I have a an Hotpoint WT741G washing machine purchased new in July 2006. Unfortunately last night it started to make a noisey rattling sound then started leaking from the bottom trim. Can you help.

Black powder sounds like brushes are wearing down. If noise is severe, suspect bearings. With door open try wiggling the drum up and down. If it moves inside the tub, replace the bearings. Try new brushes first!

f-05 usually relates to either the pump being blocked or the sump of this particular model being full of coins, color catchers etc.

first keep it simple, ensure outlet hose is not blocked or kinked....but if not follow these steps

• To sort this isolate from mains
• take off back inspection panel.
• tilt machine forward- get sum1 to hold it for u.
• The sump is the black hose attached to drum.
• place a basin under this and loosen jublie clamp using star head screw driver/ 8mm socket,
• pull sump downwards and remove any blockage.
• note the plastic ball is part of the sump assembley.
• refitt the sump again and tighten clamp, pull down firmly on sump to ensure fitted correctly

if there was nothing in the sump it is sumthing jamming the pump, hairgrip, nail, etc.

tilt machine forward as above with a basin ensuring isolated from mains power

• pump is attached to other end of sump hose, right side of machine as you look in the back.
• using flat screwdriver lift plastic tag up and slide pump assembley to the left releasing it from base of machine
• clip of plastic cover from top of pump
• remove wires from pump
• u should now be able to turn pump around so u can see 3 hex head screws
• remove screws taking note of the position of pump
• remove pump and clear blockage
• reverse steps to reassemble

if this does not sort it poss a new pump needed

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It could mean that either the bearings or the spider needs to be replaced. If you try to spin the wash basket by hand, does it turn smooth and quiet or do you hear a rumble sound? If it is noisy, it probally needs a bearing change. To change the bearing, the washer has to be taken completely appart to get access to the bearing. The parts cost are relatively inexpensive, but the labor costs is high due to the time to disassemble and reassemble the washer. If you are handy, and have the tools, you can buy the parts and do it yourself. You have to decide whether it is worth spending the time and money to fix or to purchase a new machine.

Make sure the appliance is perfectly level.
I assume the transit/shipping screws have been removed.
If problem persists, I would advise to ring the Hotpoint help line, and explain the problem to them.
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sounds as if the drum bearings have gave way was it noisey b4 this

Check your lid switch.

My machine is just over 3 years old and although there is no play in the rear drum bearing it is very noisey on spin.
It gets progessively loud the faster the spin speed.

probably a coin, dificult to get out unless you no how to access under the drum, if you use it a few times with a light load it will probably work its way down into sump hose filter.

Bearings faulty or another fault this model suffers from is the concrete balance weight retaining bolts shake loose, if it is the bolts tighten up as soo as possible. Regards Advisor

motor jammed/tacho detached; check motor and module connection