The above machine for some reason has lost its way and is stuck on test mode?? help
Hotpoint Aquarius wont come off test mode
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This relates to models, WF620-630-640-645-720-730-740-745-860. Also some WD models
It is in fact a Demo mode.
There have been at least 3 versions of Demo Mode used on these appliances.
Version 1(Production to- Date code 39 March 2005)
To Activate
1. From the Default screen of a programme, after switching the appliance on press both Start/Cancel and On/Off buttons together until d On appears in display.
2. Press the Start/Cancel button only and tESt appears in the screen (Temp & Spin symbols also appear)
To Deactivate
Press the Start/Cancel button until all the console LED's illuminate.
Press both Start/Cancel and On/Off buttons together until
d OFF appears.
The default screen returns and you can select a new programme.
Note:- The default screen information displayed on these models is that of the programme currently selected by the selector knob.
Version 2 ( during Date Code 39 March 2005- to Date Code 42 June 2005)
To Activate
1. Same method as version 1.
To Deactivate
1. Simply press the Cancel button and the appliance returns to default.
Version 3 (During Date Code 43 June 2005 - to date )
To Activate
1. Press On/Off and Start/Cancel together with the top left option button until d On appears.
To Deactivate
1. Press On/Off and Start/Cancel toghether with top left option button until d OF appears.
A later method that works with the Indesit varients as well.
Switch off at mains, press and hold On/Off & Start/Cancel buttons, switch mains back on, keep holding down buttons until Doff appears in display.
It is in fact a Demo mode.
There have been at least 3 versions of Demo Mode used on these appliances.
Version 1(Production to- Date code 39 March 2005)
To Activate
1. From the Default screen of a programme, after switching the appliance on press both Start/Cancel and On/Off buttons together until d On appears in display.
2. Press the Start/Cancel button only and tESt appears in the screen (Temp & Spin symbols also appear)
To Deactivate
Press the Start/Cancel button until all the console LED's illuminate.
Press both Start/Cancel and On/Off buttons together until
d OFF appears.
The default screen returns and you can select a new programme.
Note:- The default screen information displayed on these models is that of the programme currently selected by the selector knob.
Version 2 ( during Date Code 39 March 2005- to Date Code 42 June 2005)
To Activate
1. Same method as version 1.
To Deactivate
1. Simply press the Cancel button and the appliance returns to default.
Version 3 (During Date Code 43 June 2005 - to date )
To Activate
1. Press On/Off and Start/Cancel together with the top left option button until d On appears.
To Deactivate
1. Press On/Off and Start/Cancel toghether with top left option button until d OF appears.
A later method that works with the Indesit varients as well.
Switch off at mains, press and hold On/Off & Start/Cancel buttons, switch mains back on, keep holding down buttons until Doff appears in display.
Many thanks
Again you come to the rescue
Kind regards
Joe
Again you come to the rescue
Kind regards
Joe
Thanks sooooo much it was driving me mad!!
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