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LIGHTS FLASHING ON DOOR LOCKED ON WMA35?

CAN YOU HELP WHEN I PUT MY WASHING MACHINE ON HOTPOINT WMA35 THE DOOR LOCKED LIGHT FLASHES AND THE MACHINE WILL NOT WORK? AND IT DOES NOT LOCK THE DOOR. THANKS
DOUG, November 2008
indication of internal fault within machine.
1. 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 pressure pipe or the vessel attached to the other end of the pipe is blocked.

2. Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor -Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace. Power off, remove the back cover and locate the motor. May help if the machine is tilted at an angle or laid on its side. The brushes are at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. The holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips.

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

dannyboy, November 2008
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