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TUAsked by tumbleweed

Drum Starts, In 3 Seconds Stops, Starts Again, In 3 Seconds Stops....

Hi, INDESIT 1WC6165 FIVE YEARS OLD Today the machine stopped and refused to work, If I select main wash it waits a few seconds then drum starts to revolve and water enters, for...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
NIAsked by nicebrit

Beko stalls at rinse, needs continue

Second washing machine in a week, same problem. Washes Okay, fills up with water Okay, everything works as it should until it gets to rinse, takes forever to start filling, then...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
MGAsked by Mr Grumpy

Candy Grand Evo 1472D2-47 Drain Pump Problems.

Hi, I have a Candy Grand Evo 1472D2-47 Washing machine. It has occasionally thrown up an E03 code but has always cleared after being drained & reset. We have now moved to Canada...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by andy1

Nikkei Nk Lb65E09 Misworking With Pictures And Videos

Hello. My first language is not English, please bear with me. I don't know if I am going to find the problem here but let me tell you that this forum is awesome anyway. There sh...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by andy1
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LG
PJAsked by PJC2014

Lg Wm-16331Fd Drum Alignment

Hi, After resolving the drainage issues with the machine earlier this year, there is now possibly another issue. I say possibly as it doesn't seem to be causing an issue yet but...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
JOAsked by Johnnyboy7411

Bra wire stuck in the Bosch drum

The wire from my wife's bra has got stuck in the drum any ides on how to get it out, I don't fancy stripping out the whole drum to get to it?

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PIAsked by pilotvan

Wmf 720

Hello everybody Got a problem with the above Turn to program C turn on and machine starts to fill for a bout 10-12 seconds then stops Ive checked filter on solenoid valve ive tr...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
CWAsked by CWB

Indesit Di620 Uk

Hi. I have a Indesit DI620 UK built in dishwasher and I could do with the wiring diagram for it. I am just about to replace the door catch and need to put all the wires back in...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
NGAsked by NGT

Samsung Wd8704Rjd Not Draining

Hi, I have a Samsung WD8704RJD Washer/Dryer. It's displaying a 5E code which I've looked up and is the "not draining water" error. I manually drained the water. Ordered and fitt...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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T.Asked by t.ostry

Can I connect hot and cold washer just to cold tap?

Hello, I have LG WD12346RD washing machine and this one has cold and hot feed. I was wondering is it possible to run a machine with hot pipe capped? Most of the washing machines...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by t.ostry

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Hoover
WAAsked by Washing_Mac_Chicken

Hoover Vhd8142-80 Not Starting

Hi, I have a hoover VHD8142-80, it was stoping towards the end of the wash with flashing led lights indicating heater element. This was not replaced and ignored about a year now...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
THAsked by ThecatandI

Beko Wmc62W Leaks From The Door Only During The Wash?

Hi As the title suggests, I was given a Beko WMC62W washing machine on Sunday (second hand), I have used it to complete the last few loads that needed doing over the past few da...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
ALAsked by alexdavies82

Hotpoint Wt741 - Door Error Following Capacitor Replacement

Hello, I recently had the common issue with flashing LEDs. I purchased a replacement capacitor, followed someone's procedure for replacement and sure enough the flashing LED iss...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DEAsked by deet27

Hotpoint Wma62 Door Lock Flashing After Motor Replacement

Hi all I replaced my Washing Machine motor the other day after my wife had commented that it was very hard to turn the drum by hand after a wash. For a few months now the motor...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by edhorwood
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KEAsked by KevinR

Grey Spots On Clothes And Build Up Of Grey Mush In Drum

Bought a Hotpoint WMUD843P last year. We've only ever had Hotpoints. This is our third in 25 years. After a few weeks using the new machine we noticed the odd grey spot on washe...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by JetSystem

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Bosch
BRAsked by brigman

Suspected Faulty Heater On Bosch Maxx Lifestyle (Wae26470Au)

Hi All, I think I have a faulty heating element (or associated relay) on my Bosch Maxx Lifestyle (WAE26470AU). If I disconnect a specific wire on the back of the control panel t...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MAAsked by Macladd

Bosch Build Quality

Howdy folks, great site!! Have been looking for a new machine for a while now (current one is on its last legs) I decided on either a Bosch, Zanussi or AEG. having extensively r...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DAAsked by Dan

Surge Protection

Hi there, I've just bought a new Bosch washing machine and as we've been having thunderstorms lately wondered whether surge protection is needed? Thanks

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
SCAsked by Scout

Lg F1247Td5 Drum Paddle

After hearing a strange noise coming from my washing machine tonight, I found a couple pieces of plastic caught in the drain pump filter. It turns out that one of the drum paddl...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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50Asked by 50k_WashingMachine

Washing Greasy Clothes

Hi all! I am a cook and often times get a significant amount of bacon grease on my clothing. Would washing these greasy clothes in the same load as my casual clothes or even bed...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by 50k_WashingMachine

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