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ELAsked by elgee

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by JetSystem
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ROAsked by Rosierosebud

Washing Machine Worked For 5 Weeks waiting for parts..

Hi, I purchased a washing machine from currys online on the 5th Nov. It broke down within 2 weeks and an engineer was sent out on the 22 December. The parts were ordered and hot...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
POAsked by popeye

Indesit Iwe81681

Hi wondering if anyone can help with this fault. The machine made a strange noise when it was plugged in,but not in use and now is totally dead. I have changed the fuse in the p...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
RIAsked by Rich_84

Zanussi Bad Bearings?

Hi I hope someone can help me, I have a Zanussi ZWF1210 that's just turned ten & it's developed a metallic scraping/squeaking noise when the drum is turning in either direction,...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Rich_84
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COAsked by Connor

Beko Excellence not draining, suds

Hi there I have a beko excellence there has been a problem with draining and on the last spin the are excessive suds and washing still wet machine still spinning perfectly had p...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Indesit
MEAsked by megstermay

Indesit Push & Wash Button

Hi I have just purchased an Indesit XWC61651W washing machine however, I cannot override the Push & Wash button (this works fine). For example, I want to do a wool wash, so I pu...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
ROAsked by RowanXP

Aeg Lavamat Protex Plus (91453122601) Bottom Piece

The piece at the bottom of my washing machine appears to have become slightly disloged by someone moving it around in the room. It doesnt feel like it just pops out.. how do I g...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by RowanXP
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Hotpoint
RMAsked by rmiddlemass

Hotpoint Wdl540P Drum Will Not Turn At Anytime

Hi There I wonder if you can help me. My washing machine drum will not turn at anytime. I have checked the belt and it is ok. The motor (Nidec 20584.453) is at the bottom and do...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AMAsked by Amanda72

Proactive Washing Machine

Is filling and emptying ok drum won't move, wen I open door it will spin more loosely than usual for a bit then becomes very stiff

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
MOAsked by morris822

Hotpoint Wm63 - Finally Dead After All These Loyal Years?

Hi, just a quick query or rather confirmation I think. I have had this trusty machine now for almost 16 years and whilst it has broken down now and again, it has always been wor...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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BLAsked by Blart

Which washing machines have sealed Drums?

Hi, My gf and I need a new washing machine as our Hoover has decided to take up smoking! We've more or less decided on a bosch, at around the £300 mark. The only hesitation is a...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
SHAsked by shymanuk

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by edhorwood
Washing Machines
Zanussi
M4Asked by M4Real

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by edhorwood
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Candy
TOAsked by torly

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
STAsked by stuartfrain

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover
GPAsked by gp1991

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....

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by andrew11

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
MIAsked by micky0121

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by micky0121
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WEAsked by wedgie74

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-...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by wedgie74
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Hoover
HMAsked by hman

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by hman

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