Hi,When you try to turn on machine-it trips or blows a fuse? I tried various things-disconnecting the heater, pump,motor,door lock-still blows,but get a loud bang & a burning smell? Decided to take a look at control module-took out-severe burn marks on pcb. Replaced module-turned on machine having already put everything back as normal. Display came on,then selected a quick rinse-then 'Bang'?? This time the fuse did not blow-the new control module went?????..I have run out of options-(new machine!!)..Can the heater thermo or water intakes cause it to blow?-these are the only ones I didn't disconnect. I tried checking the wiring loom-appears ok! Any technical suggestions would be highly appreciated.

Baffled Hotpoint user., May 2013

Great news, great news!!...I have already sent out news on the fixing of this machine,but it does not appear on this post??....Anyway, thanks again to MM for his contribution. When the pcb blew I noticed one of the connectors/clusters was burnt. At the point of the burn I traced it (blue wires)back towards the thermo to which I previously mentioned whether it can cause the machine to blow? I replaced the burnt out cluster-carefully cutting/reconnecting the wires. I replaced the module-connected all the connectors back, then ran a test firstly without the thermo off the heater,but connected back the water solenoids-appears ok. I connected back the thermo onto the heater element-appears ok - No bang!! I put everything back included the weight on the drum. Screwed back everything. I returned the outlet hose, pushed back machine in it's rightful place, turned on water supply & machine then selected a rinse program. Filled up nicely, cycled a bit, then selected a spin/drain program-worked a treat. It appears now to be a lot quieter than before. Lets hope I get another 6yrs out of it. Always remember, if you know what you are doing-Be careful,Perseverance is key!

Baffled Hotpoint user., June 2013

Thanks for your reply,I have no testing equipment to hand. I have one(pcb) on order & will take precautions in testing the machine. If it goes again-then a new machine will be on order. If I was more technically savvy then I could've dealt with the testing much better. Its too expensive for a technician. What to do?
Thanks again!

Baffled Hotpoint user., June 2013

what instrument are you using to test the machine?low insulation is the easiest fault to find with a megger,component changing is a very expensive way to test a machine,as you have found out,
you need to test it properly,first remove the plug from the socket,check the cable itself back to the machine,check the capacitor,remove wires of each water valve,take note where they go,test them with megger.thats one clip from the megger to earth the other on each side of the valve in turn,test the motor,remove the plug from motor,check from each terminal to earth,remove all leads from heater,do same as you have done with motor,check door lock ,the megger should be set on 500 volts,be carful with the megger do not touch the crocodile clips when you press the button,,the power goes to door switch,then to the timer then to the control module then to varius components

mm, May 2013