precaution. They have now replaced it for free however the engineer placed the old board in the bin, it was faulty before they turned up I just never told them so that I could get a free repair, but I have fished the board out it is black and crispy not as bad as the first one. If it is still usefull to you your welcome to it but I am guessing that as hotpoint are now acting upon it then its of no interest.
Regards
Jon
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Tastebud's reply to Davidtownsend's Comment
Written on: 01/02/2013
nothing to help you but just to let you know i had a massive house fire caused by hotpoint dish washer FDW20 control panel fault , i am currently awaiting a court date so far hotpoint has offered us £30,000 out of court settlement
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Poochas's reply to Tastebud's Comment
Written on: 19/04/2013
Hi, I also had a fire caused by this dishwasher with a lot of damage. Did you go to a solicitor to challenge Hotpoint over this, Thanks
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Tafflass's Response to Joffnun0172's Review
Written on: 24/11/2012
hi i just cannot believe im reading this i have had a massive house fire the same dishwasher was also the cause of the fire also a faulty control panel , i am currently awaiting a court date taking hotpoint to court liability claim
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Winnerbrian's reply to Tafflass's Comment
Written on: 11/12/2012
same here.I am going to write to Hotpoint tomorrow.
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Robelst's Response to Joffnun0172's Review
Written on: 10/12/2012
Eek! I only Googled my machine to find out its size and then came across this article. I have had mine since late 2005 and to be honest have been quite impressed so far with its build quality and performance. I usually run it over night or even switch it on before I go out for a day or two.
Given the great number of fires with this machine there seems little doubt about the potential danger and I am no longer very comfortable using it.
I wonder if using faster/lower-temperatuires Quick- or Eco wash (which I always do) reduces the risk although if it is actually a PCB overheating then I guess than won't make much difference...
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Joffnun0172's reply to Robelst's Comment
Written on: 12/12/2012
I have been through 2 pcb boards both black and crispy but luckily no fire but looking at the boards I can see how it could be possible its melted plastic inside and the wiring insulation has been burned. Hotpoint have now wrote to me with a free replacment programme maybe worth your while checking whether your machine is eligible for piece of mind.
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Davidtownsend's reply to Joffnun0172's Comment
Written on: 13/12/2012
Do you still have the PCBs? If so could you send them to me?
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Roblaffan's reply to Davidtownsend's Comment
Written on: 20/12/2012
I cannot fault hotpoint,They sent an engineer out to inspect my dish washer and i asked for a replacement instead of a repair.After a call an hour later i spoke with a very nice man who has arranged for my damaged dish washer to be collected and a new one delivered.Thank you hot point for a speedy resolution to this problem
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★☆☆☆☆
“Hotpoint FDW60 FIRE”
Written on: 24/10/2012 by JasonStevenson
We came downstairs this morning to find the kitchen consumed by smoke, the house soon filled with a pungent electrical burning smell. We had done what we normally do and set our FDW60 dishwasher on start delay to come on at 03:00 this morning and found that something in the dishwasher has caught fire. Now 14 hours later and the smell is still in the house. The dishwasher is now outside out of harms way. We just think we are very lucky, had we set it to start earlier in the night we might not... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Hotpoint Dishwasher FDW60 fire!”
Written on: 16/10/2012 by Shellybhaigh (1 review written)
We have just literately had our Hotpoint Dishwasher FDW60 set on fire an hour ago. If it had not been for us being in the house I dread to think of the outcome. The machine made a buzzing sound and within minutes fire was coming from the start button area. The plastic has melted and our house still smells of fumes. Reading these reviews makes for a scary read and we must act on this. I think we should go to trading standards and re-visit Watch Dog – tell us what we need to do before... (read more)
Shellybhaigh's Response to Shellybhaigh's Review
Written on: 17/10/2012
Hi - i have reported this to:
Indesit Company UK Ltd.
Morley Way, Peterborough
PE2 9JB
Tel: 01733 568989
Please call and log your issue i am expecting a call back within 4 hours. Ill post as to the outcome of this call. Shellybhaigh
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Shellybhaigh's reply to Shellybhaigh's Comment
Written on: 23/10/2012
Having had an engineer’s visit (2 days after the incident) we are having a new dishwasher delivered this week.
