I am having exactly the same problem with mine. I have been told it could be the motor which may need replacing although there is a wire attached that is very loose. Hopefully it is just that as a new motor is around £115!
sam
October 2009
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how can i fix my hotpoint wma63 ultima extra power stream washing machine?
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