Hotpoint Aquarius WD640 Front Load Washer/Dryer - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

It is a tricky job but the heater thermostat switch has tripped as it senses something burning. Probably a little bit of fluff on the heater element inside the heater unit.. There are 2 switches on top of this heater unit. One where the 2 blue wires goon the top left of the 3rd picture and the other which has a tall black wire connector on shown in the middle of the 3rd picture. Remove that connector and undo the holding screw . You can then reset the switch. The switch is a small circular switch hidden beneather the connector on the photos. This thermostat switch has a yellow. red dot ontop of it. If you use a small pin or needle and press into that dot you will hear it tick back into place. you have reset the switch now. You will probably need to clean the inside of the heater element unit to get rid of the fluff particles or it will keep switching off. To take this apart you will need a set of Star screwdrivers. Its a bit tricky but you will be able to undo the star screws and take them all out. I will add some photos to show you the unit apart. You can see the build up of fluff on the photos i have added from my hotpoint WD860 heater unit. This is a tricky job and takes about an hour due to the screw being awkward to take off and put on again but mine hasnt faulted for 2 years since sorting it out. You can buy a new Thermostat switch which is about 10 pounds sterling from Hotpoint or other

See my other reply to your request. It took me less than 2 secs on a search of your listed model to find a manual. One thing it says in the troubleshooting section is that if it fails to start with something showing on the display is to press and hold the start button for at least 3 seconds and the machine should start. See imagebank.indesitcompany.co.uk/brochures_online

Where is your user handbook? If you don't have one go online to the OEM who have most current models available for free download. If not get the model and serial number and search online. Call a local appliance agent for your brand, if they have a repair facility they may have a man who know's?

unscrew back cover top will lift off

turn machine on its side under neath you will see metal clamp undo this and filter or area were large coins will fall and stay will open have cloths ready for some water spillage

yes very concerned it could be a loose weight or bearings failed both need attention asap.

Check the carbon brushes of the motor. And then press the button start for about 5 sec. until all leds lights up.

The clip secures the SUMP HOSE which has the filter in it ,Put an old towel under this and give it a tap with a flat bladed screwdriver this will loosen the White clips that hold on the hose,then you remove filter and clean noting which way it came out , refit

check the door peg is not loose or it is the door lock

check the motor brushes after taking out the plug

is the filter clean

had this problem today...changed the motor brushes all ok

hi pull knob off just check it hasent split on the shaft of knob

Hi there, Sounds tricky you may want to try this page, its really helpful. Good luck. http://www.buyspares.co.uk/diagnosing-a-faulty-washing-machine/advice-centre.pl?article=409

Same happened me - the drier heater circuit has a safety cut-out (160°C, Red Spot) which does not reset, the component must be replaced. It is not a simple DIY task as it is fitted from the INSIDE of the air heater duct.

In my case, there were signs of burnt fluff in the duct. I suspect that fluff was sucked into the duct by the fan, dried out, burned and tripped the safety cut-out.

check the length of the motor brushes. new are about 30mm long. should also clean up the motor with compressed air. Remove the electronic module also do a cleanup in all contacts of connectors. If necessary wash with isopropyl alcohol which can be purchased at a pharmacy. Dry with a hair dryer. Do not forget to make reset to clear the error. (Pressing the start button until all the LEDs light up)

-There is not fuse. But there are thermal fuse (Possibly 3) -Disconnect main power and open back panel cover. You'll see it. -Possibly heater element burn out. Good Luck Mai

Heater Relay fault call Hotpoint

Try a wet dry vacuum cleaner set up for wet use.

Make sure all water is drained first