The engineer was understanding but had never seen this type of incident before! He did a full investigating and wrote out a full report. Within an hour of his visit I had a call from Indiset and a new replacement was on order. I cannot complain about the service I received but I feel that this is because this machine is under investigation. I have reported it to the trading standards and will be passing photos onto (name removed) who is on this review centre as he is compiling a portfolio of issues and incidents. We have a had a lucky escape and I hope that trading standards act upon this asap and a recall is sent out on this type of dishwasher before more incidents happen.
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Neiluserec's reply to Shellybhaigh's Comment
Written on: 27/12/2012
We have had our FDW60 for many years but used it less than once a week. It recently emitted banging and popping noises along with burning smells. We will call indesit.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Hotpoint FDW60 fire”
Written on: 10/10/2012 by lfckev
we bought a hotpoint aquarius fdw60g in 2007 on delivery there was a dent in the door so this had to be replaced also 2 months later the heater was faulty and was replaced under warranty.on the 28/04/2009 my wife and four children were upstairs getting ready for bed when the smoke alarms went off my 11 year old daughter went to investigate and was confronted by thick black smoke she shouted my wife and told her.my wife had to get my 3 year old daughter and 5 month old son out of the bath and... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“FIRE HAZARD FOR SURE”
Written on: 05/10/2012 by fowksy (1 review written)
Further to my previous comments on here, can i ask if everyone who has suffered a fire as a result of this item, has reported it to Hotpoint (indesit) as i now have an engineer coming to see me next week. When i asked if they had had many similar calls he told me no it was very rare. I advised i had read over 60 similar reviews and he didn't really comment. Is there a cover up of some sort i wonder???? (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“HOTPOINT FDW60 DISHWASHER FIRE HAZARD PLEASE HELP ME”
Written on: 11/09/2012 by FDW60 (1 review written)
HOW MANY MORE HOTPOINT FDW60 DISHWASHER FIRES WILL THERE BE BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. I AM TRYING TO BUILD A PORTFOLIO OF INCIDENTS PLEASE SEND ANY INFO TO hartley@2050group.co.uk ALL EMAILS WILL BE DEALT WITH IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. PLEASE READ THE REST OF THE REVIEWS ON THIS SITE WE MUST DO SOMETHING QUICKLY. I AM DOING THIS AFTER SUFFERING MYSELF WITH ONE OF THESE MACHINES. THE INFORMATION I HAVE ALREADY DISCOVERED IS VERY FRIGHTENING. (read more)
Fowksy's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 04/10/2012
our FDW60 caught fire last night, luckily i was in although although alot of smoke damage no -one thankfully was hurt and the firebrigade were tremedous. However i have numerous times turned my diswasher on as l'm leaving the house and only for the fact that i forgot yesterday, i would be homeless god forbid dead. I have read a few comments and realise this seems to be a common fault after appx 5yrs, ours is 5 1/2!!! i'm am absolutely distraught that this can happen!!! any suggestions on what my next course of action should be :_((((
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Fdw60's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 04/10/2012
Hi If you contact me, I will pass on the contacts that I have been involved with
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Karen71's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 04/10/2012
Think I also have just had a lucky escape! Dishwasher has just strted making a buzzing noise, I opened it and smells like something has burnt out. Turnt it off and logged online to try and find some information- shocked at what I have found, guess it is about 5 years old and I shall be phoning Hotpoint in the morning
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Fowksy's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 05/10/2012
OMG, thank God you checked on here! what on earth is going on!!! so far i have emailed BBC Watchdog, Hotpoint direct and Which.....I think if this is not put out to the public immediately someone is going to loose their life.:-( oh and i have also put it on my status on FB in the hope that people will forward the information amongst their friends, it's so scary.
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Fowksy's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 05/10/2012
FDW60 how do i contact you?
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Karen71's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 05/10/2012
What a nightmare- Hotpoint is now under Indecit. Called the number, selected the option to talk to somebody, each time it advises I am being transferred I get the engaged tone!
