Hotpoint WD420 Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting
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Section 3: Specific Error Messages on the Control Panel
Your machine carries out automatic checks at various stages of the wash cycles - Error messages will be displayed
on the control panel to indicate there is something wrong.
The error message displayed is dependent upon which machine you have:
‘Wash’ indicator light is
flashing on Aquarius
models
OR
‘H20’ flashing in the display on
Aquarius+ models
‘Door Locked’ indicator
light is flashing on Aquarius
models
OR
The display shows ‘door’ on
Aquarius+ models
This indicates that the machine has failed to take in water (see Installation).
Check that:
both of the cold water inlet hoses are connected correctly to the cold water
supply tap, using the ‘Y’ piece connector.
the cold water inlet hoses are not kinked.
the cold water supply tap is turned on... Ensure it is turned fully on.
the water pressure is sufficient (see
Technical Details Chart
).
This indicates that the door is not closed properly.
Close the door firmly and try the machine again.
Error message:
Description
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and Laundry
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Maintenance
Precautions
and Advice
Service
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Something
Wrong -
Troubleshooting
The laundry is not dry
after using the dry
programme.
The load is warm at the end
of the drying cycle.
The machine spins during
the drying cycle.
The Drying Times dial does
not count down (Aquarius
only).
Your machine uses cold water to condense the moisture extracted from the load
Check that:
Both of the cold water inlet hoses are connected to the cold water supply tap,
using the ‘Y’ piece connector.
The inlet hoses are not kinked.
The cold water supply tap is turned on.
Different load types need different heat settings. Some need HIGH heat, some need
LOW heat.
Check that:
HIGH heat option has been selected if you are drying Cottons.
Different load types need different drying times.
Check that:
The Drying time selected was sufficient for the load.
Note: Your machine contains an out of balance spin protection device, if the out
of balance is too great the machine automatically spins at a lower speed. Check
that the load was spun correctly at the and of the wash cycle before the
machine advanced into the drying cycle, then try another rinse and spin and
repeat the drying cycle.
A 20 minute ‘Cool Tumble’ period is included at the end of the drying cycle -
Always allow the machine to complete the full drying cycle to ensure this cool
tumble period occurs.
This is normal and is not a fault - The machine may sometimes spin during the
drying cycle to improve drying efficiency.
This is normal and is not a fault - You must always return the Drying Times dial
manually to the ‘Off’ position at the end of each drying cycle.
Section 2: All Aquarius Models - Problems with the Drying cycle?