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Hotpoint
TRAsked by Traingrader

"door" Fault Code On Hotpoint Wt721

I replaced the door interlock with no change in display . Then found some coins in the pump filter and this seemed to cure problem. Worked for 3 cycles and now "door" is on disp...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
MOAsked by mojo1971

Hoover Select 1500 Not Starting Wash Programme After Previously Not Draining Due To Blockage

Hi. My washing machine wasnt draining properly so after investigation it had 50p stuck in the hose which I have now removed. When I put it all back together and tried to start a...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
PAAsked by PaulM

Bosch Leaks On Rinse / Freshen Up Cycle

Bad times with my Bosch ( I think its a classix, about 5 years old ) Will run the 30 and 40 C wash programs ok but when its on the rinse freshen-up cycle it fills about 4 inches...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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COAsked by Coldshot

Is ok to wash cotton items on the shorter synthetic cycle?

Hi I'm currently renting a property with an LG washing machine. I am keen to know if it is ok to wash cotton items on the synthetic cycle? The cotton wash is over 2 hrs and the...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Coldshot
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MAAsked by markwalls

Swan Washing Machine Belt Came Off

there is no access panel on this machine does anybody know how to refit the drive belt I am clueless

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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MAAsked by malcspring67

Washing machine smells bad and smell transfers to clothes

Hey folks. First time poster here. We have the above machine and have had it for about 18 months 2 years now, but it has had a horrible black deposit on all the internals of the...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by malcspring67
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ROAsked by rosie

Lace Caught In Drum

Hi, I washed a new pair of swim shorts that had a lace in the waistband and now the lace has got caught in the hole of the drum. I have an aeg lavamat l74800. Is there a way of...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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NMAsked by Neil Morris

Iwd7145Uk Interlock Problems

"Can you help I have just fitted a new interlock on my IWD7145uk the problem I have is the part is different size but fits fine BUT the wiring is different the new one has 234 a...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JOAsked by joefordtruckf250

drum spider corroded

New to the forum. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Spider disintigrated on my 12 year old duet, Expect more time than that from an appliance. Are the new Duets any better? If n...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
SEAsked by seanious

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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THAsked by thebearnecessities

Wash Doesn't Start & "door Security" Light Flashing

I have a hoover optima wmh148df-80. The last successful wash was extremely noisy, especially during the spin. Now it won't start a wash at all. The "door security" light just ke...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
SAAsked by Sarahcullen

Beko Wm5101W Will Not Start

My Beko washing machine will not start. Ready light is on but nothing is working. I have tried the reset sequence, 90 degrees, hold down start button, turn on etc but all that h...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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EBAsked by Ebii

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GLAsked by glasgowjohn

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
VAAsked by valuegoods4u

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Candy
DEAsked by DebbieS

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by DebbieS
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Bosch
BUAsked by busybeaver

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
THAsked by thomasg

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KOAsked by kotorov

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MAAsked by matthewclenahan

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

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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