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Fowksy's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 05/10/2012
hi karen try 08448 242 526 i'm in a queue
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Fowksy's Response to FDW60's Review
Written on: 05/10/2012
I have managed to get through to indesit customer services who are coming out to inspect on wednesday. When i asked if they'd had any other incident of a similar nature, i was told " no it was very rare" i advised that i had read almost 60 reviews similar to mine to which replied "oh really"!
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★☆☆☆☆
“Hotpoint Aquarius fire ”
Written on: 02/09/2012 by May2901
Like a few posts - our hotpoint Aquarius caught fire to day, whilst I and my partner were out. Luckily for us out cleaner was in and litrally saved the house and whilst we have some damage to the kitchen we feel very lucky. Tho after reding these posts I cannot understand why there is no recall . Someone could have died in anyone on these fires. We brought ours 5 years ago - seems to be a pattern here (read more)
★★★★★
“I would buy again!”
Written on: 31/07/2012
I have had a Hotpoint Aquarius DW60 since 2005 and have NEVER had a single problem with it, it has been used every day and still looks brand new, I am reluctantly having to sell it as we are having a new kitchen fitted with integral appliances, and believe me, I cannot find another that is the same qualiinessential mine, the trays and cutlery baskets in the new models are cheap in comparison. I am totally surprised at all the other reviews. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Hotpoin FDW60 Dishwasher set on fire”
Written on: 19/07/2012 by storalution (1 review written)
Please if you have one of these ask hotpoint to come and check it is safe or ask a qualified Electrician to check the console as ours set on fire. I do not want anyone to be killed as a result of these machines. Please read the rest of the reviews on this site and you might be as shocked as I am. Ours set on fire on the 02/07/2012 please contact martin@storalution.co.uk if you have had a similar experience. On my model the Flextronics console/module set on fire, this console is fitted on... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Great and reliable”
Written on: 20/04/2012
FDW60P Dishwasher. Well i have had this appliance over 5 years now, yes i have had engineers out but as i purchased it from John Lewis and had their 2 year guarantee that was covered and then i did 3 years warranty and that was cheap with John Lewis i have no complaints. I have new baskets x 2, new control board, new back hose as tray was not fitting properly due to a split, new soap dispensar drawer and now the door catch has gone. I use mine every day at night, no problems. I rang John... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“WHY HAVE HOTPOINT NOT RECALLED THIS PRODUCT”
Written on: 14/04/2012 by LISA6D
HOTPOINT FDW60P purchased this model in march 2008.Had also purchase the extended warranty had engineer out a couple of times for dashboard and bottom basket replace due to rust ,the cutley basket split, the warranty expired on 20/03/12 as the reviews always left food or residue on plates and pans.THEN ON 23/03/12 put it on as normal and went to bed our dog woke us within a hour barking,the dishwasher was on FIRE i've lost everything in the kitchen.If it wasn't for the dog i dread to think... (read more)
Guest's Response to LISA6D's Review
Written on: 19/04/2012
Sorry top hear your problem. Tonight 18th April 2012 my Hotpoint Aquarius Dishwasher went on fire. Heard loud bang went into kitchen smoke belching out and then button area started melting and flames came through. Luck we were in or not all in bed or it could have been disasterous! No appliances to be left on at all now at night or when out!
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Itydntk's Response to LISA6D's Review
Written on: 26/05/2012
I have recently lost my house through a fire. The fire started in the kitchen. How can I make contact with you?
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Guest's Response to LISA6D's Review
Written on: 11/07/2012
Ours caught fire on June 12th 2012, took out the kitchen and most of the down stairs we have been living in temporary accomadation for over a month now.
