Hotpoint bwd129 error

[driftylee]

Hi

We have a hotpoint bwd129 integrated washer dryer. Every cycle we run we get the following error.
https://youtu.be/UhjpBu3Rm38
I believe it is lights 2 and 4.

Any advice would be great. As a side note the dryer automatically runs the dryer cycle after every chosen cycle however I think the dryer selector knob has slipped as if this points to either 60 or 100 the drying light does not come on whilst selecting the wash.

Thanks in advance

Lee

[driftylee]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

*update*

the machine still has water In the drum and when I select the pump out cycle and try to start this I get the same error as the original post shows.

Really am stumped with this…

Thanks

Lee

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

F10= pressure switch not sensing.

Have you checked/cleaned out the drain pump filter?

Can also be faulty pressure switch or poor connections on the main circuit board.

[driftylee]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

I have cleaned out the drain on the bottom right of the machine and found one hairclip however the faults above is after doing this.

I assume to check the pressure switch I need to pull the washer out and remove the top cover? I am a novice with this sort of thing so I guess I just need to check the that the switch is connected? Anything further I can do to confirm that this is the suspect part?

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

Is the machine actually draining correctly? Will the small pump impeller turn freely, it should flick round easily in quarter turns.
Shine a torch inside to make sure nothing is jammed in the impeller.

There is very little you can do by way of testing the pressure switch TBH. The wiring to the switch is not likely to be faulty.

[driftylee]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

It is not draining properly but am unsure whether that’s due to the machine interrupting itself or if there is a fault with the pump. I will drain through the front filter tonight and check the impeller inside to see if it is free.

Thanks

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

Also need to check the undersink plumbing to make sure there is no obstruction in the outlet pipe.

[driftylee]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

Hi, I have drained and did find 1 small plastic piece around the impeller however it still seemed to move freely in 1/4 turns as you said. I have removed the pressure switch and blown into it and it clicks which I believe is the desired operation. I have blown through the tube that connects to the pressure switch and this also seems clear. Any further ideas whilst I have the unit removed and the top off?

I am in the process of removing the waste pipe to check for blockages.

Thank you for all your suggestions.

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

You now need to test it for draining, just let it fill for a short while then cancel and set it to drain.

[driftylee]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

Hi,

I removed the top cover and the pressure switch seemed ok. I removed the waste pipe and blew down it and there was clearly a blockage, I guess in the machine somewhere.

I removed the front black cap covering the front drain filter and then blew down the waste pipe on the back again and it cleared the blockage (although I am unsure what it was as nothing appeared to come out that was capable blocking).

I put all back together and have done 2 washes since and both have completed without any problems!

Massive thanks for your advice!

Lee

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint bwd129 error

You can sometimes get a button or very small coin that will block the hoses, if it turns edge on the water will flow past but if it turns face on it will stop the water.

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