HVL 211 ISSUES
Hi my HVL 211 washer has rabidly flashing ON-OFF/DOOR LOCKED Led and Extra Rinse Led rapidly flashing. Manual says need technical assistance. Have tried selecting program and it just spins then stops. It did also trip out my electric.
Any advice would be great.
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HVL 211 flashing LEDs and tripping electrics
- The problem
- Hoover HVL 211 washing machine had the ON-OFF/DOOR LOCKED LED and Extra Rinse LED flashing rapidly. It would only spin briefly then stop, and it had also tripped the household electrics.
- Likely cause
- An electrical component fault was considered most likely because the machine tripped the electrics. Suggested possibilities in the discussion were a fault to earth or failure involving the heater, motor, wiring, suppressor/filter, door interlock, or possibly the pump if electrically faulty. The exact cause was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Do not keep retrying the machine after it has tripped the supply. Isolate it from the mains, check for obvious external issues such as leaks, damage to the plug or lead, and drain/filter blockage if water is left inside. As the fault involves tripping the electrics, further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
- Checks to try
- Checked for water leaks underneath, around the door seal, soap drawer and filter area
- Inspected mains plug and lead for damage or overheating
- Tried draining the machine
- Checked pump filter for blockage if water remained inside
Safety: Isolate from the mains before any inspection. Do not keep retrying a machine that has tripped the electrics; mains-related testing and repairs should be left to a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hi, if it has tripped the electrics and now only flashes LEDs and won’t start properly, I’d be thinking less about a simple programme fault and more about an electrical component fault. On many Hoover/Candy-derived machines, a pair of flashing LEDs is just a way of saying “stored fault”, but the exact cause needs narrowing down.
1. Isolate it from the mains first. If it tripped the supply, do not keep retrying it until you’ve checked for obvious signs of trouble.
2. Check for water leaks underneath or around the door seal, soap drawer and filter area. A leak onto wiring or components can trip the electrics and cause odd flashing faults.
3. Inspect the mains plug and lead for damage or signs of overheating. If the plug, socket or cable looks burnt or loose, stop there.
4. Try draining it. If there is water left inside, check the pump filter for blockage (coins, hair grips etc). A blocked pump can cause it to stall and flash faults, although it would not usually trip the electrics on its own unless the pump is failing electrically.
5. Because it “just spins then stops”, the motor, wiring, suppressor/filter, heater or door interlock are all possible suspects. A heater fault to earth is especially common for tripping the electrics once the machine starts a cycle.
6. If it trips again as soon as you power or start it, it really needs proper insulation and component testing with a meter.
Given the tripping issue, I would recommend a qualified appliance engineer rather than more trial and error. Please isolate from the mains before removing any panels or inspecting internal parts, and leave any mains-related repairs to a professional.
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SAFETY FIRST: READ BEFORE ACTING ON THIS GUIDANCE
Never work on a live appliance
Always unplug it at the mains before going near it with any tools.
Never attempt gas work
By law, gas appliances must only be worked on by a Gas Safe registered engineer. If your fault involves gas, stop and call a professional. Do not attempt it yourself.
Watch for sharp edges
Outer panels are smooth, but internal parts have sharp machined edges. Wear protective gloves and arm sleeves.
Water appliances can leak
Turn off the water supply before disconnecting any hoses.
Know your limits
If you are not confident testing or working inside the appliance, stop and call a professional.
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