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Itydntk's Response to LISA6D's Review
Written on: 11/07/2012
Please make contact with me if you have had similar experiences, kevinmcc (at) itydntk (dot) com
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★☆☆☆☆
“If you have one bin it and never buy one”
Written on: 22/03/2012 by COLINBRAD (1 review written)
As per posts below, our dishwasher FDW60 has never performed well, basket split, top washer spindle kept falling off and never washed properly ,now However these niggling little problems have been surpassed THE DISHWASHER CAUGHT FIRE ON SATERDAY THE 10TH MARCH 2012, MY DOG NEARLY DIED THE FIRE BRIGADE HAD TO GIVE HIM OXYGEN, IF IT HAAD NOT BEEN FOR THE SOMEONE TAKING NOTICE OF OUR SMOKE ALARMS WE WOULD HAVE LOST THE HOUSE AS WELL AS THE DOG, THE HOUSE IS UNINHABITIBLED DUE TO THE SOOT AND... (read more)
Itydntk's Response to COLINBRAD's Review
Written on: 28/05/2012
How do I contact you? My home was gutted due to house fire on 24/5 believed to have been caused by a dishwasher.
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Shifty67's Response to COLINBRAD's Review
Written on: 25/08/2012
ours has in the last hour caught fire and like you we have a dog and im just so glad we were home when the incident happened as this could have be so so much worse and the bloody coments from cautious catherine would have been so different had her machine burst into flames and her comments regarding washing food from plates first would in no way shape or form make a difference to this very serious electrical fault that causes the control panel to burn out thus creating a very high risk of fire to the appliance and surrounding areas
im an electrician and can say this is going to end up causing the loss of lives and damage to property unless all the machines are recalled and faults are rectified as the unit is not blowing the fuse in the supply which is the very reason a fuse is installed in the first place
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Colinbrad's Response to COLINBRAD's Review
Written on: 28/08/2012
Seems to me cautious (name removed) maybe has a vested interest.
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★★★★★
“Incredulous!”
Written on: 29/02/2012 by CautiousCatherine (1 review written)
I bought this model (Hotpoint FDW60G) well over four years ago and absolutely love it! It was my first dishwasher so I had little to compare it to except the one owned by my then partner (mine compared favourably); he himself couldn't believe how good the results were compared to his. Yes, you are supposed to scrape off lumps of food from the plates, followed up with a quick rinse under the tap, before putting them into the dishwasher (it does say this in the manual for anyone who bothers... (read more)
Fowksy's Response to CautiousCatherine's Review
Written on: 05/10/2012
Yes Catherine I would say you've been extremely lucky, as have I not to have lost my house in the fire on tuesday!!
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★☆☆☆☆
“HOTPOINT FDW60 DISHWASHER DO NOT BUY ”
Written on: 08/02/2012
I bought this dishwasher just under 3 years ago. it has never cleaned or dried properly from the start had numerous repair people out in the warranty period and they all said sorry love thats just how they work these days. its now totally broken, doesnt work at all numerous parts have packed up and is going to be dearer to fix than replace (cost £350) there are literally no good points to these machines they just dont work properly to start with, they fob you off till just after the... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“"FIRE HAZARD" DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL FDW60”
Written on: 28/12/2011
WE HAVE HAD THIS DISHWASHER FOR ABOUT TWO AND HALF YEARS IN WHICH TIME THE DOOR LOCK HAS BROKEN, AND SPLIT THE FRONT CONTROL PANEL..MANAGED TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS ON-LINE THEN ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO THE CONTROL P.C.B BURNT OUT. MANAGED TO GET PARTS AGAIN ON LINE TO REPAIR AS IM AN ENGINEER BY TRADE AND NOT PREPAIRED TO PAY THE CALL OUT FEES.. BEWARE THE CONTROL PANEL SEEMS TO BECOME VERY HOT WHEN IN USE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON FAULT WITH THIS MODEL.. THEN LAST NIGHT 27/12/2011 THE THING... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 01/01/2012
We have just suffered exactly the same experience with the same appliance, there was no previous history of failed parts, it was sat in standby when it caught fire, my 3 year old raised the alarm when she asked us why the kitchen was on fire? The fire was put out before any serious damage was done. If we were out the house or asleep I dread to think of the consequences.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Serious Fire Hazard”
Written on: 09/12/2011
Our insurance company are in the process of suing Indesit after we suffered a serious house fire in August - caused by a known faulty mechanism in the front of our dishwasher. It is the same mechanism that is in several brands of dishwasher and whilst Bosch have admitted the fault and written to all its customers informing them of the fire hazard, Indesit haven't. The forensic guy who came out to investigate the cause of the fire said that he had been to 50 similar fires in our area in the... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 27/06/2012
We had a similar fire (but luckily the damage was not as bad) in February 2012. Hotpoint's attitude has been 'it is being handled by our insurers' and do not seem to care that through the quality of their equipment and the failure of their engineers to fix previously flagged up faults, they put my families lives at risk.
