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HWB 49AMBCR/1-80 - Changing Programme all the time..

MOMorty
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I have a Hoover HWB 49AMBCR/1-80 the Wifi model and was happy with it

However now it seems to have a mind of its own.. when I select Fitness via the dial it goes to it and then moves to random other programmes while beeping.. sometimes it stops on Fitness and sometimes it does not..

Any thoughts please??

Cheers

Andy

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Hoover HWB 49AMBCR/1-80 randomly changes wash programme selection

The problem
On a Hoover HWB 49AMBCR/1-80 washing machine, selecting the 'Fitness' wash cycle causes the programme selector to move to other random programmes with beeping. The displayed cycle time changes as well, for example from a 30-minute wash to a 2-hour wash, and the machine then runs the newly selected programme.
Likely cause
An electronic control or programme selection fault was suspected, but the discussion did not confirm a single cause. The accepted technical advice stated that several possible faults could cause this behaviour, including components other than the PCB.
What fixed it
Do not replace the PCB speculatively, as it is expensive, non-returnable once fitted, and there is no guarantee it will cure the fault. Check the instruction manual for any reset or cancel-cycle procedure and try cancelling/resetting the programme correctly. If the fault continues, further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
Checks to try
  • Observed the selector changing to random programmes while beeping
  • Confirmed the machine changes the displayed run time and runs the newly selected programme
  • Turned the machine off and on again, but the fault remained
  • Confirmed the machine has an 'off/stop' position on the dial

Safety: Do not replace control boards purely by guesswork. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.

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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered over 1 year ago

Hello Andy. Sorry I don't understand what you mean when you say fitness? Is that a wash cycle? It would be a very strange name for a wash cycle.

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Morty
Answered over 1 year ago

Hi,yes this is a wash cycle on the machine, so it changes the wash cycles willy nilly..

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered over 1 year ago

Has a very strange name for the wash cycle. Presumably it's for sportswear? Unfortunately it's difficult to diagnose this type of fault. I do have an article about a similar problem on an older Hoover washing machine range which may or may not be of help - Program selector dial keeps clicking round

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Morty
Answered over 1 year ago

Yeah sportswear etc. I am trying to figure out if I changed the PCB would it sort it..

I think there is a single PCB on this model and I can get one and then just figure out how to change it, just how to fit it..

Cheers

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered over 1 year ago

Hi. I would definitely not replace the PCB. They are expensive, and non-returnable once fitted. There's no guarantee it will fix the fault. As my article points out there are several possible causes for it including faults on other components.

When it goes to random other programs what does it do? Does it actually run those programs?

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Morty
Answered over 1 year ago

aha ok, yes it beeps, as it does when you change to a programme, and runs that programme so the time etc all changes so you might put it on a wash for 30 mins and then all of a sudden it is a 2 hour wash!

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered over 1 year ago

When that happens, have you tried resetting the program's or cancelling and trying again? Does it have dots you turn it to for a stop position?

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Morty
Answered over 1 year ago

it just goes back again some times it is via the dial on the front.

Yes it has a stop at the top as in the picture below.

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered over 1 year ago

There could be a fault causing the behaviour, though some Hoover washing machines reset when you turn them to off. Also check the instruction manual for a reset or cancel cycle procedure in case you can cancel/reset and then select the correct cycle. If it persists you may need an engineer. I don't think this behaviour is listed on the Hoover website that describes errors for this model.

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Morty
Answered over 1 year ago

I have turned it off and on again after it does this and it just does it again

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