Hotpoint Aquarius WF540 fault - flashing lights??!!

[LisaR]

Hi all

I have a Hotpoint Aquarius WF540 1400 spin which is almost three years old and seems to have suddenly developed a fault. If it is plugged in it basically randomnly turns on, the wash enhance and rinse hold lights flash slowly, the on/off button flashes quickly and it makes a noise (but does not seem to fill). Any ideas? I have tried having the power off for over 15 mins as the man at Hotpoint said that it might reset itself but that does not work. I also tried to start a normal wash but within the first minute it reverted to doing the above. The man at Hotpoint suggested its probably a programming fault, not sure why it would develop it after three years! Any suggestions/advice as they want to charge a small fortune to come out!

Thanks in anticipation of any advice.

LisaR

 

[rocks1]

what number lights are flashing on the left ie 1 and 2 or 2 and 5 etc

 

[LisaR]

1 and 3

 

[rocks1]

that code means pressure switch not sensing have you tried cleaning the filter and the back of the machine

 

[LisaR]

Nope, hubby is doing so now, thanks for the advice, bear with me a bit and I will let you know!

 

[LisaR]

Ok cleaned back but can't see a filter, sorry if being thick but where is it?!

 

[rocks1]

at the back of mc down bottom is a white panel with 3 screws remove and you will see a black sump with a fat jubilee clip round it remove that is the filter.any rubbish in it ??

 

[LisaR]

Ah we were nearly there but not quite in the right place, looking now, hold on...

Thanks for your help, its really appreciated!

 

[LisaR]

Ok got the filter and cleaned it all out, bit gunky but nothing a
major, reconnected everything and it is still doing it

Any other suggestions?

 

[rocks1]

two things left to try remove top lid and on the left is a round presure switch with a clear tube running to the bottom of mc .is the 3 wires connected to it ?. if the answer is yes , next at the back of mc again were you took the sump from is a eletronic board at the bottom make sure all the connections are a tight fit .if this dont cure it it needs a new board and presure switch.which cost 80 for a board 15 new eprom and pres switch about 20 quid .hotpoint will only charge you 89 to supply and fit parts .that your best bet

 

[LisaR]

Thanks, will try that tomorrow as the light is not so good now, thanks again for your help