Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

[jonbenj]

Hi Folks

I have a 15 month old Hot point FTCF87BGG dryer that has recently been giving F03 fault codes. A quick search suggests this may be the front thermistor. Is this likely to be easily accessible to enable me to test? And is it available as a spare part as I haven’t found one online yet? Any hints tips and other suggestions most gratefully received. Gutted that its bust as this machine was bought at a subsidised rate to replace one of the “faulty” ones that had performed faultlessly for 3 years. Go figure.

[iadom]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

Part number is C00291937.

Access is not at all easy, located into the large plastic drum front support duct assembly.

Not had any recent calls to this fault but there have been quite a few questions regarding F03 on the forum recently. 🙁

[jonbenj]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

Think I’ve found it thanks. left hand side panel off looking from the front. Screwed into the bottom of the front panel below the drum. I’ve dusted off my multimeter. What sort of figure should I be looking for at room temperature, and I guess also need to test it when hot?

[iadom]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

TBH ntc’s as a rule are quite reliable, unlike a washing machine there is very little vibration inside a dryer to loosen or break wiring connections which are more often the cause of similar faults on washers.
It would be interesting to know if the ntc has actually failed all the same.

[jonbenj]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

With my meter set a 2k I’m getting .356
I chucked in a low oven, about 90 degrees, for 5 minutes and got .320
Then I tried it in the freezer for 5 mins and got .356
Not very scientific but it looks like its knackered.
It doesn’t look as though i can order it from the ukwhitegoods shop, but it’s available elsewhere.

[iadom]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

Drop them a line to spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk I’m sure they will be able to help you out. 😉

[jonbenj]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

Cheers iadom, I’ll let you know how I get on.

[jonbenj]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

Ordered the part from here on Friday, slightly dearer than Fleabay, received yesterday afternoon, fitted last night, jobs a good un.
Relatively straightforward if any one else wants a go!
Unplug from the mains, remove 2 screws from the lid and slide back/unclip to get it off. 4 screws down the rear of the left hand panel (that’s left hand looking from the front!)
One screw at the left hand front top then release side panel.
Unclip wiring from bottom then remove two screws holding thermistor in place. Carefully remove wiring connection from thermistor.
Reverse to refit.
Fiddliest bit was re screwing thermistor in place. A magnetic tipped screwdriver would have been handy.
Thanks again to iamdom for the assistance.

[iadom]

Re: Hot point FTCF87BGG F03 FAULT

Thank you for the update. 🙂

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