[JKnightley]

Re: Hotpoint LFT 114 – Possible heater fault

Good news, its backup and running!!!!!

So, if anyone else gets this issue I would suggest the following:

Put the machine onto option 3 which is a 7 minute rinse cycle, this will test all the other parts on the machine apart from the heater which is the likely fault. If it completes the cycle then you know you don’t have a water leak and the other parts are fine.

The next stage is to pull the device out and take off the right side off, this will give you access to heater which will be the next item to test. As discussed above you need to test the heater for continuous resistance using a multimeter, made sure the device is unplug from the mains. Here is a link if you are unsure how you should test this:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use … eter/25632

So if the heater is at fault you’ll get a reading of 0, when you get the replacement test again and you should now have a reading this time.

So replace the part using the store on this website, I couldn’t find it any cheaper and a great service. Take pictures along the way just in case. Take time with the heater unit as this is the main part and has a motor on the side.

When testing the device once back together I put it on two chairs, select option three for a quick test, this way you can inspect the device for any leaks. If no leaks then the device can be put fully back together and installed.

Any questions with this issue then post below and I’ll try and help.

This is only my advice and others may wish to do it differently.

[JKnightley]

Re: Hotpoint LFT 114 – Possible heater fault

Thanks for all the advice so far, really helpful and friendly site.

Shame that can’t said for the other half who keeps moaning about washing up, default answer from her is buy a new one, how boring is that 🙂

[JKnightley]

Re: Hotpoint LFT 114 – Possible heater fault

Right, I’ve tested the heater element for continuos resistance using my multi meter on the two plug points and it fails, so it looks like this is the part that needs replacing, well I hope it is lol. I’ll order the new part in the morning and report back once fitted.

[JKnightley]

Re: Hotpoint LFT 114 – Possible heater fault

What gave you that idea lol

Just need to work out how to get the parts out later for testing.

Thanks for all the advice, i’ll report back tomorrow if I haven’t blown my self up 🙂

[JKnightley]

Re: Hotpoint LFT 114 – Possible heater fault

No, will have a look tonight, how do you test this ? You’ve talked about using a multi meter before but which connection should I be testing, and at which point during the cycle ? Thanks

[JKnightley]

Re: Hotpoint LFT 114 – Possible heater fault

Thanks for the reply, looking at the inside of the machine I was surprised how good it looked, you would think its a brand new machine.

Are you able to confirm what i should be looking for when trying to find the pressure switch and module ?

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