Hotpoint wf220 Hi i have a hotpoint wf220 the grey seal that is attached to the opening and the drum has turned black . i always dry the rubber after use and have tried to scrub it clean but it just wont budge could you tell me what this is and what is causing it please

For the pump try taking filter back out and putting back again for smell clean out the rubber door seal with soapy water after the door seal is clean clean the despencer draw fully by taking it out. When you washed the seal and draw get washing machine clean for local super market and do a 95oc wash it should smell nice now if not could be drains hope this helps.

Things to do make sure despencer draw is clean and the rubber door seal is clean do a maintenance cycle every year this is the hottest wash cycle with cleaning detergent. also leaving the door open after cycle will help hope this helps

Hi if its very noisy on spin its likly yo be the drum bearings this can be a costly repair

I would enter via the sump hole ....Remove the hose 1st then you may be able to grab it failing this remove heater element and you will see it to remove...Good luck

old belt may be streched replace it and it should be ok first make sure there in no water or oil leaking onto the pulley wheel thankyou

The problem is basically caused by doing too many low temp washes.

The scum you refer to is actually bacteria that is bulding up on the door seal.

To avoid this problem reoccuring, the best thing to do is to have the door seal replaced, and periodically do a high temp wash with powder in, but without clothes..
This is called a maintenance wash, and is recommended by most manufactures
Also, after each wash, clean and dry the door seal, this will help prolong it's life.
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If ther is no filter at the front of washer, then remove lower rear panel of washer.
Locate and remove large black hose fastened to bottom of drum.
Remove and clean filter inside hose, also remove hose onto pump, and check for obstruction here and in the pump.
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sounds as if the drum bearings have gave way was it noisey b4 this

Power off the mains. The filter is located behind the silver plate at the back of the machine at the bottom. Four screws hold it on. Drain out all the water. The filter is inside the big black rubber hose attached between the pump and the main drum. Remove the plastic clip holding it to the pump unit and then the metal cir clip holding it to the main drum. Inside is a white molded cone and a big white ball which floats. You will find a lot of junk here, clean out thoroughly. To refit put white cone back inside just as you found it, at the bottom, fit ball back into the cone. Attach to the bottom to the drum and re-fasten the cir clip. Finally reconnect the gator to the pump unit and tighten the plastic clip. Check out the pump too before reconnecting.

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its a matter of removing the front retaining wire and the inner one which holds it onto the drum, an easy enough job to get off, sometimes a pain to get the inner off and on depending whether it s the screw or clamp type , screw=easy. to get the clamp off use a screwdriver to wiggle the bent wire out of the ratchet grooves. to put back is done with long nose pliers, preferably bent nose ones.