Hotpoint FDFEX 11011 dishwasher – no water

Hi there,

I have a Hotpoint FDFEX 11011 dishwasher. When I run a cycle it first runs the drain and pumps through a bit of water (I’ve had this into a bucket and it’s clean, all the waste lines are clear). The waste pump seems to work fine and the filter is spotless. Next I can then feel water running down the cold water mains inlet line but on a cycle there’s little to no water making it through into the unit itself. Certainly not to the rotary arms and no sound of a pump or similar. If I pull the door open halfway through there is a small amount water in the bottom but not much. I also get a bit of steam from the drying cycle.

Could it really be just the inlet valve? Even though a small amount of water is getting through? Does the unit rely just on water pressure or is there also a water inlet pump that could be kaput?

I’m not seeing any error codes, warning lights or similar. The cycle runs all the way through and pumps at the end, only nothing gets wet throughout the whole cycle.

Any help much appreciated.

Thank you.