Hoover washing machine stops

[chris harrison]

Hi, we have a Hoover top load machine. Sometimes it will stop during the wash program but the timer dial keeps going.  I turn it off at the dial and open the lid and then go back later to see if it will start. It does but after a fair while sometimes. Today nothing after an hour or more.   It does not do it during any other cycles. Could it be moisture getting from the tub onto some electrical part? Any ideas?

[Whitegoodshelp]

Which wash cycle does it do it on? It's possible some eco cycles may have long static heat sections where the drum stops turning but I wouldn't expect them to be too long. What happens if it stops and you leave the machine on? Does it eventually start up on its own or not?