hotpoint aquarius wf 541

[kirky76]

hi,i have a problem with the above mc,on rinse/spin mode it stops at prewash and this light keeps flashing for a while then the on/off light flashs along with the wash enhance light comes on,i have cleaned out the filter and pump is working,is it the pcb or pressure switch maybe.
any suggestions

 

[rocks1]

check presure pipe on the side hasnt come off ,what number light is it 1 2 3 4

 

[kirky76]

hi,pressure pipe seems ok,prewash light is on the horizontal row along the top and it is number 2,wash enhance light is on the vertical row to the left and it is number 1 being the top and five the bottom.stays on prewash for about 5/10 mins and then goes to wash enhance and sticks there with a drum fill with water

 

[rocks1]

thats error code fo8 can you cheack heater may be oc , if thats ok it will be the pcb exchange board about 30 quid .from emw in nottingham

 

[rocks1]

just thought have you check the rinse valve to see if its oc cos that can cause a problem check with a continuity tester

 

[kirky76]

thanks rocks,but could you tell me were these are located,is oc overcooked,it seems mainly to be the top vertical light which is wash enhance that comes on now

 

[rocks1]

oc means open circuit ,heater is found at the rear of machine remove lower panel at rear, heater in front of that at 6 oclock 3 wires attatched and 2 small thin wires in the middle .circuit tester on the heater if it bleeps its ok , valve for water rinse on the top rear of machine where hose pipe comes in remove lid top left ,unplug the 2thin wires on each valve it should bleep if not needs replacing ,if these work pcb had it needs a new one