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Bosch
STAsked by Stevethesax

Faster Motor (Bosch Exxcel1200)

Hi Folks, My old Bosch 1400 Exxcel threw a wobbly over the weekend when it decanted its load of water on the floor (probably related to the severe juddering when it spins...curr...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Stevethesax
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Zanussi
AGAsked by AgatheJ

Zanussi Wdj1667W Error 33

Hi all, I have just bought a Zanussi WDJ1667W second hand (washer dryer). When I first tried it yesterday, the washing programs seemed to stop just before the last spinning part...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TYAsked by Tytalus

Mixing different fabrics in same wash cycle

Hiya, This maybe my only post, but it's about a question driving up the wall: Which wash cycles do I use on my washing machine? Basically, it has: Anti-Stain, Cotton and Synthet...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Tytalus
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Beko
DYAsked by dylan_bhafc

Beko Wmi 71641 Not Draining At End Of Cycle

Hello, my first post. I have an issue with the above machine, it fails to drain water at the end of the cycle. I manually drained it using the hose at the front and found a hair...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MIAsked by MichaelM

Brand New Wm74155Ls Refuses To Function

This is part 2 in the saga of the Beko WM74155LS which we had delivered on Friday. So we got it all connected, retaining bolts removed and put a half load in. Dial turned to qui...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Miele
JSAsked by jsp

Miele Washing Machine, Too Much Water Poured Through Drawer

Hi, My Miele W5824 washing machine is saying "Technical fault" and beeping a lot. I had almost run out of washing machine soap, so I put a lot of water into the nearly-empty bot...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MIAsked by MichaelM

Can't do a fast spin on quck wash cycle

I've just had a brand new Beko WM74155LS machine installed. I want to do a quick wash with 1500 rpm spin but it won't let me do this, just with a 1000 rpm spin. Is it possible t...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Bosch
DAAsked by dannojb

Bosch Classixx 7 Won't Drain / Spin

Hi Complete and utter DIY disaster guy here... After the washing machine stopped working mid cycle, then refusing to drain I: - turned it off - drained it through the manual dra...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by dannojb
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Indesit
HUAsked by huffhuff

Indesit Error F13

Hi guys, I have an Indesit WIDXL126 displaying an error F13 (LEDs 1. 2 and 4 plus lock). Looking on t'interweb, I can see that is; Dryer fan does not work or fan jammed, Check d...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
ALAsked by Alrie25

Beko Wmb71442 Whining Noise

Hi folks, this machine is only a few months old and has developed a discomforting noise. When you turn the drum by hand you hear it instantly. I know there's normally a minor no...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
CLAsked by claireizz

Beko Wm5101W Stopped Working

Hi, my Beko washing machine is full of water and has stopped working. No lights are showing. My other half has changed the fuse on the hard wire and has checked the voltage goin...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
RIAsked by Richardx300

Hotpoint "2 Part" Drum Seals

Hi all and many thanks for taking the time to read this.. I just wanted to pick your brains for advice about how to go about changing these.. Have a hotpoint 1600 spin machine w...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Richardx300
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Bosch
YUAsked by YummymummyD

Bosch Exxcel Won't Empty

Bosch Exxcell machine wont empty. Due to be collected tomorrow and needs to be empty. Have tried rear drain hose & front mini hose with no success. Cant budge filter opening at...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
TIAsked by tickdoc

Zanussi Zwg1120M

Hi was wondering if anyone can help me,I've got a zanussi zwg1120m washing machine.It blew a fuse in the plug and when I replaced that it brought up a error code e30 which the m...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MOAsked by Monkfish

Fast Wash Doesn't Complete

Hi, I've just bought a new Hotpoint Experience WMEF742 washing machine. When I use the fast wash 60min setting the wash doesn't finish with a spin and so leaves me with soaking...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Monkfish

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Candy
CHAsked by Chilga23

Candy Washing Machine Gc 1271 D1, Drum Hits The Back Panel Before Final Spin.

Hello, I recently bought a new slim 7kg Candy front - loading washing machine with visual defects (it has scratches on one side). Besides the fact that the machine is very loud,...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Chilga23
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BEAsked by benirving1985

Washing Machine Bearings Keep Failing

I have had my hotpoint wt761 for about 8 years now and replaced the drum bearings for the first time about 3 years ago. From then I have had to replace them each year. I found o...

Latest reply over 12 years ago by benirving1985
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Bosch
[PAsked by [email protected]

Bosch Wfl 2450 Floods On Spin And Drain Cycles

Hi My Bosch WFL 2450 has started filling as soon as it's powered on, even if it's on a drain or spin cycle. Any ideas please? Thanks, Craig

Latest reply over 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
HOAsked by hooverbkk

What do these symbols mean on Hoover Performa 600 Washing Machine?

I inherited this hoover washing machine but don't know what the icons refer to and can't seem to get it to fill with water. It's hooked up to water hose and hose is on. I'm not...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by hooverbkk
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint
PAAsked by paulwdouglas

Hotpoint Ultima Extra Wma64. Drum Not Turning E32 Fault Code

Hi ..My washing machine has given up on me this morning so looking for some guidance please. Hotpoint ultima extra wma64. Been running for over 10 years without any trouble but...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by paulwdouglas

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