Washing machine problem

[WendyS]

For the last three washes (on different programmes) my Hotpoint washing machine is getting stuck midway and flashing up and "E" Error sign, with regular beeping. The manual suggests the hose might be kinked but it's not. The spin programmes still work OK. Any idea what might be causing the problem and how we rectify it? Thanks

[qapmoc]

If the manual suggests a blocked pipe then it means the water is not draining out when it should, so - either the outlet pipe is blocked, or the pump has got a sock or something in it stopping it to turn, or the pump motor has burned out, or the pipe from the drum to the pump is blocked with a sock or something.
If you remove the outlet pipe you should be able to blow down it (clean it first) and hear the air come into the drum if the door is open or you could also connect a water pipe to the outlet and see if the water goes back into the machine, it will normally go back through the pump if it is not blocked.

[Kos]

Also worth checking that the filter at the bottom of the machine is not clogged up

[WendyS]

Thanks folks. Will get my husband to check it out. Interesting about the odd sock theory because no matter how many matching socks I throw into the machine I never get an equal number of pairs coming out.