hi I have just received a second hand indesit machine wd10 model and I was told it works perfectly. Now when you put it on wash mode it starts and washes, but when it nears end of spin mode, it just keeps clicking and dial keeps going round. even when i put it in reset position. The clothes are not rinsed or spinned .I have been told it may be the drumm has been tighten to avoid damage during the tranport and just need to be loosen. Can anyone suggest how?
thanks

mary, October 2008

Disconnect the power before attempting any work. Use of an RCD (plug in power breaker) is recommended.

More likely to be a problem with the pressure switch and/or filter.
Filter generally located behind a panel at the foot of the machine.Some are obvious like little square hatches and some are hidden behind the trim panel at the foot of the machine. Once panel is removed the filter should be visible. Its generally a circular plastic fitting which unscrews in an anticlockwise direction. Some hotpoint, indesit and ariston filters are located in the big black sump hose (the one that leaves the bottom of the outer drum and connects to the pump). Remove the back cover, locate hose, remove the tensioner clip by squeezing the tabs together, remove the hose, take out filter and clean.

Check the pressure switch -the system that determines correct water level in the drum. Its a round item about 3 inches across with several wires connected, it sits under the top cover. Its an air operated switch which tells the machine water has reached the correct level. Disconnect the thin rubber pipe from the switch and blow down through it to clear any blockage. Switch itself may be faulty but its more likely the pipe is blocked.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, October 2008