Hotpoint BFI62

[crawshawt]

Hi Folks,

Got a BFI62 that had the left two lights blinking as an error. Now get a rhythmic ‘hum click’ with no action after filling (only after the water has been taken out ) and otherwise dead. Is it the pump?

Thanks,

Tim

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

A bit of a confusing post, 😉

Did you cure the 1+2 lights blinking fault ( a pump time out error ) ?

Does it now drain correctly?

The bit that is confusing is this

‘Now get a rhythmic ‘hum click’ with no action after filling (only after the water has been taken out).’

Is the ‘hum click’ after filling, or is it after draining. 😕

If the machine appears to fill correctly and then you get no action but can hear faint humming noise then it sounds as though your main circulation pump is faulty. It could be a capacitor failure or a seized motor.

Jim.

[crawshawt]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Jim,

Sorry about the confusion.

If the machine is empty (i.e. if I turn it over and the water comes out) when the program is set again the ‘hum – click’ starts, the machine fills but after that the machine stops.

If the machine has water in it all I get is the hum and click and no action.

The usual draining sound before filling does not take place in either case.

The left two LEDS were lit when the machine first malfunctioned but now the hum – click just continues without the error lights coming on.

Hope this is a little better in terms of clarity…

Thanks for the reply,

Tim

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

The first thing to check in that case is the drain pump, this Indesit machine does suffer from pump blockages more than most. Pump access is from underneath, follow the grey plastic pipe inside. Place a few towels on the floor and be sure to pull the mains plug first.

Usual culprits are chips of glass or crockery, bits of plastic, wood, sweetcorn etc.

Jim.

[crawshawt]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Jim,

I’ve had the pump out and although I have not tested it electrically there was no blockage. Has sounded a bit rough recently though.

Still getting the hum – click but no error lights, however the machine still just fills and then hangs (when the water had been bailed out), humming and clicking.

I should perhaps have mentioned that I had recently replenished the salt before it started playing up – don’t know whether this is relevant.

Thanks for the last reply,

Tim

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

If it fills and then you hear the humming noise but no wash action then it is possible the main circulation pump has failed.

If the machine is empty and you start any programme the first thing it should do is switch on the drain pump, if you cannot hear that running smoothly at the start then your problem lies with the drain pump.

It is possible to check if the main circulation pump will revolve by trying to push the vanes of its internal fan, also check the capacitor.

This is after all one of Indesit’s finest. :rolls:

It sounds like decision time, if it is under five years old you do have a parts guarantee, you only have to pay the Indesit Company £90.00, all parts will be free. A circulation pump would cost you about the same without any labour involved.

You could also buy something better , it won’t be difficult.

Jim.

[crawshawt]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Thanks Jim,

I might ring Indesit and see if I am covered. As it does not drain when switched on I guess it might still be the drain pump as opposed to the circulation pump.

I can’t seem to find the right drain pump to purchase that looks the same, any idea where I would get one from – the ones on UK Whitegoods for example look different and don’t have this model listed.

Thanks again,

Tim

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Part number of pump is C00090537, an e-mail to spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will get you cost and delivery details.

Jim.

[crawshawt]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Thanks Jim,

Will let you know how I get on.

Tim

[crawshawt]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Hi Jim,

Fitted the new drain pump but no joy. Still hum – click and no error lights – does not drain at the start.

At a loss as to what to do but ring Indesit.

Tim

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

iadom wrote:

This is after all one of Indesit’s finest. :rolls:

You could also buy something better , it won’t be difficult.

If it is under five years old your parts are covered but the labour charge will just under £90.00. 😥

[eltel74]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Hi
I have the same problem with the humming just after start sequence, jim mentioned check the capacitor how should one do that and what precautions should be taken? also where can i get one?
I also had first 2 lights flashing, renewed drain pump and a kinked drain hose thought i had sussed it but no now this problem 😡
want to check the motor and capacitor then its dishwasher heaven for it cos i am miffed.

all help appreciated

[stripey]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Could be the wash motor that is faulty as this is wired in series with the drain pump.

[brinzlee]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

Have had exactly the same fault on my machine with the first two leds on the left hand side flashing.
The drain pump starts at the begining of the cycle and drains any exisiting water and then the recirc pump starts after the machine has filled with water but later on in the cycle the machine stops with the same humming noise and click.
If the capacitor in the recirc pump has failed is this a replaceable part and if not and I have to order a new pump how do you replace the crimped clips around the hoses? Is there a special tool or is it just a jubliee clip in its place having removed the old ones

Thanks for your help

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint BFI62

If you hear a click after the humming then its more likely to be the motor at fault, not the capacitor.

The clips are bit of a pain and thin jubilee clips are the best solution.

It has been mentioned on the trade side that Vauxhall dealers stock a range of thin jubilee clips that are ideal but I have had no luck at my local Vauxhall dealers in the past. 😥

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