Hotpoint Wma32P Plastic Paddles In Drum Problem

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Hotpoint WMA32P drum paddle/lifter repeatedly coming loose

The problem

One of the plastic paddles inside the drum repeatedly locks into place but comes loose again after one or two washes, sometimes mid-cycle. Replacing the paddle did not cure the issue.

Likely cause

The accepted reply states that on later Hotpoint WMA models the drum paddles, referred to by Hotpoint as lifters, often work loose and can come off altogether. It also notes that washing trainers is reputed to damage drum lifters, but this was not confirmed for this machine.

What fixed it

The accepted advice was to replace the drum lifter. The method described was to insert a small screwdriver into one of the holes, press down gently and slide the lifter out. However, as the original poster had already replaced the part and no confirmed successful repair was posted, the exact remedy for this machine was not confirmed.

Checks to try

• Original paddle locked in place but came loose after one or two washes
• Replacement paddle was fitted but the fault remained
• Accepted reply identified the part name as the drum lifter

Parts or tools mentioned

• drum lifter
• small screwdriver