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★☆☆☆☆
“fire hazard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do not buy”
Written on: 01/10/2011
never felt this model worked very well throughout however was about to go on fire last week, please be aware. This product should not be on the market, shame on you hotpoint. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“DO NOT BUY, FIRE HAZZARD”
Written on: 06/09/2011 by capricorn (1 review written)
We have had our HOTPOINT FDW60 dishwasher for 4 yrs, it has never been very good, often items remaining dirty. A week ago, before we were due to go to bed, we had large amounts of smoke in the kitchen and the dishwaher was seriously on fire, a well placed extinguisher soon put the fire out and fortunately, there was no other damage. What would have happened if we had gone to bed earlier! I dread to think. I have no doubt at all that it would have set the kitchen on fire with devastaing... (read more)
Guest's Response to capricorn's Review
Written on: 12/09/2011
I have also had a fire break out in my Hotpoint dishwasher, and like you said I do not want it replaced with another Hotpoint, but I was shocked when the insurance lady said that she has hundreds of claims for dishwashers catching fire , and that Hotpoint were one of the three least effected brands, and most reliable. She said that the problem was with the circuit boards in the machine catching fire, which is what happened to ours. It is difficult to put out because it was inside the door panel, and it wasn,t until it had stunk the house out and burnt the knobs and the flames started to come out that we could use the electrical fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
Like you I have left it on when I have gone to bed or to work, which is what I thought they were designed for, luckily it happened five minutes before I went to bed and I was in the same room, or our family could have been another one wiped out by an eletrical fault. The smell was worst and had got to me before the fire alarm could go off I had opened the windows, I think being placed under the work top and the flames coming out from the top of the door panel the fire could have spread very quickly. I will never leave anything but my fridge and freezers on over night again.
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911Fi's Response to capricorn's Review
Written on: 14/09/2011
currently looking into fire propblem with this dishawasher model any pics and details welcome
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★☆☆☆☆
“HotPoint FDW60 Dishwasher Caught Fire”
Written on: 17/08/2011 by Scr4bbleR
Less than 3 and a half years old and has just caught fire. Luckily we were here to put the flames out. Hate to think what could have happened otherwise. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“WARNING FIRE HAZARD! I have owned a Hotpoint FDW60...”
Written on: 08/05/2011
WARNING FIRE HAZARD! I have owned a Hotpoint FDW60 dishwaher for just over three years, it wasn't very good at its job, cups sometimes coming out dirtier than when they went in. Now the thing has just gone up in smoke, the switches and plastic surround have melted. Luckily this happened during the day, washing the dishes after entertaining some guests for lunch, so it was caught in time. Normally it would be put going at night, I dread to think what could have happened, with children... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 31/05/2011
Hello. I am very interested in your experience with this machine. I am a fire investigator and I am currently investigating a fire involving this make and model.
Please call me direct on 07708 053541
David Townsend
International Fire Investigators and Consultants
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★★★★☆
“We bought the Hotpoint FDW60 dishwasher in December...”
Written on: 23/03/2011
We bought the Hotpoint FDW60 dishwasher in December 2005, so have had it for 5 years and 3 months. We now have our first fault which we are hoping can be fixed by an independent engineer. We contacted Hotpoint / Indesit who asked for GBP124.99 or we could pay GBP14.99 per month and have a 1 year warranty (£170 approx in total)! Needless to say we didn't take either option an extra few pounds and we could have a new one. We will see what the engineer says tomorrow.
