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Beko

Beko Wme7227W Washing Machine Will Not Start

Hi I have a Beko wme7227w washing machine. When I first switch it on and put to a programme, the time stays at zero time. The door lock flashes on and then goes off. If I press...

DADaveDover 12 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung Q1044 Hits Maximum Rpm When Plugged In And Never Stops

Hello to all. This has been a bit of a desperation for me, trying to fix this washing machine. First of all, I have been searching for help on other webplaces but so far none ha...

NONoviceguyover 12 years ago
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Washing Machines

Spin Cycle Doesn't Start

HI, Have a Hotpoint WMF740, machine washes fine but when it gets to the spin cycle the machine seems to struggle getting it into spin mode, it tries several times then gives up...

BEBenyamanover 12 years ago
Washing Machines
Zanussi

Zanussi 1217W Not Spinning

Hello all im having a problem with my zanussi 1217w i know its pretty old now but its a great machine. When it was spinning it was getting pretty noisy i think it was maybe the...

CLCliff182over 12 years ago
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Miele

Miele Novotronic Premier 500 Smell And Grey Deposits

Hi All, Please please can someone help me save my washing machine before my better half gets her way and makes a bee line for the washing machine shop with my wallet in hand!!!!...

MAmark1carolinealmost 13 years ago

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On/off Switch Does Not Light Up

Hello Guys This is a Indesit W/Machine W123. Switch on the On/Off button, nothing happens. Remove lead at Motor. Continuity readings are, M8 to M7, M8 to M5, M8 to M3, M8 to M2,...

SASatkeralmost 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Liquid Vs. Powder & Bio Vs Non-Bio - Which Is Better?

Hello all, Firstly, Andy, this is really a great site with some fantastic information - bravo! . Now, the great debate between powders and liquids - a personal annoyance of mine...

JEJetSystemalmost 13 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wma 765S Makes A Right Racket As If It's Vibrating Through The Metal Casing

Hi, I have a beko wma765s machine and I recently changed the drum bearings as they had gone. The drum now spins nice and quiet however when it goes into full spin it makes a rig...

TOTony79almost 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Spins Very Fast For A Few Seconds 3 Times With A Minute Or So Gap In Between, Empties And Then Stops

The machine starts, fills with water then spins very fast for a few seconds 3 times with a minute or so gap in between, empties and then stops. The display says END and the time...

TYtyphoon4665almost 13 years ago
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John Lewis

John Lewis Wm 1405

Hello, My 6 year old JLWM 1405 stops washing in the middle of a programm,most of the time but sometimes works fine. It will spin with an empty drum but won't spin when loaded,on...

SHShakespearealmost 13 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wm52 Should This Happen?

Hi Basically I know my way round the inside of a washing machine but don't know if this is possible but here goes :- Wife used the washer then put in a second load, motor did no...

RCrcpilotalmost 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Leaking Washing Machine

Hi, I've a hot point washing machine that had a damaged paddle - it came off and some clothes got jammed between the drum and the outer casing when pulling the clothes out I thi...

BRbroonsparrowalmost 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Started To Wash Then Power Light Went Out

wife started washing this morning, all ok then as it started took in some water then red power light went out and the washer stopped. I've changed fuse in spur feeding washer an...

DAdave coealmost 13 years ago
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Servis

Help! Servis Machine Fault!

Hello! I have a Servis 1400 8kg AA - the lights are on and it sounds like it's going to start cycle but then doesn't start up?? It seems to start to fill with water and makes a...

JAJamesthomasalmost 13 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch 1400S Keeps Draining Water

Morning all, any help over the following issue will be gratefully received. Fault with Bosch 1400s – Issue machine starts cycle water enters the drum and then spins two or three...

ANAnthony Burleyalmost 13 years ago

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AEG

How To Reset Aeg Error Codes

Having read previous problems and replies around the internet I hope that I have supplied all relevant information - hence the long post, sorry. I have an AEG LAVAMAT 86810 with...

DADarrenNewsgroupalmost 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Ultima Wdd960 Fast Spins During Dry Cycle

I have a WDD960 which spins at 1600rpm for about 5 minutes during the dryer cycle (set to cotton. Woolen and synthetic are fine and don't spin) I don't recall this happening bef...

BEbeakeravalmost 13 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Fj1254W Error / Beeping - Help

Hi there Can we have some help please. We have a Zanussi FJ1254w washing machine which is going a bit crazy the washing machine has been coming up with error leds flashing 1 & 4...

HEhedgevillealmost 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Ultima Wt721 Fault Code F-08

Fault code appeared yesterday when arrived home. Did another wash, all OK until the end. ‘End’ came up in the display briefly then fault code re-appeared. It was only on 800 spi...

CRcr42ycr41galmost 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wdd960 Ultima - No Heat

Hello all, We have the above machine - fault is there is no heat generated during a wash. I've read the article under common problems, and don't think it's relevant in this inst...

RIRichalmost 13 years ago

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