Coin trapped in Hotpoint WF540

[Stellar]

Hi,

Does anyone have any advice on how to retreive a coin from my machine? I am worried about using it in case it causes major damage but is there a chance it might come out on it’s own in the next wash? Or is there any way I can get to it? (I have a mechanic boyf who could oblige). Or do I have to call in an engineer?

Thanks in advance!

[helo_75]

hmm, tricky one that… id remove it if at all possible, the brittle plastic they use in the outer tub obliterates with no effort

if its got a welded tub, its more difficult, u could try taking the heater out (with plug out) and see if its there … not an easy task, and a pig to put back in, its best to change the heater most often

if its got a tub thats screwed together, it is possible to pull the lifter out from the drum by pulling it forward and it will come out, u may need to replace it, sometimes they break

that will allow you to look in the drum for the coin

either way, the coin needs to come out

hth

[kiddo66]

Re: Coin trapped in Hotpoint WF540

Just to put you right the plastic lifters come off on the welded tubs as well!!!!!

[neilsukwg]

Re: Coin trapped in Hotpoint WF540

Wiil the coin come out on its own?
No,
it may fall into the sump hose which is a large rubber pipe clamped to the bottom of the outer plastic tub. Once in there it will be out of harms way. When I service these machines its not unusual to find a handful of coins, clips, bra wires, sweet wrappers etc. and the machine has been working ok.

Should you call an engineer.
Probably, ask around first, family, friends for a recomendation. I charge £35 for this kind of job as long as no parts are required, so rates vary but that s a ballpark figure for you.

If your boyfriend touches the machine make sure the machine is disconnected from the electricity, Plug Out!

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