Found this forum when...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Had my fdw60g for 4yrs just got my warranty renewal...”
Written on: 23/03/2011 by goose14550 (1 review written)
Had my fdw60g for 4yrs just got my warranty renewal thro. Problem , the diswasher has cuaght fire and gutted the kitchen guess we were fortunate the wife was at home to raise the alarm or we could have lost the whole house. what I want to know is reading all the comments about this model having fire problems why have they not been recalled on safety grounds.
over to you Mr Hotpoint.Photo's of kitchen upon request.
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Guest's Response to goose14550's Review
Written on: 31/05/2011
Hello. I am very interested in this case. I am a fire investigator and currently investigating a fire in this model.
Please call me direct.
David Townsend
07708 053541
International Fire Investigators and Consultants
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★☆☆☆☆
“Hotpoint FDW65 - Have had this machine for a couple...”
Written on: 24/02/2011
Hotpoint FDW65 - Have had this machine for a couple years. It broke down as soon as we bought it. The program control board had to be replaced immediately. We were never really happy with as cups/glass etc., were always wet due to the poor racking arrangements inside. Tonight we had a funny smell with wisps of smoke. After turning off the power, I unscrewed the door skin to look inside and found the timer board was black and had been burning. New part £78 plus - not worth replacing. Wont be... (read more)
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Written on: 31/05/2011
Hello. I am very interested in this case. I am a fire investigator and currently investigating a fire in this model.
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have a Hotpoint FDW60 dishwasher and it is the...”
Written on: 27/01/2011
I have a Hotpoint FDW60 dishwasher and it is the biggest pile of junk in the world. It doesn't clean properly, there is always some fault with it, customer service is a joke and the parts are too expensive. I shall remove it from my house at the weekend, take it in the garden and smash it to bits with a sledgehammer and in the process improve its washing quality. I HATE IT Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Two motor failures in 2 years, the last motor is less...”
Written on: 05/01/2011
Two motor failures in 2 years, the last motor is less than 6 months old and hotpoint say it only has a 30 day warranty. I would never buy another. Here is the email for the ceo of indesit / hotpoint enrico.vita@indesit.com
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★☆☆☆☆
“DO NOT BUY THIS DISHWASHER!!! In fact don't buy this...”
Written on: 23/12/2010
DO NOT BUY THIS DISHWASHER!!! In fact don't buy this brand! I've had nothing but trouble with both my Hotpoint dishwasher and washer dryer. The tablet regularly gets stuck and even when it doesn't i have to re-wash at least half the load nine times out of 10. This is despite cleaning it regularly and having it serviced for this problem. I am now buying a new one because I have had enough! As soon as I can afford it I will also be replacing the washing machine too. I will never buy... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolute rubbish, broke the first time after 18 months...”
Written on: 16/12/2010
Absolute rubbish, broke the first time after 18 months error code 4&6 cost me a small fortune to fix. Now broken again same error code, appears to be the same type of fault. Expensive piece of junk!!! My mum got a dishwasher at the same time as me, paid almost half what I did, she hasn't had any problems. Hotpoint are rubbish, had the same with one of their washing machines, after 12 months the problems start. (read more)
★★★★★
“Great all round dishwasher, owned for over 3 years now...”
Written on: 03/08/2010
Great all round dishwasher, owned for over 3 years now without any of the persistent problems listed here. Like any dishwasher it has had some bad cleaning cycles, but mostly these are traced to a stray item preventing the spraying heads from doing their job.
Mainly just use the one programme at 55 degrees, but putting the greasy sunday roast pans in at 65 always seems to do the job well.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 18/08/2011
Don't even bother with the FDW80. Always problems. I've had the thing apart more times than hot dinners!! Now we've got the AL99 alert. Pain in the a??e!!! Try another manufacturer this ones not worth it!!!! Now sat up watching it to make sure it doesn't kill us all!!
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★☆☆☆☆
“The cups often come out dirtier than when they went...”
Written on: 15/05/2010
The cups often come out dirtier than when they went in. The plates, when in the plate rack, prevent the washing jets from spining. This is a useless dishwasher. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I paid £300 odd pound for it and for three years it...”
