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Hi Dave.
On the label inside the fridge compartment it states “Model FF7190EX / “Type CM01FF”.
I’ve had a look on the exploded parts diagram on the Hotpoint web site for this model but cannot see any themistor listed / shown.
What I suspect to be the fridge temp sensor that controls the damper is located on the lower left hand side wall of the fridge compartment.
(I tried to upload a picture but I just get “The image exceeds 2MB” message)
There are no screws or anything holding it in place so I’m at a bit of a loss as to how it should be removed, I’ve gently tried to pry / pull it out with a screwdriver / pliers but I don’t want to break anything in the process.Regards, Soulman.
Good morning. (I’m back) :rolleyes:
Update on the non cooling fridge section.
I first found that the damper / flap was not opening.
I ran the machine with the rear cover assembly removed and damper suspended from it’s wires and on the first occasion it stayed closed. (Cold air was being blown into the fridge)
On the second occasion upon start up it opened but stayed open even though the fridge temperature had gone down to -8
I hoped that this possibly pointed to a faulty damper unit.
With fingers crossed I ordered a new unit but unfortunately upon start up with rear cover etc back in situ it remains closed.
So after a little homework it seems that the damper may be controlled by a thermistor that is plugged into the main board and that it may be this that is the root of the problem.
Would any of the good folk on here be kind enough to point me in the direction of this thermistor part ?.
Regards, Soulman.Hi Dave and thanks.
Which wires on this particular motor would I test the resistance across ?
As I’m sure you’ll know, there are Two Blacks (Going to the motor) and Two Whites (Going into the casing).
Regards, Soulman.
Thanks Dave.
I sort of expected that was exactly what you’d say. 🙁
Given the the same circumstances what would be your course of action ?
Your help and advice is much appreciated.
Regards, Soulman.Hi Dave.
I’ve located / removed the damper.
Looking at the part it seemed (To me) that this evidently controls cold air flow into the fridge compartment and thus the temperature.
Not having the relevant equipment with me I wasn’t able to test the motor but decided to run the machine without the damper fitted.
After 30 or so minutes the fridge temperature was down to 4.2 so would you agree Dave that it would seem that this is indeed the problem.
Regards, Soulman.Thanks Dave.
Can I assume that this damper lives behind what looks like a removable panel on the rear wall of the fridge compartment ?.Hi Dave, thanks.
Please excuse my mistake in the original post heading.
The Model number is FF 7190 EX.Ok, I’ve had the fridge / freezer unplugged with doors open for over Two days.
After a couple of hours switched back on (Following the first use instructions) it appears the freezer continues to work perfectly (-20) however the fridge is still not cooling (+18).
Please advise on what I should be looking at next.
Your help and advice is much appreciated.
Regards, Soulman.electrofix wrote:still worth trying a total defrost
Dave
Ok Dave, thanks.
I’ll do that as soon as I get the opportunity and let you know how I get on.
Regards. Soulman.
electrofix wrote:cant find this model
on a lot of later models the are self defrosting freezers this problem can be caused by ice blocked air ducts
try a total defrost, switch off, doors open for 2 days
also you say freezer is ok but have you checked temp as it should be -18 but could be -6 which would be dangerous
Dave
Thanks for the reply.
On your advice I have today checked the freezer (With a digital food grade) thermometer and temperature was -21 so seems to be working fine.
Do you have any suggestions on what what should I be looking at / checking next ?
Regards, Souman.
Re: Hotpoint WF860P Drum not turning.
Update.
After having sourced a used WF860 main module and connecting everything back up I found that the problem still persisted. 😕
After already having checked the other possible causes of the problem I thought it must be a fault somewhere in the wiring, I had (Twice) already visually checked all of the wiring connections / plugs on the machine and found them to appear to be ok.
After having installed the used main module and found that this did not cure the problem I thought I’d set about checking the wiring in more detail, with multimeter in hand I removed the bottom rear cover on the machine and was greeted by the sight of one of the Brown wires that belongs on the multi plug for the motor hanging loose. 😮
I had checked that plug and its connections at least twice in the previous few days and found all of the connections to be secure, the only thing I can think of is that the copper wire was broken inside the outer insulation and that the insulation was holding it in place in the multi plug.
I managed to remove the offending connector from the multi plug, remove the remnants of the old wire from it, solder the wire back onto the connector (Previoulsy crimped) and insert it back into the plug.
I then ran the machine and I’m very happy to report that it was back to normal operation. 😀
Thank you to those of you who have attempted to help me in spite of my best efforts to confuse you. 😳 😳 😳
Regards, Soulman.
Re: Hotpoint WF860P Drum not turning.
Thank you kalibart.
To iadom and Martin, please accept my apologies, no wonder you were confused, I’ve just read my original post and have mistakenly said pump instead of motor when talking about replacement.
Believe it or not I’ve even done the same thing in a subsequent posting.
(Clown !!!)Regards, (And apologies) Soulman.
Re: Hotpoint WF860P Drum not turning.
The pump and the motor were mentioned in the original post as a description of what the machine was doing.
Motor not turning and timer counting down to 1 minute / cycle not completing after Two previous washes without any problem, so heater element, pressure switch operation, pump removed and cleaned just for good measure.
I described the machine heating the water ok and the pump emptying the water ok during a subsequent trail 30 degree / 30 minute wash (With empty drum) but the drum still not turning at all throughout this time whilst “Wash” is displayed and timer counts down to 1 minute with drain pump running continously and the only way to bring this to an end was by manually cancelling.
As a trail I have today since swapped the pump for an old one that was removed because it would not spin.
(Pump suspected as failing / pulling excessive amps and preventing the spin cycle)When this pump was removed it would work fine for the wash and rinse cycle but as mentioned would not spin.
I tried this motor in the machine to see if it would turn the drum and therefore point to the motor being the problem but the result was the same and this motor also does not turn.
(All machine electrical connections and wiring visually checked and appear ok)I have since asked if in anyones opinion this would point to the main module / controller being the cause of the problem.
Regards, Soulman.
Re: Hotpoint WF860P Drum not turning.
Thank you for the replies.
I have just had the chance to change the motor, replacing the current motor with the old one which was replaced due to refusing to spin. (Wash and rinse cycles were fine)
The result is that the old motor does not turn at all either.
I’ve checked all of the wiring and connections on the machine and all appear to be ok.Given the information that I have already provided would you think that the main module / controller board was at the root of the problem ?.
Your help and advice would be much appreciated.
Regards, Soulman.
