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.
10 Answers
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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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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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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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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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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