Written on: 01/05/2010
I paid £300 odd pound for it and for three years it has worked fine. The tiny problems we had were due to our carelessness putting toothpicks and other hard bits in with the crockery. I like the simple choices which suit whatever you are washing. It is quiet and unobtrusive when working, light to pull out to clean behind, and a pleasant blending silver grey. The wash/spray arms unclip easily to clean periodically and the filter is easy to remove and clean.
Now we have a water leak that...
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★★★★★
“This dishwasher has been easy to use and has great...”
Written on: 19/04/2010
This dishwasher has been easy to use and has great capacity. I've had mine for 3 years and 11 months and have never had a problem with it. It washes perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone. We must have it on at least 3 times a week. There is nothing I dislike about it. I can't believe that overall it has such a poor rating. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I have had my Hotpoint FDW60G for approx 16 months....”
Written on: 05/04/2010
I have had my Hotpoint FDW60G for approx 16 months. Right from the start it never washed properly, always leaving the tablet stuck to the insert or wet dishes etc.
The straw that has finally broken the camels back is that 3 days ago (luckily) when my wife was in the kitchen it start to emit smoke. Within 1 minute the front panel was on fire (yes on fire). normally as a family we put appliances on over night or when we go out.
The front of the machine is melted as the fire was an electrical...
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Fossyf's Comment
Written on: 12/04/2010
I found this review very helpful because...it is one of many and it has opened my eyes to the issue of fire with hotpoint units
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 31/05/2011
Hello. I am very interested in this case. I am a fire investigator and currently investigating a fire in this model.
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David Townsend
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★★★★★
“My old dish washer broke down so i was looking on...”
Written on: 10/03/2010 by david pelham (1 review written)
My old dish washer broke down so i was looking on e-bay for a replacement and saw the hotpoint FDW 60 so i got it i have seen the reviews on it and up to now we have had no problems with it and i will give it 5 out of 5 and whould recommend it any one my be after a year i my feel different about it i will let you know. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“This machine is rubbish, in fact we bought Hotpoint...”
Written on: 16/02/2010
This machine is rubbish, in fact we bought Hotpoint appliances throughout when we moved home 2 years ago. All are now on the tip. Fridge lasted 1 year and two days, washing machine just under two years and now the FDW60 dishwasher has just been skipped.I don't know whats happened to this company but they produce expensive garbage . Their customer support is a joke .I didn't even bother trying to repair any of these items as I just don't want that brand in my home. Avoid Hotpoint,Indesit and... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Had unit for 2 years, now rarely works , when it does...”
Written on: 09/02/2010
Had unit for 2 years, now rarely works , when it does it randomly beeps through the whole cycle. my advice is to avoid. (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“AQUARIUS FDW60 Dishwasher heater packed up after...”
Written on: 22/01/2010
AQUARIUS FDW60 Dishwasher heater packed up after 13months of use and just before Christmas when we needed it most reading other reports not worth repairing stay away. go for something else it is a shame I did like Hotpoint. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“will never ever buy a hotpoint dishwasher again. my...”
Written on: 16/01/2010
will never ever buy a hotpoint dishwasher again. my fdw60 is approx 3 years old (max) . it completely misses out the rinse and dry cycles. total rubbish and a waste of money will soon be in a skip. DO NOT BUY ONE !!!!!!!!!! (read more)
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“DO NOT BUY! After about 2 years, problems started....”
Written on: 31/12/2009
DO NOT BUY! After about 2 years, problems started. Waste pipe eroded away and needed replacing. Now it has packed up completely with no error messages. Smelt a slight burning smell and now when on wash mode all i can here is a bubbling noise and the water inside is freezing. Lookin at other reviews and the cost it takes to repair, i will be skipping this one. (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 31/05/2011
Hello. I am very interested in this case. I am a fire investigator and currently investigating a fire in this model.
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★☆☆☆☆
“In reviewing a consumer product it is all to easy to...”
