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Can I extend an Aqua Stop hose?

I have just moved into a new home, where the old type cold fill pipe is in situ, and due to the awkward distance, I would like to utilise the old pipe, and join to the modern fi...

SJSJWover 13 years ago
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What temperature does bedding need washing at?

My Panasonic Bedding Program has a maximum temperature of 40C. I wonder if they were drunk when they designed it. Bedding has to be washed at 60C minimum to kill all the nasty s...

SPspacewashover 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wd62 Heating Problems

Hi All Can anybody tell me if the thermistor on my machine could go open circuit , I took the heater element out and tested it , it worked ok , put it back in machine and will n...

MImicky0121over 13 years ago
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Will A Coin Break My Machine?

Without going in to too much boring detail: I have a hotpoint aquarius washing machine. It doesn't have a filter at the back, just a filter within one of the tubes at the back a...

COconfusedover 13 years ago
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LG

Lg F1443Kd Drum Leaning Back

Hi, this is my first post, I hope it's ok to dive right in and ask for help!? I have an LG F1443KD washing machine with what seems to be bad suspension, the drum sits back and a...

GRgreenpeteover 13 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit Wixxe 127 Replacing Pcb

hi all im new hear, just abit of advice really my indesit wixxe 127 decided to stop working? after i did some checks i realized the door lock and the loom thing had burnt? so i...

LAlauraover 13 years ago
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Nextra Hnf 3157 Drum Turns About 10 Degrees Then Stops

I have just spent the last hour stripping down the waste system on my Hoover Nextra HNF 3157 machine machine as it appeared to have ripped a sock to bits a few days ago and was...

FUFullClip Killerover 13 years ago
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Replacement part gone wrong again

Hi, Just a quick question about the parts on a Miele w870, my mother has had this machine since 2002 she has had a few parts fitted under warranty and last year in May spent £30...

ICicuover 13 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Wil 82 Overheated

Hi, my indesit WIL 82 has stopped working. Got home yesterday to find it steaming madly. It had heated the water soon much and for so long that the plastic drawer had deformed....

BOboots_nzover 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wdl 540 G - Soap Drawer Removal

The Hotpoint manual provides guidance and a diagram for removing the detergent dispenser tray, which says to lift up and pull forward.. I've not seen one of this type before, in...

ANAndyCover 13 years ago

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Siemens

Siemens Wd12D520 Stops Drying

Hello My washer dryer stops after ten mins or so into a dying cycle... this happened before under warranty and a helpful chap came and unclogged something inside that was full o...

MRMr-kover 13 years ago
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Only Washes Cold For Every Programme

Hello this is my first post and I hope you can help. My Siemens washer/dryers only washes cold for every programme. The washer dryer still works correctly. I assume since the dr...

SHsheriover 13 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit W113Uk Spider Replacement

Hello all, First post, but I've enjoyed reading the forums for some time. As the title suggests, I have an Indesit W113UK which has just recently developed a fault. A loud clatt...

SQSquelchover 13 years ago
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Miele

Miele Wt2780 Noisier When Rotating Counter Clock Wise

Hello It seems that during washing the WT2780 is noisier when rotating counter clock wise than clocwise. Clockwise is virtually silent, but counterclock wise produces a slight w...

MAmassigover 13 years ago
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Went Bang! Error E03, Now Lcd Flickering?

Hoover Vision HD - VHD 9143 ZD Washing Machine What Happened I put in a big heavy carpet rug that probably shouldnt have gone in, but it fit in so I did. After pulling it out, i...

DADaiLafingover 13 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wml 520 Drum Replacement?

Hi , Not posted here for a while Can anyone give me a bit of advice about the Hotpoint WML520 , made in Italy , Please ?? I bought a 2 yr old machine for £20 , the drum bearings...

DODollytubover 13 years ago
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Aqm8F49U(Fr) Error: F13

My Hotpoint Ariston aqualtis washer dryer has stopped working and I have 3 kids under 5 - help!!! It's a French model but maybe its the same as a uk model? It stopped mid washin...

POPoppyover 13 years ago
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LG

Lg Wd 80264 All Leds Lit Problem

Hello forum, I have a LG WD80264 NP washing machine, who suddenly came up with ALL LEDS being lit, and no option whatsoever (no button works, and no specific error code is on di...

SASA_guyover 13 years ago
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Candy

Candy Go482 Drain Fault - No Blockage!

Hi, I have an intermittent drainage problem with my Candy GO482 2/80 machine which has recently been getting worse to the point where its no longer usable. The machine stops whe...

SAsambo_no_5over 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Started Tripping Circuit When On

Hi there, my Miele WT2670 has started tripping whatever circuit it is on. This happens on the default temperature for the cottons cycle which I think is 60 degrees. If I turn th...

JIJimmyBeeover 13 years ago

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