The on/off switch has stopped working - unable to switch machine on - Plug and fuses checked and OK.

Hi Jeffrey.
Remember that the power starts at the consumer unit (fuse box); make sure that a fuse hasn't tripped.
Next, check the plug socket; the best way to confirm that there isn't a fault with the plug socket is to plug another electrical appliance such as the kettle to see if it boils as it should.
If all is ok with the consumer unit and the socket next you now need to confirm the wiring to the plug looks good and there are no kinks or breaks in the wire, and check that the fuse in the plug is ok.
Check the washing machine door Again, often overlooked but it's a simple mistake to make. Check your washing machine door is closed and closed properly. All washing machines have what's known as a door interlock. It is designed to stop the door from being opened when the machine is switched on, and unless the door of your washing machine is fully closed and latched, it won't start.
you can go to this link and read up some more on this matter.

Common Washing Machine Problems Ransom Spares or this one.
power shut down just before the end of the spin cycle and won turn back on...

Hi,it could be the programe board,or could just be the starter switch,just food for thought all the best hope you sort it.

Hi Whalley

Are all fuses ok? kindly check your outlet as your power source and measure the voltage.

Hello there and welcome to fixya
I am sorry to hear that you are having problems i will post some information on some more parts that need to be tested ok?
Washing machine is dead, wont start Obviously the first thing to check is that the socket is supplying power by plugging another appliance in such as a lamp. It is less likely to be the socket but you'd be daft not to check it out before calling an engineer as it does occasionally turn out to be a faulty wall socket. This is only necessary though if there are no led indicator lights lit up on your washer as any light that's on shows that the machine is getting a live and neutral supply from the socket.
The second thing to check is the fuse in the plug. Either put the fuse into something else and check the appliance still works or try another fuse that you know to be OK in the washer. Make sure you use a 13 amp fuse and never by-pass a fuse! If both of those are OK, then the most common cause for a washing machine that wont start is the door interlock, particularly if the mains lights on the washing machine has come on, but nothing works. However, the fault could also be in wiring to the door interlock or even the door catch not activating it properly, or the on off switch or the main control module. With some Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines even an open circuit heater or motor can cause the entire washing machine to stop working except the led lights.
You need to know what you are doing to trace this type of fault so if it isn't the wall socket or the plug you'd be better getting an engineer to trace it. Do not work on a live washing machine. Engineers should use a continuity test meter to trace faults with the washing machine unplugged and never test with a live washing machine.

Check the power outlet, the plug and the cable or with the appropriate tester see if you have mains power where the power cable connects to the machine wiring.

Turn off the water supply to the machine

Take the drain hose off the back of the machine and drop it into a bucket , you will need to do this several times.(Take off any clips that stop it from being laid flat on the floor)

Once all of the water is out of the machine try powering it up again, if it lights up do a spin to get the clothes dry , leaving the outlet hose in the bucket.

If that works then once the machine is dry try turning on the water supply with the machine turned off , if water runs into the machine then you have a faulty fill valve.

If that is ok then check the pressure switch and Air Bell which sits on the back of the main drum you could have a soap ball in the Air Bell which will false out the machine and cause overfilling

If there is no power check the mains supply to the wall outlet then the plug top wiring and any fuse fitted inside the plug top

After that it is down to a man with a test meter

check ALL fuses..check the wire connections at the wiper motor..un plug then plug in .the way to test the motor is to get some speaker wire (stop laughing) go from the battery to motor to by pass the switch .

Check for the fuses inside the machine, replace only with same ratings! Make sure there's no shortcircuit at the speaker output terminals. Have it checked out by your local dealer if you are in doubt.

Pat.

The problem may be one of the internal fuses. Whip the side panels off (with the machine unplugged of course) and check the fuses on the power supply boards.

the internal circuit board has come loose, switch off power take the top off and tighten the connections on the plugs inside