Hotpoint aquarius turns off when spinning
My Hotpoint washing machine has been turning off at the end of the cycle, and I have to keep turning it on to finish the cycle, multiple times. Only happens at the last 30 minutes of the cycle.
I notice that whenever the machine is shaken, whether by someone (when it is on but resting) or by the spinning/ rinsing (mid cycle), it goes off with no error code, just off.
I think it's the vibration that loosens something and turns it off. Tried to open the top, but nothing loosen.
Any suggestions to fix this thing, as I want to try to fix it first before spending on a new one.
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Hotpoint Aquarius cuts out during spin; intermittent F09 and flickering display
- The problem
- The Hotpoint Aquarius washing machine was switching off during the last part of the programme, particularly when the machine was shaken or during spin/rinse. It would power off with no initial error code and had to be turned back on several times to complete the cycle. A later update reported occasional F09 and a flickering LED display while running.
- Likely cause
- The strongest supported first check was an intermittent power supply issue, such as the plug or wall socket being affected by vibration, especially if the socket is behind the machine. A further possible cause mentioned in the discussion was a main PCB/EEPROM fault due to the reported F09 and flickering display, but this was not confirmed by repair.
- What fixed it
- Check the plug and wall socket first, particularly if the socket is behind the machine, and try a different socket if possible. Because F09 was later reported and PCB replacement/programming may be required, the advice was not to buy and fit a PCB without specialist support. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
- Checks to try
- Observed that shaking the machine made it switch off
- Occasional F09 error reported
- LED display flickering while running
- Advised to check plug and wall socket
- Advised to try a different wall socket if the existing one is behind the machine
Safety: Do not bypass any electrical safety device. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
Check the plug and wall socket - especially if the socket is behind the machine first. I've known washing machine hoses resting against a wall socket's on off switch start to turn it off during spin. Also there could be a faulty connection in the wall socket. If the wall socket is behind the machine try plugging into a different one.
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Update: It shows the F-09 error sometimes, and the led screen keeps flickering while running.
Would you suggest buying a new PCB or just get a new washing machine?
Error F09 on Hotpoint washing machines usually means "set up error" - "incorrect or faulty Eeprom" which is the main chip. I would not get involved in buying and fitting a PCB. Many of them have to be programmed and you may need software to do it. You could try sending it to a specialist in repairing and reconditioning them like QER but only if you are determined to try and get it fixed.
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