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
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