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Model: VBXR1060T5WB Brand: Hotpoint Age: More than 10 years
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BeginnerGuy  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:49:27 PM(UTC)
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My washing machine was fine the other day...then I tried to was a small load and the machine went kaput. The machine made it through the wash cycle, but it is unable to drain.

I remember the machine spining for a few seconds...then clicking or humming...then nothing...then it would repeat (20 or so times). When I heard that, I thought it was odd behavior.

I unplugged it and plugged it back in...still can't get it to drain. I thought I smelled something burning too.

I haven't yet taken it apart to see what is the problem.

Any ideas where I should start? or should I just buy new? I think the washer was around $400 when I got it.

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BeginnerGuy  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:27:51 PM(UTC)
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I just tried to get the washer to drain again. With the door open, I turned the dial to spin and held down the door switch. The machine did nothing...but hummed.

Next, I did the same but turned the dial to wash...the machine agitated!

So...I now know the door switch works...and it appears that the motor works.

Side note...I used a bucket to get most of the water out. While doing so, I found a few small pieces of gum and a gum wrapper. Hmmmm.

What do I try next?

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Gene  
#3 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:55:07 PM(UTC)
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Most likely the drain pump got stuck and has to be replaced. You have to remove the front cover to access the drain pump.

- The part number for the drain pump is AP3160348

Here are the break down diagrams for the Hotpoint washer Model VBXR1060T5WB

Gene.
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