I' have this prob on occasion but mine is not a hotpoint.
I will pour boiling water into the soap compartments to ensure it's scum free.
Turn the dial to a place I know empties the water ie: before fabric conditioner. Sometimes an extra umpp removes the blockage.
Turn the dial to a place I know begins a spin. Sometimes an extra spin has cleared it.
If non of the above work after several attempts I will manouver the washing maching and rock it to gauge the amoung of water left in and also it helps, wiggle the pipe that carries the water away.
Try a short cycle from beginning which after the above can usually sort the problem.