My Hotpoint Aquarius is showing an error message A3?

Mines doing that too!! any joy?

nicky
November 2011

I have a hotpoint aquarius AQGMD149 first it was showing error code f5, I removed the front filter and drained the excess water then checked but fond no blocks, I put a wash on and it washed and span my cloths, I put the load on to dry and after drying for 10 mins stopped and showed error code f18 the drum smelt like hot rubber what is my solution to this with out calling out someone??? Any ideas???? please help £175 call out charge is too much

Truth
November 2011