Hotpoint WD440G Washer Dryer with flashing lights

[SusanHeath]

I have a Hotpoint washer dryer WD440G which finished the wash cycle but stopped at the rinse and spin cycle, will not drain and the following lights started flashing: on/off button (far right of machine), reduce creases button (2nd button down) and time saver button (4th button down). I think I can smell an electrical smell. Can you please help me as my washing is still stuck inside? Kind regards, Susan

 

[rocks1]

filter blocked remove rear panel and remove black cup underneath.

 

[SusanHeath]

Thanks for replying. I believe the flashing lights are like a fault code, is this correct and is that what it means "pump/filter blocked"? What would the electrical smell be? Thanks again, Susan

 

[rocks1]

error code fo5 filter blocked moter trying to empty but wont .clean the filter it will be ok .

 

[SusanHeath]

sorry me again, where is the filter? what does it look like? I've got the back cover off so I'm guessing it's somewhere at the bottom?? Thanks, Susan

 

[rocks1]

its a black cup looking thing at the back with a big juilee clip round it .

 

[SusanHeath]

thanks so much for that, I've cleaned the filter out and the machine now drains the water. Unfortunately I've now got a new problem the on/off button is flashing and the 1st button (dryer heat) is flashing, that's another fault isn't it?

 

[rocks1]

did u pull the heater wires of the heater above the sump ,and check the wires are on pcb to the left of sump are connected .

 

[SusanHeath]

will have a look now and let you know the outcome, thanks again.

 

[SusanHeath]

Back again, I was just trying the machine out on a wash cycle ending with a 30 min dry cycle - and I'm glad to report that all systems are ok, woo hoo. I think the flashing lights this time was just the machine having a little spaz lol. Thank you so much again rocks1 for your help and support it has been much appreciated. Kind regards, Susan

 

[rocks1]