Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse help!

[manicmummy]

Hello Everyone,
Having a nightmare with my Hotpoint AQXXF 149. It has been making a dodgy noise for a few weeks on spin (like a ping pong ball bouncing around) obviously left it alone as it was still working – tonight it has blown the fuses, leaked soapy water all over my floor (didn;t feel wet down the front of the machine), and no matter what I do I can’t get the door open. But worst of all its got my stroppy 13 year daughters PE kit in for tomorrow and I don’t think I can cope with the stress when she knows I can’t get it out – Help please !!! Thanks for reading. :rolls:

[manicmummy]

Re: Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse h

Oh sorry also – when you switch it back on it makes several click click noises (door noises) the flashes “Door” on the readout. Thanks.

[Penguin45]

Re: Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse h

Unplug the machine and drop the drain hose down into a bucket. When all the water has gone, remove the bottom kick panel. On the left is a yellow tag, pull it out and drag it down to pop the door open.

As for what’s actually wrong, I’d hazard a guess that the noise you could hear was a coin or similar foreign body rattling around inside which has now caught and punched a hole in the plastic drum. The water has landed on something electrical and blown the fuse.

Penguin45.

[manicmummy]

Re: Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse h

Thank you Mr Penguin. Will have a go.

As for your views on the fault – is is an easily repairable one?

Thanks again.
🙂

[manicmummy]

Re: Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse h

Wow – thanks again – got the PE Kit out (phew) rinsed and drying – will have a go at the rest tomorrow ! 😀

[Penguin45]

Re: Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse h

No, if the tub is holed, the machine is scrap. Hotpoint will not repair the appliance under any sort of warranty as this is classed as user mis-use.

Despite the plastic of the tub being so thin that you can actually see the drum turning through the plastic….

A triumph of marketing over quality I’m afraid – the clothes never did swim like fish, either.

Penguin45.

[manicmummy]

Re: Hotpoint AQXXF 149 Door locked,leaking, blown the fuse h

Morning – thanks again for all your help.

How can I tell if there is a hole in the tub – what would I need to look at – sorry if it’s really obvious.

Once I’ve got the hose and filter checked – do you think I should put another short wash on to see if it does the same?

Any advice as always gratefully received !

Finally, if I need to buy another – what would you go for? (4 kids, mad amount of washing) !

Thanks ! 😕

[Author]

Posts