[theclubhouse]

Re: Hotpoint WMA10 will not start

Thanks a million!

I tried the test, initially it went as you described however, pressing the start button made no difference.

I took the PCB out and checked the micro switch under the start button to find that it had lost its “top hat”. Without the press button in place and using a ball point pen it worked fine.

So I stole one of the kids Lego figure lightsabres (vaguely appropriate as I think they may have been playing with the washing machine) and modified the start press mechanism a bit and it appears to now work!

Thanks again.

Cheers

David (a very grateful whitegoods fan)

[theclubhouse]

Re: Hotpoint WMA10 will not start

Jim

Not sure how old the machine is, it was my mothers.

Is it worth me removing the PCB and cleaning the connectors etc? Is there any way I can test to see if it is the PCB, if so then I can replace it.

By the way not sure which neon you mean by the “SPIN” neon; however, the “PROG END” is the only one on.

Any ideas how much and where I can get a PCB?

Cheers

david

[theclubhouse]

Re: Hotpoint WMA10 will not start

Hi Jim

The “PROG END” light is on steady and come on as soon as you select any programme.

Cheers

David

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