Hotpoint WD860 F-01 fault – help needed

[hughwatkins]

Hi,

I’d really like some advice. I have a Hotpoint WD860 with a F-01 fault.

The machine turns on fine, you can select a program. Then as soon as the program starts the pump kicks in and it flashes END and then F-01. The pump remains ON. And you can’t turn the machine off extra by the plug.

Any ideas of what could be wrong and whether I can replace the part?

Thanks a lot.
Hugh

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint WD860 F-01 fault – help needed

hughwatkins wrote: whether I can replace the part?

The part that needs replacing is likely to be the whole machine. 🙁

F01 is supposed to be a faulty motor triac, a component on the main pcb.

If you are very, very lucky it could be loose or broken motor wiring plug connections.
If not then the pcb will need changing, a new pcb will also need programming as well.

[hughwatkins]

Re: Hotpoint WD860 F-01 fault – help needed

Thanks.
Is that the pcb which controls the front panel including switches?
Or is it the main board?

The main board looks double the price and a bit harder to replace! Given the machine is 9yrs old.

Thanks
Hugh

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint WD860 F-01 fault – help needed

The main board, around £100 but needs a £20 smart card and a £103 card reader to program.

You could always send the board off to EMW. 😉

[hughwatkins]

Re: Hotpoint WD860 F-01 fault – help needed

Thanks. It’s nine years old so I think I’ll invest in a new one this time!

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