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Can I use quick wash on all laundry as most wash times are too long?

Hi. My elderly parents (with incontinence issues) have just bought a Bosch WAQ283S1GB vario perfect. Problem is the quick wash only seems to run for 15 minutes which seems very...

ELelgeeover 11 years ago
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Candy

Instructions For Candy Activa 60 Inox

I'm lookin for instructions for use of washing machine "Candy Activa 60 Inox". At least an explanation about the washing programmes (i.e. the programm numbers) is needed. Can an...

TOtorlyover 11 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Zwh 6120P - Flashing Red Led / Green Led

Hi there hope you're all well. I've got a ZWH 6120p that's refusing to start washing after packing up halfway through a cycle. . Turn the program dial and press go and I receive...

M4M4Realover 11 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Wmh 139D Washing Machine

Hi. I am currently experiencing a problem with my washing machine. It is a Hoover optimum EmMY 139 D. When I select the programme and the start button the door interlock sign ke...

STstuartfrainalmost 12 years ago
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Ariston

Ariston Aml125 - Lock Icon Flashing (And "9H", Too, If Time Set)

Hello, I looked through the help section about this and didn't find anything that jumped out at me. I have an Ariston AML125 that has the lock icon flashing. If the dryer temper...

EDEddyalmost 12 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover Optima Ophs 612

Hi there, I think that the settings are out of sync, as when i go to select spin, it fills rinses but doesn't spin it also takes about an hour to run through and i cant cancel....

GPgp1991almost 12 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Cold Water Inlet Valve

Can anybody tell me if the hot and cold inlet valves are interchangablle please ?. The problem is I only use the cold fill and that valve has failed me . The hot fill valve has...

MImicky0121almost 12 years ago
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Wdd960 F13 Fault

Hi guys, I have been having the F13 fault that seems to appear on these machines. I followed the link in http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/forums/topic/1136-hotpoint-wdd960-f13-error-...

WEwedgie74almost 12 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wd865

Hi i have a hotpoint wd865 , it goes through the cycle ok but when it comes to dry it heats up ok but the clothes end up coming out wetter than when it started, ive checked the...

SHshymanukalmost 12 years ago
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Leaking Fluff Filter

I have a bosch classics 1400 express washing machine, model number WFO2867GB/17. I had to buy a new fluff filter broke the original one trying to get it out, had something stuck...

CAcatfalmost 12 years ago

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No Manufacturer Carbon Brushes Available, Any Options?

Hi, I have an older top-loading washing machine (Cylinda TP 80) where the drum has stopped turning or gives a few slow turns before stopping. I'm assuming the issue is with the...

ANandrew11almost 12 years ago
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In Trouble, I Broke A Laundry Washer Machine Not Mine

Hello, im living in a apartment temporally and i think i broke the washer machine, i load the machine with a heavy mat and now the machine is hitting hard on one side... what i...

COcolcappalmost 12 years ago
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Amana Washer Repair

Hi, I have a top load Amana washing machine. Yesterday I replaced the drive belt as well as the pump. After installing everything, I ran it to see if it worked and water spewed...

BAbabyeppalmost 12 years ago
Washing Machines
Bosch

Bosch Maxx 5 Front Panel Removal

Hi I have a Bosch Maxx5 / WAA24162GB/11. Its making a knocking when spinning at high speeds (I believe there is something stuck in the plastic drum) & got to the point where I n...

JOjonwalmost 12 years ago
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Ise Ceased Trading

I've just discovered today that ISE have sadly ceased trading.

WHWhitegoodshelpalmost 12 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover Won't Reverse, But Does Spin

Hi, thanks for all these tips & tricks and the forum. I have a question which sounds specfic in the first place, but I guess it could be rather generic. My trusty old Hoover was...

HMhmanalmost 12 years ago
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Maytag

Maytag Atlantis Drain Question

Washing machine is about 14 years old and until now the washer/dryer pair has been faultless. I certainly don't want to "upgrade" to anything with a logic board. Symptoms are ra...

CAcarolina-traderalmost 12 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Oph 716Df Tripping Rcd When Pressure Sensor Connected

Our Hoover oph 716 Df has ddeveloped a fault which trips the electrics as soon as it's plugged in. I have done tests including the heater element which is 27 ohms- normal. The m...

BRbri36475almost 12 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Washing Machine Smells

My hoover washer is 4yrs old and recently I have found my clothes smelling foul after washing and drying. I regullary empty the drain and clean out the soap drawer and put throu...

TItinamay77almost 12 years ago
Washing Machines
Indesit

Indesit Iwc6105 Not Draining - Tried Alot, Please Help :)

Hi there, Reaching out to the forums as I've put alot of work into fixing my washine machine but it is still not working. I don't want to be beaten yet so perhaps someone can he...

SMSmileSimon17almost 12 years ago

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