Hotpoint WF541 - pump broken?

[pclaire]

Hi there

My Hotpoint WF541 stopped working on Christmas Day. The error lights were 1,3,4 - in the book this told me a pump error.

So we took the filter out and found 4 coins, took them out, and hey presto - thought the problem was fixed.

Between then and now we have been doing our usual family washing, a couple of loads a day no problem.

However today the problem returned - exactly the same. This time the filter is empty. So.... we unscrewed the pump and found another 2 coins.

Put it all back together but still no luck - error message the same.

There is no sound coming from the pump.

Any help on the next steps would be gratefully received.

Regards

 

[rocks1]

Is the pump wires connected at the back of the pump.

 

[pclaire]

Is the pump wires connected at the back of the pump.

Hi, thanks for the reply rocks. Yes the wires are in ok.

Regards

Claire

 

[rocks1]

Test the pump with a continuity tester at the 2 connections at the rear of the pump. If it bleeps it's ok that means pcb shot. It it don't bleep pumps kaput

 

[pclaire]

OK, so I went along to Maplins to get a continuity tester

Just tried it, and the black wire makes it light up - the red wire doesn't.

Regards

Claire

 

[rocks1]

Put the tester on the two connections on the pump you are testing the coil on the pump. You will see what I mean when u unplug the wires from the pump.

 

[pclaire]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes it lights up - so pcb gone?

What can I do next.

Thank you so much, much appreciated.

 

[rocks1]

go for a recon pcb from emw 45 quid plug and play ,google them there in nottingham

 

[pclaire]

OK, cheers thank you.

Regards