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Hotpoint
IAAsked by iamgroucho

Hotpoint Aquarius Wdl520 Dryer Issue

Hi All, I have a Hotpoint ADL520 washer/dryer. Recently the dryer stopped drying properly and now the washing comes out hot and steamy and still very much wet. I have seen a pos...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
SUAsked by Suben

Hotpoint Wdl540 Washer/dryer

Hi there,I was wondering if anyone can help me diagnose a problem that I'm having with my Hotpiont WDL540 washer/dryer, it is instantly tripping the rcd as soon as the door is c...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
BAAsked by Barabbas

Whirlpool Washer Dryer 1000 - Water Remaining Below Rubber

Quite a substantial amount of water is remaining below the rubber as shown in photo. I tried to check if the three holes were blocked - they are not. Filter cleaned. All seems f...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
WIAsked by Willy_B

Lg Washer Dryer F1480Rd - Hot Smell And Cycle Stopping Early?

Hi everyone! - I've an LG Washer Dryer, model F1480RD - Recently it started to stop mid-way through the drying cycle... it simply ends the selected programme before everything i...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Willy_B
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Hoover
JIAsked by jimbobfruitbat

Hoover Washer-Dryer Drum Broken

Our Hoover washer-dryer model 856DG-80 has a serious fault. It has been making a lot of noise, jumping across the room recently. I also noticed that the drum bangs when moved, a...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by jimbobfruitbat

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AEG
STAsked by SteveB

Aeg 12843 Vit Washer/dryer: No Lights/control

Hi I've a 2 and a half year old AEG12843VIT washer dryer which has now stopped working with the following symptons: No lights on control panel No responce from buttons on contro...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by Andynewsome

Washer/dryer Problem

Hi everyone, I'm wondering if you can help me please. I have a Hotpoint WDL520 Aquarius. As of today, the dryer isn't working properly. Clothes are coming out hot and wet, and s...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
PHAsked by Phippsey27

Hoover Wdyn856 Washer Dryer, Dryer Not Working

Hi guys, in need of some help my washer dryer is not drying cloths or even getting warm when on thumble dryer mode, I have replace thermostat, pressure switch, element and the t...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
HAAsked by hay081185

Hotpoint Wdd960 F05 Code Intermittent - Washes On Dryer Cycle?!

Hello, My mashine started acting up ...water left in the machine after a wash cycle but seemed to drain when i used the manual pump out option , showing f05 code these were inte...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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NRAsked by NRHGL

Washer Dryer White (Yet Gritty Feeling) Powder In The Vents

Hi I have a 2 month old Bosch washer-dryer. All seems fine, however, there's a fine white (yet gritty feeling) powder in the vents (dryer air flow?) at the top of the door seal....

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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CAAsked by cartus

Why won't washer dryer do just a drying cycle?

I have had the above washing machine for a couple of years but have never been able to use it as a tumble dryer without a washing programme being run first. How can I just dry s...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
FEAsked by felthamg

Indesit Wd12 Washer Dryer Tripped Electrics

Machine about 5 years old - heard a loud dull thud - took out the trip in consumer unit but 13a fuse in plug top OK !! Smell of electrical overheating .... Machine appears to fi...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
KEAsked by kee

Aeg Not Washing As Well As My Old Washer Dryer.

I read your piece on overloading. I've only had one previous washer dryer (the hoover six express 1300) and I admit I used to wash nearly all my clothes (including woollens) on...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
CUAsked by Curious

Zanussi Wjs1265w Washer Dryer Error Code E10

My Zanussi Washer Dryer works fine on wash cycle, but 5 minutes into any dry cycle, it comes up with error code E10 (which means a problem with the water inflow). How come?? The...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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John Lewis
HYAsked by Hypersport911

John Lewis Jlm1403 Integated Washer Dryer Drum Bearings

Hi, I've been reading your forum which i must say is extremley informative. Whilst looking for a replacement washer/Dryer reading reviews the John Lewis JLM1403 Seamed to have g...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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FIAsked by fitzmilo

Wdd960 Dryer Not Heating And Clothes Cold After Wash

Hi my Hotpoint, WDD960 has started acting up it goes through the cycle ok but does not dry and also after a wash clothes are cold as if water not heating for wash, am thinking e...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CHAsked by chris101

Which Washing Machine And Dryer?

Good Morning, My wife and I are looking for a washing machine and separate or a two in one for our new house. Firstly would you recommend us getting two different units if we ha...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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RAAsked by RachelHolding

Should I buy a washer-dryer or stick with washing machine?

Our current machine (Hotpoint Aquarius) is still going, but I don't think it's got too much life left (we bought it in 2001) and I wanted to do a bit of research before leaping...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by davehills
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IMAsked by imp1971

Washer dryer high and low heat settings?

Does anyone know how to set the dryer to high or low? I can select cupboard dry, iron dry or timed, but don't want to shrink clothes by mistakenly using the hottest setting Than...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by imp1971
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LG
BAAsked by barryscarborough

Can't Use Lg Wd-12331Ad Washer Dryer On Dryer Programme

Help please ? I have just acquired from my daughter (who has just installed a built under washer/dryer in a newly re fitted kitchen) an approximately 1 year old LG WD-12331 AD w...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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