Hotpoint Wd440 Broken Door Lock/interlock?
Hey,
I have a hotpoint wd440 and the handle snapped and in order to replace it I forced the door lock. After replacing the handle and trying to start the machine the 'door locked' light was flashing and it didn't lock or start up. After leaving it off for a while and trying to start it again only the 'wash' light illuminated and nothing happened (door didn't lock). Guessing that I may have damaged the interlock by forcing the door I replaced this as well but to no avail. As before the door does not lock, the 'wash' light illuminates and nothing happens. The machine was working fine until I broke the handle (and started messing around with it!). Is there any way for me to fix it now or is it time for a new machine?
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Hotpoint WD440 will not start after handle and interlock disturbance
- The problem
- After the door handle snapped, the door lock was forced to gain access. The handle was then replaced, but the machine would not start. Initially the door locked light flashed and the door did not lock. After being left switched off for a while, only the wash light illuminated and the door still did not lock or start. Replacing the interlock did not change the fault.
- Likely cause
- The strongest diagnosis in the discussion is that the door is still not being recognised as closed, possibly because the door catch mechanism, door catch fitment or door seal is preventing proper activation of the interlock. Exact repair was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to check that the door catch mechanism is fitted properly, ensure the door seal is seated correctly, and try freeing the mechanism with WD-40. No confirmed fix was posted.
- Checks to try
- Observed flashing door locked light with no locking
- Observed wash light only with no start
- Interlock was replaced with no change
- Advised to check door catch fitment
- Advised to check door seal fitment
- Parts or tools mentioned
- door handle
- door interlock
- WD-40
Safety: Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before any inspection. Work involving mains electrics, gas or sealed refrigeration systems should only be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If it's still anything to do with the door maybe the door catch mechanism isn't activating the door interlock for some reason. It sounds like it's still not registering that the door is closed. Try some wd-40 and make sure the door seal is fitted properly and that the door catch is fitted properly.
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