I have the error E30 on our Hotpoint washing machine. The instruction book says e30 = motor error, but checking on the 'net I found it could be something as simple as the brushes, or as baffling as the triacs??
Any thoughts?
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Hotpoint WD71 showing E30 due to loose motor-related connector
- The problem
- Hotpoint WD71 washing machine displayed error E30. The handbook described E30 as a motor error.
- Likely cause
- E30 indicates the motor is not working. The accepted reply said common causes include worn carbon brushes, a blown 7.5 amp fuse on or near the power module, motor faults or the power module itself. In this case, the confirmed cause was a connector on top of the machine that had shaken loose.
- What fixed it
- The loose connector on top of the washing machine was found and secured with a cable tie. This restored operation.
- Checks to try
- Confirmed fault code E30 from the display/manual
- Advice noted that E30 means the motor is not working
- A connector on top of the washing machine was found to have shaken loose
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Cable tie
Safety: Any inspection should be done with the machine unplugged. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer if the fault is not obvious.
2 Answers
Thanks for you comments about my site.
Error 30 (on Hotpoint) just means the motor isn't working. Several things, including the power module, can cause this. The most common cause though is worn carbon brushes. There is also a 7.5 amp fuse on or near the power module, which can blow. This fuse is on the motor circuit to protect the circuitry of the power module. If it blows, then the motor won't work and you will get error 30.
If it has blown, it's likely to be caused by the motor. I had one last week where the armature in the motor had shorted to earth which blew the 7.5 Amp fuse.
To check the brushes, with the machine unplugged! Have a look at my Hotpoint and Creda carbon brushes diagnostics You can also Buy Hotpoint & Creda carbon brushes
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