Top 20 Hotpoint WF430 Front Load Washer Questions & Answers

the best thing you can do is remove the power lead the take the top panel off and push the drum to the rear and using a small screwdriver remove the lock and replace it from the manufactures website (you can switch off the machine at anytime and restart it by turning it back on and pressing start again depending on the type of machine of course) eric

???? ITS NOT SUPPOSE TO SPIN WHILE WASHING ? DO U MEAN ITS NOT AGITATING? THEN LOOK AT UR PRESSURE SWITCH AND UR CAM DOGS. MOTOR COUPLER OR BELT. NEXT UR CLUTCH BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY BE BAD

You dont... Take of top cover, remove top front panel. Remove front, two screws top front, two screws bottom front, loosen the doorlock and door bellow. Disconnect everything on the drum, (motor, dampers, heater, water pressure switch hose ect. Lift the drum out. Good luck.

You need to remove the control panel and get the switch pushed up . please check this link for tips: control panel

This was answered earlier, please check and remove the control panel to reset the switch

Brusheson motor will be worn. The door lock is in series with the motor so if brushes worn it interrupts the signal telling the board the door is locked. New brushes will likely be all it needs.

I use to hhave to do that my was filter was blocked

you need to call A&E FACTORY SERVICE @ 1-800-862-9226 or go to www.aefactoryservice.com clink here

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

(no promises but it's worth carrying this out anyway!)

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

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.

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 from retired Englishman in SW France,

This sounds very much like the belt is slipping or the motor is malfunctioning.
Belt first.
Belts are not expensive- sorry I do not know how much yours would cost- and are easy to be changed by a competent person:-
REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BACK.
The motor support bolts should be loosened and the old belt removed. Often putting the new belt on is a bit of a struggle, even with the motor 'loose', because it is new and smaller!
Once on it should be tensioned by pulling the motor against the belt firmly- but not over tight- and the motor support bolts tightened.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY FORM OF LEVERAGE BE USED TO TENSION THE BELT. THAT COULD LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE BELT, MOTOR AND BEARINGS- EXPENSIVE!
If it turns out to be the motor, it is false economy to just have the brushes changed although financially very attractive. Experience of others is that the brushes may only last months unless, that is, the motor is totally refurbished at the same time. It depends on how old the motor is and how much wear the commutator has had. New motors are not cheap, though. It's your choice!

Good luck,
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,

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.

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