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AEG

Aeg Oko-Lavamat 88730-W - Ant-Interference Suppressor

Hi everyone, I have an AEG LAVAMAT 88730-W update washing machine, PNC: 914 002 098 01. It stopped working last week and I called our local appliance repair man to have a look a...

STstu-scoabout 13 years ago
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Bosch

How To Reset Bosch Error Code?

Hi I've just fixed an electrical issue in my Bosch Exxel 1600 (loose wire) but I can't seem to get the error code to go away and use the machine again. When I switch on the mach...

BAbalfourroadmanabout 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Brand New Hotpoint Washer Wont Spin Even When Empty

Just hooked up today and i cant get it to spin It fills and and starts the cycle.. You can hear it clicking but if wont spin even when empty and on auto clean Any ideas? Hotpoin...

2G2goodabout 13 years ago
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Not Recognising The Door Is Shut

Hi My washing machine is not recognising that the door is shut it shuts ok but the door lock light still flashes any ideas anyone regards

BObooeyabout 13 years ago
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Beko

Beko 7335W Won't Fill

Hi, I have looked at the link on here about this problem but I still can't resolve the issue and just wanted to seek further advice before either buying spare parts or splashing...

TEteekaymooabout 13 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover Washing Machine Error E16 And E14

hi there, my problem with my 16 month old hoover DYN8144D washer is that, 3 months ago I had the error code 16, of which I replaced the heater element (5min job), but now I've t...

KEkez1happyabout 13 years ago
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Makes A Rattling Sort Of Noise When It's Emptying And Pumping

Hi, I have had a washing machine given to me Hotpoint Aquarius WF250, and it washes and spins great, but makes a rattling sort of noise when it's emptying and pumping, I got fle...

SUsueblueabout 13 years ago
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LG

Lg Washing Machine: Loud Noise On Wash/rinse

Hello there, Having called the repairers out twice already to be told the grinding noise coming from my LG (front loading Direct Drive F1247TD5 washing machine) was 'user-error'...

TITippyWhippetabout 13 years ago
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Metal Filter In Sump Hose (Iwde12)

My washing machine developed a leak. On inspection it looked like the leak was from the sump hose. Took the sump hose out and found a mangled metal filter. I am unable to find w...

SUsumitabout 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Pump Won't Stop Running

The drainage pump will not stop. When starting any cycle the pump starts and pumps the water out before it can go in the drum. It's like it's stuck in pump mode and a cycle at t...

JCJcenaxabout 13 years ago

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Bosch

Faulty Contact Board Bosch Classix6 1200

3 year old machine stopped at spin, three spin lights flashing, I believe this is error sign for faulty contact board. I have already had the contact board replaced before Has a...

JAjarvis003about 13 years ago
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Smelly Washing

hi, i have an idisit washing machine and every time i wash my clothes they smell. Does anyone know why? regards craig

KRkraig1about 13 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Nextra6 Not Draining Properly

The programs I normally use start and finish as per normal but clothes are still soapy and wet. Rinse only settings likewise. Drum is still partly full after spin cycles, which...

PUpumpsumpabout 13 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Oph614-80 - Can You Replace The Bearing?

The machine has become noisy and there is movement in the drum so the bearing has gone. I have stripped the machine down and the plastic tub looks to be in 2 halves but I can't...

PEPezza4uabout 13 years ago
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Water Overfills

Hi folks. Recently, my Samsung washing machine was possibly overloaded by my housemate and filled up with water and displayed an error message. Foolishly, he treated it like a P...

GOgojoabout 13 years ago

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Small Amount Of Play In Drum

Hi, I just fitted a new drain pump in my Bosch Clasixx washer. The drum rotates smoothly and there is no excess noise but there is a small amount of play in the drum. Is this a...

BIBigBunabout 13 years ago
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Clothes Getting Pulls In Them

hi i have a candy washing machine which recently started macking pulls in mainly the beding when i wash it has anyone hade the same problem or any advice please thanks. Dave

IMimthedaddy1about 13 years ago
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Wf860P Drum Doesn't Rotate

Hi. I have a Hotpoint WF860P washing machine. My problem is that the drum doesn't rotate. The washing machine does everything else fine. Starts, locks the door, fills up, heats...

ANandympabout 13 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wma510W Stuck With The Ready & Prewash Buttons Flashing

My washing machine has got stuck mid cycle half full of water, with the ready and prewash buttons flashing, Ive tried turning it off at the wall, holding down the start button,...

RArach52about 13 years ago
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Washed New Bed Set Now Fabric Everywhere

Hi I live in a small rented flat and the washing machine is very old, I've even been told if the washing machine breaks they can't repair it as its that old they don't make part...

CHCheekyluabout 13 years ago

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