Written on: 09/12/2009
In reviewing a consumer product it is all to easy to be scathing if the product does not come up to expectation. However even with the best will in the world it is impossible not to conclude that the Hotpoint FDW60 Dishwasher is simply not fit for purpose. Even more worringly if my experience is representative of that of others then the entire service and maintenance system operated by this company is designed around maximising profit on product/s launched into the market place without... (read more)
Jawa592's Comment
Written on: 30/12/2009
Agreed 100%.This dishwasher and the other look-a-like models are just plain rubbish-sorry ,but true!Most common problems are heater tube failure and leaks which flood the base which does two things,1-this triggers a float swt which makes the pump come on all the time,ie will not fill up with water,2-the metal base pan is moulded so as to make room for the wash motor this is bad news when it leaks badly because the motor windings are then paddling in water.There was by all accounts a bad batch of outlet hoses which tended to split about 8" distance from the pump-don`t know or why but some do/did.As a matter of pure chat i do not rate any Hotpoint/Indesit products at all,or if you want to twist my arm i`d give this company and its products 2/100-the 2 is for sheer nerve!!The best Hotpoint d/w were from the early 1990`s or before as these were badged Bosche which were better built than todays Bosche also-As you may have guessed,yes,i am a domestic appliance service engineer for 26 years!!
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Written on: 31/05/2011
Hello. I am very interested in this case. I am a fire investigator and currently investigating a fire in this model.
Please call me direct.
David Townsend
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★☆☆☆☆
“Our FDW60 has finally died after three and a half...”
Written on: 29/11/2009
Our FDW60 has finally died after three and a half years, I am not even going to bother trying to have it repaired, Ikea have a perfectly adquate and triple 'A' rated machine for £189. My Hotpoint has been quirky from just after the warranty expired, with the indicator lights either flashing erratically, several programme indicators illuminating at once or more often than not, failing to indicate at all. We found that by using the re-set button to cancel erratic or multiple lights, we could... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Avoid Avoid AVOID!!!! I have had this Hotpoint FDW60...”
Written on: 29/09/2009
Avoid Avoid AVOID!!!! I have had this Hotpoint FDW60 Dishwasher for 2 years now and it has gone wrong 3 times. The heating circuit packs up every time. As it is over the 12 months they charge £159 to replace it every time regardless of when last fitted as the parts are not covered. Ok the machine looks nice in grey and to replace it you look at over £300, but this is the last time i buy Hotpoint and the last time i replace this part. Service centre polite but tried to tell me that Finish D/W... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Buy a bowl and some washing up liquid and save...”
Written on: 23/09/2009
Buy a bowl and some washing up liquid and save yourself from the pain and expense of owning one of these, Hotpoint FDW60 Dishwashers, always going wrong the next place this goes is a skip!!!! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I have owned a hotpoint FDW60 for 3 years and it is...”
Written on: 10/09/2009
I have owned a hotpoint FDW60 for 3 years and it is absolute garbage. It has broken 3 times and this last time it needs a new board so I have decided to ditch it for good. Stay away! it is unreliable,noisy and poor, poor value for money. Like a previous reviewer I had my last dishwasher for 11 years without any problems. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Even on the "Intensive" setting, the plates and dishes...”
Written on: 31/08/2009
Even on the "Intensive" setting, the plates and dishes are usually left covered in dirt. This Hotpoint FDW60 Dishwasher is junk. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Hotpoint FDW60 Dishwasher is a very good machine...”
Written on: 03/08/2009
The Hotpoint FDW60 Dishwasher is a very good machine and well worth the money. I'd reccommend it.No problems in the 4 years of ownership. (read more)
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Magfo's Response to MARTINSQUIRES1's Review
Written on: 09/05/2013
Do you know how old these dishwashers date back to? I think my model is a FDW60P, it is 4 years old and it recently flooded and we've had to buy a replacement. I just wondered if it was same one that has been recalled, if we were in danger of this fire hazard and should we have been contacted about it?
Martinsquires1's reply to Magfo's Comment
Written on: 09/05/2013
Hi You can find information regarding the recalled machines here:
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The sticker on the inside of your door should contain a serial number you can check that against the link above, I hope this helps