Hotpoint WF541G mini load flashing light - please help

[zzipp2006]

Hi there, I have a Hotpoint Wf541G washing machine. I have an issue with the screw off drain /filter plug jammed with coins and hairclips and kept on getting the reduce crease light flashing along with a rapid flashing on/off button. Anyway, got this sorted by removing the assembly of the drain unit and clearing blockage. However when I turned machine on again a new problem occurred.

No I have the mini load flashing with the rapid flashing on/off button as well a the sound of a constant drain. I have done a few searches and common message seems to be pcb.

However, I tried switching the machine off and on at the mains then putting it straight onto a wash. Hey presto it worked. Load washed.

Thing is, as soon as the wash was finished flashing lights again. Mini load and on/off????

I'm totally confused and would appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks

David

 

[rocks1]

Check motor brushes poss worn.

 

[zzipp2006]

Cheers rocks for the swift reply. Would the machine still wash with worn brushes?

 

[rocks1]

Yes if there very worn. Also clean the commutator with a cotton bud

 

[zzipp2006]

I'll have a go at that tomorrow. Excuse my ignorance but is a commutator ? Is it part of the motor?

 

[rocks1]

Yes it's the brass contacts that the brushes run on.

 

[zzipp2006]

Thanks again Rocks.

Much appreciated.