check heating element (rear of drum at the bottom) for open circuit, replace if needed, occasionally the timer will start to click round continuously, indicating the machine has a fault, the machine shuts down waiting for the water to heat up, elements available at most appliance shops but you may need to order specially?
bowl does not spin while washing and will not spin dry.washing was still wet after cycle, even befor...
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BOWL DOES NOT SPIN WHILE WASHING AND WILL NOT SPIN DRY.WASHING WAS STILL WET AFTER CYCLE, EVEN BEFOR THIS PROBLEM. ARISTON AV61 FRONT LOADER