20 Most Recent Hotpoint Aquarius WD640 Front Load Washer/Dryer - Page 9 Questions & Answers

On Hotpoint models F-07 means "heater relay (possibly) stuck".I suggest to check power supply connections to the heater, wiring and module connections (apparently poor PCB connections are often the cause).Unplug the appliance and take the rear panel off.Check the wiring to the heater.Test the heat erwith a multimeter, should be around 25 ohms.Take the top off the appliance.Check the connections to the pressure switch.Take the thin tube off the pressure switch and blow down the tube as hard and as long as you can, refit the tube.Check the connections to the main control board (located bottom left when viewed from the rear).If all of the above checks out ok, you'll need to replace the main control board and have it programmed.Check these out, see what you find.Hope this helps.

Hiya,
yes, i can help..

Firstly, lets start simple. Have you noticed the door lever/handle has got "floppy"? or loose? or easy to squeeze?
This is the most common reason, what happens is there are 2 bits of spring steel behind the handle, these either break or become weak, to test this theory, close the door, put your finger between the handle and the door and push the handle towards the glass, if this works then you need a new spring/handle.
Please let me know,
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Sussex engineer.

REMEMBER: when checking the resistance ensure that all wiring is disconnected from testing points!

Remove the top cover of the washing machine, you'll see about a foot size aluminum casing of the heater itself. Using a multimeter set on resistance (ohms) check the resistance between two welded pins (heating element) The readings should be roughly fom 0 to 26 ohms. If there's no readings you'll need to replace heating element, othervise check the resistance of thermo-fuse wich is located between those two welded heater pins. one of the wires connects heating element and thermo-fuse directly. The readings should be around 0 ohms, if no reading just replace the thermo-fuse.

Lets end at this point for now, as replacements thermo fuse solves the problem in most cases.

Please update me about your success, If unfortunately it didn't helped, just say and we'll find the solution!

Good luck

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Indesit (Hotpoint/Ariston) 'F05' states 'pump block'.

I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters and many machines will not even go to rinse or spin or release the door lock if there is any water still left inside.
Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

hello, the reason for this because theres a dead short inside washer or the socket may have a loose wire check all the earth wires inside the washer and the sockets get back to me if you still have trouble

regards
shaun

If there is no heat at all then the heater or the temp sensor or the thermal fuses are defective and need replacing.

Also check that the lint filter is clear of debris and lint. Rinse it if necessary in some mild washing up liquid in warm water and dry thoroughly. Check that the air outlet hose is clear if you have one fitted. Check that the condenser is empty of water and the case is free from dust and lint. Vacuum / brush or wash the outside of the collector in washing up liquid and warm water and dry.

Hi,You can download the manual from here.hope this helps, thanks for using fixya.

Hi,you can download the instruction manual from here.Hope this helps, thanks for using fixya.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
Try this!

I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter- so many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters.
Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

Hi Alison from retired Englishman in SW France,

Indesit (Hotpoint, Ariston) 'F05' stands for 'pump block'.

I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters and many machines will not even go to rinse or spin or release the door lock if there is any water still left inside.
Following are my complete and generic guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.

It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

Could possibly be a little knick in the door seal or from the corner of the dispenser (the drawer in known to leak and the best remedy is to adjust the front feet so the unit is tipping back slightly, this allows gravity to help the flow of water in the drawer ). The valves could be leaking on the inner side if the machine, Really depends on whether it is a flood type leak or just a small puddle/drip. Run the machine pulled out, whilst stood on some newspaper, this should help trace the area of origin. Keep an eye out when it drains that your plumbing isn't blocked and so the drained water comes out of the standpipe instead of flowing away. Keep me posted or repost if you need further advice. All the best.

The machine itself may be dirty and this consequently is effecting your wash result. Try running the machine on its hottest cycle empty except for a couple of tablespoons of baby bottle sterilising solution or half a cup of soda crystals, this should purge the drum and hoses. There could be a problem with the heating element, whilst its on the hot wash (after about 20mins) just touch the door glass and check it is heating. I run the maintenance wash in my machine every month and this helps performance and also stops bad smells in the washer. If you are having a specific problem with stains on white loads try good old fashion napisan, a couple of tablespoons along with your usual detergent normally works wonders.let me know if this helps

F01 on a Washer Dryer means you have a motor fault.
I suggest check the motor and associated wiring. You may just have a broken wire.

Hope this helps.