Hotpoint FDF784 Dishwasher

[kippyken88]

Help and advice appreciated.

I have the above dishwasher which is giving an error code of A-7, which I believe means the mains water feed is blocked.

When I turn the dishwasher on I hear and feel water going into the machine, 1 or 2 minutes later it shows A-7 and I can feel and hear water being pumped out through the waste

I have taken the mains water feed hose off, checked the small filter and confirmed there are no blockages in the hose.

Can anyone give me any pointers of what to do next or what the problem might be?

Do I need an engineer?

Many thanks in advance.

Kippy

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

According to error codes
A-7: Turbine faulty - electronic module has detected no turbine rotation
*Check turbine
*Check wiring

 

[kippyken88]

Hi PrenticeBoyofDerry,

Thanks for that.

Where did you get that info from?

The user manual gives A-7 as a blocked water filter?


If it is turbine related is that a service call or something easy to investigate / resolve?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Where did you get that info from?

Hotpoint FDF fault codes

The user manual gives A-7 as a blocked water filter?

Have got a link to that manual?

If it is turbine related is that a service call or something easy to investigate / resolve?

I would say a service engineer, is it still in warranty?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If it is blocked filter code, I would do some general maintenance, clean out filters and spray arms.

 

[kippyken88]

Hi PrenticeBoyofDerry,

Here is the manual link, bottom of page 15

http://imagebank.indesitcompany.co....Dishwashers/FDF784_19507664900_UK-USA-AUS.pdf

It's out of warranty so keen to try any simple stuff before calling on an engineer

I have checked the spray arms and had the internal filters out and checked mains filter.

Any thing else I could check?

Thanks agin for your time and help!

 

[rocks1]

It's the matrix that's faulty or turbine as they call it. It's found at the back left bottom of the machine. Remove left side panel. The wheel in there has fallen off so new matrix / turbine needed.

 

[kippyken88]

Hi Rocks1,

Is this what you are talking about?

http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/c00256546-dishwasher-air-break-turbine

How easy isit to fit?

 

[rocks1]

Yes. That's its, very easy to fix just pulls off and undo the nut inside the dishwasher which is about 3 inches round.

 

[kippyken88]

Hi rocks1,

Any tips on how to loosen the nut? Trying to loosen It by hand ain't working. Is there a retainng screw somewhere? Or do I need a special tool?

Thanks again.

Kippy

 

[rocks1]

As long as you loosen it from inside the tub. Try a towel on your hand it will come off no tools needed.

 

[kippyken88]

Sorted, thanks.

Now the jubilee type clip. Is there a simple way to pop it off or is it prised off and replaced.

Many thanks.

Kippy

 

[rocks1]

Pops off.

 

[kippyken88]

Rocks1 and PrenticeBoyofDerry,

I bit late I know but just wanted to say thanks for your help and highlighting the problem. A holiday delayed this thank you message.

I replaced the part and the machine is now working prefectly, cost to me about £20 and some of my time.

Many Thanks

Kippy

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Thanks for the feedback, good to hear it has now been sorted and an inexpensive repair.
Hope you had an enjoyable holiday.