20 Most Recent Hotpoint WF430 Front Load Washer - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

(extract from my filter and motor guidance pre-typed notes!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel LHS or RHS (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and held in by a round cover/knob.
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Manual-
You will need to type into your search engine/web browser '(make) washer manual' and you should be presented with a number of sources from which you can either download for free or have to pay a nominal amount. During the process you will be asked for the actual model number!
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Good luck with both!
John C.

Bearings can be changed but can be awkward to do. Expect about 2 hours labour and a bearing kit which costs about 35-40 pounds. Would advise getting a professional to do this

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Sorry but I do not know your particular machine BUT I would suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters. The motor is unable to drain all of the water in the allotted time.
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is normally behind the front lower (kick) panel and held in by a round cover/knob.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!

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. If it doesn't work then the motor is malfunctioning!

Hope the filter is the problem and good luck!
John C

Hi,

You will need to go on-line. Type into your search engine 'hotpoint washer manual' and you should be presented with a number of sources from which you can either download for free or have to pay.
You will obviously be asked for the particular model- WF430- at some point!

Good luck,

John C

If you are a competent DIY person, then it is possible for you to do it,however, it does involve a complete stripdown, and complete removeal of inner and outer drum from cabinet.
There is also the possibility that you may have to replace the drum shaft if it is worn to any extent.
Could prove to be expensive.
If it is more than 5 years old, then I would seriouly consider replacing the washer.

you should change your drain pipe. it may have a fossil of a mouse,some insects, a coin, buttons etc. stuck in it!

All The Best Of Luck!

try to check the pressure is not faulty, unclip the pastic tube and blow into it, should to clicks - that mean's it ok and then check plastic tube has no leaks and make sure it is firmly attached at both ends.

I would suggest that you check and clean the pump filter.
This is to be found by removing the lower panel of washer, then remove the large black hose fastened to bottom of drum.
Remove and clean filter inside hose.
Remove hose onto pump, and check for blockage or obstruction here as well.
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Hi.

It could be loose balance weight, or worn drum bearings.
Remove belt and spin drum by hand from the inside, if you can hear a rumbling noise, or any noise, or it feels stiff to turn then the bearings have failed
If it is under 5 years old, then it should still be under warrenty provided you did not buy it from Comet or Currys.
If it is balance weight, you will be able to feel movement, there is one at top and one at bottom of m/c.

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Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

This repair takes special tools, get an appliance guy to do it.

Truthfully it isnt a good sign. Not sure if yours has a reset fascility or not. If it does, reset it....If not, just use it untill it stops working. Make sure when it is running you take note of what is happening like is the water comming in: is the unit washing correctly: does the drain pump operate correctly:does the spin work correctly.(Rectify when problem area is found.)

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Pl rate me nice for the free help, thnks.

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Pump may be jammed - check for coins/pins in pump filter.

Drain pump clogged or failing.

If your washer is a Hotpoint WF430, then the quick wash programme is L.
This is a 30 minute, 30 degree wash.
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I think you need to clean pump filter, if not at front, then remove lower rear panel of washer, locate and remove large black hose on drum ,remove and clean filter inside, remove hose onto pump and check for obstruction there as well.
the problem is the pump is blocked. What you have to do if your a bit handy is to turn off the power from the plug socket, pull out the machine and take off the back panel, then when you look iside you will see a big black rubber fitting at the base of the mashine attached to a white plastic pump and inturn to your outlet pipe. you have to disconnect the big black one from the top, there is a metal clip which you have to unscrew and it will fall down. inside this is a plastic ball and something which looks like a shuttle crock , take this out and clean everything, lastly put everything back together and put on a quick rinse cycle.
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also try this as follows:---
Clean out lower filter at rear of drum behind white cover plate which sits between the rubber drum outlet and drain pump .and check out.if still the same problem then
remove pressure switch at back of powder drawer and the clear tube along with the larger white tube near lower filter, you will find minor debris in white tube. Clear tube and check if any blockage, blew into pressure switch to check function if its ok. then there may be jammed open circuit and blowing will help, check switch function with multimeter and if it seems less then require a fair blow to get to register closed circuit so adjust screw on front of switch to reduce required pressure, refitt offending switch and check out.mosstly it will solve your problem.
for any required parts you can get it from www.repairclinic.com
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I think you need to clean pump filter, if not at front, then remove lower rear panel of washer, locate and remove large black hose on drum ,remove and clean filter inside, remove hose onto pump and check for obstruction there as well.
Please rate my solution.
Thanks.