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Hotpoint Spinning Problem?

Applicance: Hotpoint Aquarius WD440

My hotpoint washing machine has developed a fault where the drum wont spin properly. In the first part of the washing cycle, it tries to spin and only spins partially then stops. This continues until toward the end of the cycle when it appears to spin normally at its last final spins. At first, I thought it may be a belt problem but I cant understand how it hardly can spin the first part of the washing cycle, but appears to spin normally during the last few fast spin cycles. Can you please help?

David Moody
November 2005

Hotpoint Aquarius Household Appliances, Washing Machines Hotpoint Aquarius Washing

It could depend on the loads you are putting in as the machines have a O.O.B (out of balance control) this is to protect the bearings if it detects an uneven load it stops the spin and tumbles to try and spread the weight it will usally try this for 6-10 times then stop you usually find your clothes are still wet... avoid single heavy items such as bath mats and over filling 3/4 of the door glass is a full load
hope this helps

Mart
May 2007

try changing the brushes.

ahuh
November 2005