Hotpoint washing machines are among the most common found in the Uk and like any mechanical device they will occasionally breakdown or develop a fault and need repairs. Being a very popular make means that most parts supplier will keep there parts in stock and because so many suppliers keep Hotpoint parts stock this also drives competition hence driving down the price of parts if you should ever need them
One problem many people including some engineers face when faced with a faulty Hotpoint washer is knowing what the error code mean, so here are a list of error codes and there meanings for Hotpoint washing machines
These error codes can some times have a E in front of the number and not a F as shown here, but the meaning of the code is still the same
# F10 - This means there is No cold fill. You should check and verify that the taps are on or the hoses are kinked.
# F11 - This means there is No hot fill.The ambient temperature is probably below freezing perhaps due to the plumbing becoming frozen. Also verify that the taps are on or if the drain hoses are kinked.
# F12 - This means No mixed fill. It is most likely that the water is not turned on usually under the sink taps.
# F13 - For this error code you should check the water supply, inlet control device as well as hot and cold hose pipe connections.
# F14 - A This error code means a problem with the water heating system has taken place. You will need to book a washing machine repair
# F15 - Water is not getting pumped away and a flood situation can take place. Verify that the discharge hose is elevated to the advised minimum height and that the pipe is not blocked.
# F16 - Very high water level Disconnect or turn off the water supply and make sure that the water level does not increase any more. Then you will need to find and Book a washing machine repair engineer
# F17 - Door not closed properly. Close door firmly and the machine should work OK now, if simply closing the door firmly does not fix the problem, you will need to find and book a washing machine repairs engineer.
# F20/1 - The actual thermistor resistance has drifted or the temperature scanning sequence is incorrect. The ambient temperature could be below freezing. You will need to Book a washing machine repair engineer.
# F30/31 - A motor drive problem has occurred. Try running the programme again. If the problem persists book a service engineer.
# F40 - Water was below the protection level during a heat step. You will need to Book a washing machine repair.
# F41 - Water level detection sequence is incorrect. You will need to Book a washing machine repair.
# F50/51 - Re-programme needed, the customer language and wash programme have not been saved. The system will run with default conditions (1000rpm max and English language). Book a washing machine repair to re-programme your product.
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Washing Machine Repairs Home Help
When a washing machine breaks down, it can often feel like a emergency, but as an appliance engineer with years of experience, I have been called out to what are very minor problems. While I cannot go into great details here and there could be other reasons for the problem, I will present you with 3 common problems along with 3 possible and very simple solutions that do not require you to open the washing machine...
Always unplug the washing machine from the mains power supply before doing any work
1. If your washing machine will not fill up with water at the start of a wash, but you can hear a light humming noise coming from the back of the washer, as simple as this may sound, check the water as not been turned off, pots, pans, plates, boxes of soap and any other item in the cupboard where the taps are can get pushed up against the tap causing the tap to move to the off position, also especially if you have had work men round check every valve you can safely check before calling a engineer, I have personally been called out many times simply to find my self in the embarrassing position of having to charge our call out charge just to turn a tap back on.
2. If your washing machine will not empty the water or give a fast spin or the clothes are still wet at the end of the wash cycle, you may have a blockage or a faulty pump, blockages can be anywhere on the machine or in the out let drainage plumbing, so I will only go into the very basics here.
First, if you have one on your washer, Check the small filter at the bottom, front of your washer, the cap should unscrew with a simple anticlockwise turn, there maybe a lot of water in the washing machine that will try to escape and could lead to a lot of water on the floor, the trick here is to turn the cap slowly, in a manner that allows you to control the flow of water into a saucepan or bowl, stopping the water flow and emptying the saucepan or bowl as often as needed, once the washer is empty of water you can check inside the filter for any blockage
3. If the door of your washing machine will not open at the end of the wash cycle, again there could be many reasons for this, but a common reason is that the washer as detected that all the water as not emptied, so will keep the door locked to safe guard you from flooding, you can try to empty any water that may be left in the washing machine using the technique mention above for removing a blockage, once you have emptied all the water, there is a very good chance the interlock will release the door after the 2 or 3 minute safety delay
If you are unsure of any point you should call a engineer, we offer a FREE advice service and can also help with any repair needed
You can follow this link to the washing machine repairs page
http://www.advancecare.co.uk/washing_machine_repairs.html
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_S_Davis
Always unplug the washing machine from the mains power supply before doing any work
1. If your washing machine will not fill up with water at the start of a wash, but you can hear a light humming noise coming from the back of the washer, as simple as this may sound, check the water as not been turned off, pots, pans, plates, boxes of soap and any other item in the cupboard where the taps are can get pushed up against the tap causing the tap to move to the off position, also especially if you have had work men round check every valve you can safely check before calling a engineer, I have personally been called out many times simply to find my self in the embarrassing position of having to charge our call out charge just to turn a tap back on.
2. If your washing machine will not empty the water or give a fast spin or the clothes are still wet at the end of the wash cycle, you may have a blockage or a faulty pump, blockages can be anywhere on the machine or in the out let drainage plumbing, so I will only go into the very basics here.
First, if you have one on your washer, Check the small filter at the bottom, front of your washer, the cap should unscrew with a simple anticlockwise turn, there maybe a lot of water in the washing machine that will try to escape and could lead to a lot of water on the floor, the trick here is to turn the cap slowly, in a manner that allows you to control the flow of water into a saucepan or bowl, stopping the water flow and emptying the saucepan or bowl as often as needed, once the washer is empty of water you can check inside the filter for any blockage
3. If the door of your washing machine will not open at the end of the wash cycle, again there could be many reasons for this, but a common reason is that the washer as detected that all the water as not emptied, so will keep the door locked to safe guard you from flooding, you can try to empty any water that may be left in the washing machine using the technique mention above for removing a blockage, once you have emptied all the water, there is a very good chance the interlock will release the door after the 2 or 3 minute safety delay
If you are unsure of any point you should call a engineer, we offer a FREE advice service and can also help with any repair needed
You can follow this link to the washing machine repairs page
http://www.advancecare.co.uk/washing_machine_repairs.html
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_S_Davis
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