not sure wot i've done but cannot use my machine as it just keeps displaying TEST and won't do any other function. please help.

angie, September 2008

Hold Cancel until it flashes.
Then press Cancel and ON at same time until it shows D off.

I've had to use it myself, and it works!

Terri, September 2008

try this
This is caused when the demo mode is accidentally switched on. Instead of using a combination of two keys that need two hands to press, Some Hotpoint washing machines use two buttons next to each other to put the washing machine into demo mode. Even a leg leaning against the start and cancel buttons while reaching over the washing machine can turn on the demo (test) mode. To turn it off and get the washing machine working again, switch the washing machine on, then press and hold the centre line between the start and cancel buttons so that you are pressing them both in simultaneously. After a few moments you should see "d_OFF"

Sometimes this works first time. Sometimes it needs repeated attempts. If you are having trouble, try waiting until it's finished the spin section of the demo and catch it before it starts again.

Steve K, September 2008