I have a Hotpoint Aquarius TDC30 it turns on and starts working fine but after five minutes it stops and the i can push the start button in but it wont hold in itself. After 10 minutes i can push the start button and it goes for another five minutes and then the same thing happens.

Estelle, June 2008

the start relay is at fault, it is overheating & failing to work, then by leaving it 5-10 mins the relay cools down & is ok to start again. there are two types hotpoint use. 1 is a circuit board type the other is a relay type.if you need any spare parts this is a site i recommend.

www.candmdomesticappliances.co.uk

paul, June 2008