Hotpoint Aquarius WF250 Fault Light.

[pauly]

I work in a workshop testing and fixing Washing Machines that people have thrown away or donated. We re-cycle and sell them on to low income families and the general public.

I have been trying to fix a Hotpoint WF250 that we sold, but developed a fault after two weeks. The machine starts up but after filling, light 4 (Time Saver) starts flashing and the machine goes on to pumping out. I have tried everything to repair it. I have tried 3 different motors, two timer control cards, three PCBs, three pressure switches, two door switches, replaced water inlets, replaced pump, tried a different capacitor, and even changed the pressure chamber linked to the pressure switch and tube. Still I get the same flashing light.

I have noticed that the machine either takes water in 3 times or , on spin setting, tries to pump out 3 times, before the fault behaviour starts. The obvious thing would be the motor, but i have tried 3, all of which I know are good. Would appreciate any help as i am now desperate.

By the way, the customer got his money back.

Cheers
Pauly

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Re: Hotpoint Aquarius WF250 Fault Light.

light 4 is motor triac fault, on the module, as this is a 1500 spin machine, you say you tried 3 motors, were they all 1500 motors? (there are many different motors for hotpoints, this one is only fitted to 4 machines so you would have to change it for the exact motor) the most likely cause will me the rear module, again you say you have changed this 3 times, where did you get them from? as they to are model specific, fitting one from a different machine will not work correctly,
the only other problem is often the motor plug wires break inside the plug, look like they are connected but not making a contact,
however, unless you are sure you have all the origional parts back onto the machine i would urge caution, as even fitting a pressure switch from another machine can have dangerous outcomes!

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