Hotpoint Aquarius WF220 Front Load Washer - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

H20 indicates a water supply problem.
Check the water pressure, check for restricted hose/s, check the filters in the inlet valve/s.

If you think your washing machine may be faulty, check the following points before calling a Service Engineer. These checks could prevent a charge being made for the Service man's visit if the machine is found to be in perfect working order.Initially check the filter on your washing machine and clean if necessary, your manual should detail this procedure.
If your machine will not start or complete the programme, check:

• The plug, the socket and the switch, if necessary, with another appliance.
  
• The fuse in the plug.
  
• That the door is closed.
  
• That a programme is accurately selected.
  

If water will not enter, check:

• The hot and cold hoses are correctly connected to the relevant caps and that these are turned on.
  
• That a suitable programme has been selected.
  

If water will not drain, check:

• That the outlet hose is not kinked or raised more than 40° from the floor.
  
• If you wish to remove articles when the water will not pump out, place the end of the drain hose into a bucket on the floor and allow water to drain out by gravity, noting that more than one bucketful may be present. Hook the hose into the sink again and try the spinner before removing the articles - if this fails most of the water can be baled out with a cup.
  
• If the above method fails to remove the water then the pump is probably blocked - do not open the door, but contact your nearest Service Engineer.
  

HI. This will be the result of a failed inlet assembly. Use my procedure to confirm the damage. If the inlet proves to be functional, replace the main control device.

The water inlet valve can be identified by the water hoses connected to it at the back of the washer. Start by turning off the water supply at the valves on the wall. Disconnect both hoses from the back of the washer. Place the hoses into a bucket and turn them on to confirm that you are getting good water pressure and to clear out any debris from the line.

Inspect the filter screens on both the hoses and the inlet valve for debris build up. If you find any debris, clean it out. Use caution to avoid damaging the filter screens because the screens in the valve are not replaceable.

If debris was not present then proceed to the next step of testing the solenoids. Access to the valve may be easiest by opening the top or the back of the washer, depending upon make and model.

There are two wires connected to each solenoid on the water inlet valve. Label the wires and connections so that you can properly reconnect them later. The wires are connected with slip-on connectors. Firmly pull the connectors off of the terminals ( Be sure to not pull the wires). You may need to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the connectors. Inspect the connectors and the terminals for corrosion. If either is corroded they should be cleaned or replaced.

Use a multimeter to test for continuity. Set the multimeter to the ohms setting X1. Touch one probe to each terminal. A reading of infinity indicates a bad solenoid that must be replaced. Different brands and models will have various measurements, but the valve should show some resistance if it is functioning properly. Test the second one in the same way as the first.

• NOTE_ You will need to remove the top cover off of the unit to access the valves for the electronic test.

my hot spot washing machine write f12 and it woud start do you have solution to this problem please

you have to check the water level sensor, included to check the small hose from the drum to the water level sensor. there must be pressure from the water to suppress these sensors, the operation of the washing machine are:
washing process / cycles will start when the water level, which we set is reached. then there is pressure from the water through a hose, pressure water level sensor.

while SPIN is the reverse process of the washing process, water in the drums will be drained through the drain valve. and there is no pressure in the water level sensor so that the spin will start.

try to open the tray detergent, it seems there is still a screw holding the top cover. and you can search for cap of the screw on the top front cover.

For most front-loaders:
Open the top of washer, screws behind, slide away from front couple of inches & lift up. Lubricate the slot which fits over the tub with washing-up fluid, if there is resistance to insert. Starting at the top, press the seal so the flange of the tub enters the slot on the seal. Work your way round the using thumbs to force the slot on the tub flange. When slot is on the flange all way round, fit the spring which holds it on. The spring goes into a slot on the outside of the seal. This is quite difficult and you may need another pair of hands. Fit the outside of the seal to the cabinet - this is easy and fit the plastic clamping ring.
Test for leaks before using. Use rinse to test as the water level is higher.
(There is no glue anywhere, only clamps,etc)
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Most washers have an electric water valve in the back where the water hoses connect to the washer, and there are screens in it that can plug up with rust from your homes' pipes. The supply hoses may also have screens. If that is not the problem, it could be that the electric valve is bad, which is easy to change. First, as a repair man I always look for the simple fixes first, like making sure the water is turned on. Robin

For most front-loaders:
Lubricate the slot which fits over the tub with washing-up fluid. Starting at the top, press the seal so the flange of the tub enters the slot on the seal. Work your way round the using thumbs to force the slot on the tub flange. When slot is on the flange all way round, fit the spring which holds it on. The spring goes into a slot on the outside of the seal. This is quite difficult and you may need another pair of hands. Fit the outside of the seal to the cabinet - this is easy and fit the plastic clamping ring.
Test for leaks before using. Use rinse to test as the water level is higher.
(There is no glue anywhere, only clamps,etc)


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It does, but our loving friends at Hotpoint put the filter UNDER the drum and it can only be got to by drgging the machine out and attaching from the rear. The filter is the size of a large coffee mug, covered in rubber, directly below the cetrre of the drum and held in place by a large jubilee clip. Remove the clip, pull off the rubber boot and inside is a white conical "pot" with a ping pong ball in it. HOWEVER. Before you do this, if you are getting smells, first take 3 DISHWASHER tablets, throw them in an empty washer and put it on the hottest whites cotton program you can. Modern biological powders use bacteria to "eat" stains and when they get trapped in the machine, they can smell. Dishwasher tablets are made to wash and to KILL bacteria. It may help. Its a good thing to do anyway every now and again and it may save you a fruitless job dragging the machine out for no reason.

Hi,
When my washer did that, I found that the shocks that hold the tub were bad...

Check out this tip I wrote about that...

Washer Problems Washer noise when spinning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3663122-washer_problems_washer_noise_when

heatman101

hello f-08 means heater relay

regards
shaun

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You will have to replace the door lock wax motor.

Are you around when the breaker trips? It almost seems as though an electrical connection is getting wet. Especially if it won't let you reset the breaker. Another reason for not letting you reset the breaker could be an overload that tripped but that to me would be within the machine, it shouldn't trip at the panel. You get pull the machine apart and check for these things. Look for and wetness or wire connections being crossed, anything like that. Something at the spin cycle is shorting out and tripping out your breaker. Also is your dryer circuit properly sized (30AMP Breaker with 10/3 wire)?

the motor brushes are probably worn out, unplug washing machine before you check.

Faulty door interlock switch

It is a little difficult job. If you have all tools you can try.

wahing machine must of filled but then stopped on wash wont spin or rinse lights all on any ideas

Seems like a blockage or maybe pump worn out. Fill machine and take grey outlet pipe on rear of machine. Place this pipe as low as possible into a bowl. If water flows free from this pipe then your pipes are not blocked and most likely you will need to change your pump. Before you try this just put machine onto spin and ensure this will work when machine is almost empty