Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flashing

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  • March 9, 2010 at 12:15 am #53079
    vickicb
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    Hi, my hotpoint dishwasher is flashing the “prewash” light (light 5 from the left not counting the rinse aid). The programme tries to start but then it stops and this light comes on.

    Can anyone tell me what this could be?

    Thanks
    Vicki

    March 9, 2010 at 12:21 am #314363
    Penguin45
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure. It’s integral with the awful Indesit Bit100 pcb, so complete replacement required.

    Several versions, will need serial number to identify exact part number.

    Penguin45.

    March 9, 2010 at 12:27 am #314364
    vickicb
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    Thank you. Would it be best to call hotpoint? Will this be expensive?

    March 9, 2010 at 12:32 am #314365
    vickicb
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    Oh, and my door catch went last week – still washes but doesn’t completely close. I gather this is a common problem and was going to order the part and try to do it myself. Maybe I could get both done under the hotpoint fixed price repair?

    March 9, 2010 at 12:38 am #314366
    Penguin45
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 –

    £105 and The Indesit Company is all yours. They will try and sell you an extended warranty when you make the call….

    If you are reasonably confident with your own ablility, the pcb/thermistor is £40-55 depending on the serial number, the latch unit is HERE at under £8.

    Penguin45.

    March 9, 2010 at 12:55 am #314367
    vickicb
    Participant

    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    I’m definately happy to have a go myself – where will I find it to get the serial number and what does it look like?

    March 9, 2010 at 1:07 am #314368
    Penguin45
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    Full model details can be found on a label on the edge of the inner door panel.

    Penguin45.

    March 9, 2010 at 1:13 am #314369
    vickicb
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    Thanks Penguin. It says S/N 60426 0930.

    March 10, 2010 at 9:53 pm #314370
    Penguin45
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    PCB should be p/no C00143209 for that serial number.

    Penguin45.

    December 3, 2010 at 12:26 pm #314371
    fubar77
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    Penguin,

    I have the same issue (I think?), the wash starts and the water heats up but hen the prewash light flashes and it stops. When I open the door it is warm as it is steaming. The serial number for my D/W is 801172569, will i need the same part do you think?

    Thanks for your time

    December 3, 2010 at 1:40 pm #314372
    iadom
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    Re: Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 – “Prewash” light flas

    Possibly, the small NTC is hard wired to the control PCB, it clips into a small bracket on the inner door.

    You should check it first because if it comes adrift it will give the same error code.

    If you do open it up then be sure to unplug first and take great care with the edges of the inner door, they are razor sharp.

    PCB for your machine is a C00143209.

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