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Where can I get washing machine Manual?

Hi, I have a bosch wff 1201 washing machine and I'm looking for it's instruction manual in english, but I can't seem to find it anywhere, not even on Bosche's website. can someo...

EBEbiialmost 12 years ago
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I can't "customise" wash settings like I want to

Hi I would be grateful for your help please. Up until now we have always used the pre-set washings cycles on our "Indeset Eco". However, now we need to use a 30 degree wash that...

GLglasgowjohnalmost 12 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wmb81241Lb Reset

I have a beko wmb81241lb needs resetting ,it just fills up and turns around but wont spin etc or finish cycle,any advice much appreciated,it is showing error e08 when I press th...

VAvaluegoods4ualmost 12 years ago
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Candy

Candy Spins On One Cycle But Not Another

The Candy washing machine which is in our apartment in France gives a satisfactory final spin on the short programme but leaves water in the drum on the longer one. Have checked...

DEDebbieSalmost 12 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Classixx - Tripping Fault

I've got a Bosch Classixx machine (possibly 10 years old) that is sparking and tripping the fuse box whenever it is turned on. I have been trying to isolate the faulty component...

BUbusybeaveralmost 12 years ago

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Zanussi

Brand New Zanussi Zwf5140P Possibly Damaged And Not Starting Spin Cycle.

We had a brand new zanussi delivered two days ago. I hooked it up without removing the transport bolts. It went into the spin cycle and began lurching. We turned it off, and now...

THthomasgalmost 12 years ago
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Door Does Not Unlocked Until Machine Unplugged

Hotpoint WT741. Just managed to replace a broken handle. This involved opening a stuck door by pushing the hook from the back of the interlock. Now the machine works normally an...

KOkotorovalmost 12 years ago
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Washing Machine Leakage

Water starts leaking from my IFB washing machine once I switch it ON. Not even a sigle drop of water goes to the drum instead the water leaks somewhere from the machine and the...

SJsjnalmost 12 years ago
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Bosch

My Bosch Washing Machine (Wvd245S3Gb/05) Is Stuck On Child Lock

My Bosch washing machine (WVD245S3GB/05) is stuck on child lock, how do I get it off? I have tried following manuals on the internet but none of them have worked

MAmatthewclenahanalmost 12 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Nextra Hnl7166 Belt

Hi I’ve been having a problem with my washing machine where the belt keeps slipping off after a few washes. I bought this machine from one of those recycle places back last year...

ANandrewtjbalmost 12 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius Wma37 Drum Won't Turn

Hello kind people, My problem with the above machine is that the drum wont turn during a wash/cycle/spin etc. The machine makes all the usual gurgle noises as if all is normal,...

KRkristal17almost 12 years ago
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Beko

Beko Door Seal Is Always Very Dirty Near To Drain Hole

Hello, I am new to this forum but would like to know if any one can make sense of my issue. I have had a beko washing machine for a little over 2 years. During that time, the ma...

ELelderstevealmost 12 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Washinge Machine Fault Causing Leaking

hi my indesit washing machine is leaking, the dispenser to drum hose rests on the corner inner flange and has worn a hole through it, even if I replace the hose it will recur. i...

ANannealmost 12 years ago
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Hoover

Wmh 168 D Hoover Washing Machine ! Problem After Problem !

Hi guys bought a hoover wmh 168 d from appliance universe online. Had problems with it from day one ! Would not stop in one place no matter how i tried to level it, even used th...

JOjonmintalmost 12 years ago
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Gorenje W8424 Whining Noise

Hello! I have a few weeks old Gorenje that started making a rather loud whining noise. It seems to be less loud when the machine is spinning fast. I've filmed a little video: Al...

AKAkushoalmost 12 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch Wfr3268Gb/05 Soap Drawer Melted!

Hi, I have a Bosch WFR3268GB thats suddenly started to "yellow" the soap dispener front facia and the main front facia itself. I first noticed this two weeks ago when a boil was...

SEseaniousalmost 12 years ago
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Bauknecht

Bauknecht Wat 2350 Leaking Water + Noise (From Belt?)

This is my first time here. Thanks for everything in advance. So, I have a fairly old Bauknecht washing machine that is giving problems. I don't have a manual, I actually got th...

ROrockseltaalmost 12 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aqualtis Aq9D692U Loose Green Wire

Hi there I'm hoping someone can help me here. My machine stopped operating and I could not open the door. I unplugged the electric supply, opened the lid to see if I could see a...

RMrmiddlemassabout 12 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Vhd Sensor Dry

My Hoover washing machine is making an awful rumble noise whilst spinning and there is up and down play in the drum. I'm assuming bearings and possibly shaft. I have a 5 year gu...

JAJacksonabout 12 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wme7247S Programs Stuck

I have a problem with a beko7247s. the top 3 programs work ie intensive,cotten & synthetics, all the rest just show a flashing fabric softner icon. any ideas how to clear this???

JAjack1492about 12 years ago

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