Just to add to your query- I've got a Hotpoint FDW80 that does the same thing when I shut the door, as though there's an electrical fault within the frame. Reading all the websites I think I'm getting rid to be safe. And never buying Hotpoint again!
Smegsake
January 2009
heater fault??
ck
January 2009
I can answer this question...
Hotpoint Aquarius+ earthing as soon as turned on and tripping fuse?
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