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Hotpoint

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...

SUSubenabout 12 years ago
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Hoover

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...

JIjimbobfruitbatover 12 years ago
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AEG

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...

STSteveBover 12 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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...

ANAndynewsomeover 12 years ago
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Hoover

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...

PHPhippsey27over 12 years ago

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Hotpoint

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...

HAhay081185almost 13 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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....

NRNRHGLalmost 13 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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...

CAcartusalmost 13 years ago
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Miele

Miele Wt2780 Washer/dryer Rinse Out Fluff - Mandatory

Just discovered this forum (looks good) and am passing on some 'advice' from a Miele engineer He was here to fix (actually, condemn...) a 2.5 yr old Miele fridge/freezer. Not a...

JAjayjabout 13 years ago
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AEG

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...

KEkeeabout 13 years ago

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John Lewis

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...

HYHypersport911over 13 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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...

FIfitzmiloover 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wdd960 Dryer Problem

I have a hotpoint WDD960 washer dryer. The dryer no longer dries. It goes through the motions but the washing comes out cold and wet. I removed the lid and checked what appear t...

JOjohn985over 13 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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...

CHchris101almost 14 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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...

IMimp1971almost 14 years ago

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LG

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...

BAbarryscarboroughabout 14 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Exxcel Washer Dryer - Not Draining

I have a bosch exxcel washer dryer, around 4 years old. It has been getting stuck at the end of the cycle on 1 minute on most cycles, but always works on super quick programme w...

SIsimonpayneabout 14 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

Washer Dryer Won't Fill With Water

I bought a second hand Servis washer dryer (M9824S) from Ebay thinking I could fix the problem of it not wanting to fill (?blocked pressure chamber). Thing is I have googled eve...

MRmrzach2010about 14 years ago
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Tumble Dryers

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...

RARachelHoldingabout 14 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover 1200 Washer Dryer Won't Wash

hi im looking to get some help with my washer dryer its a hoover 1200 the prolem is it fills up with water and makes the usual noises but it wont start washing i have checked th...

ENenglanderover 14 years ago

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