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Zanussi

Zanussi Zwf1221W Sealed Tub

I have the above washing machine and the drum bearings are going home fast. This model number is subdivided into several product numbers and when I check the usual sources of su...

STStagmanover 13 years ago
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Door Jammed Shut

I can't open the door on my LG washer and have tried all the troubleshooting tips on the LG website etc. Our washing is stuck inside and we really want to open the door asap. Th...

STstanman1over 13 years ago
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What Does This Symbol Mean?

Hi, please help me know what this symbol means. Thank you.

OTOTTover 13 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Wixl 163 Machine Just Stopped

Our machine is a few years old now and apart from its spin, "jumpiness" as referred to in your review, has been totally reliable - up until now. A couple of days ago the machine...

COcolinoover 13 years ago
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AEG

Aeg Error C9 - How To Reset

I ve got an error c9 on my aeg machine. The repairer came, here is what you can try to reset the electronic of the washing machine: press at the same time the two first buttons...

CICigogne66over 13 years ago

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A Good Washing Machine?

Hi, I need to buy a new washing machine. I know Which guides are normally on point and so would like to know what the top rated machine is according to the consumers bible(!). S...

MAMatthewSover 13 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Fls1383W Will Not Spin

Hello, I have read many posts that sound like my problem but none seem to quite fit with my situation. If put on to wash, machine will fill and then make 2 slow rotations. It wi...

DADaveydubover 13 years ago
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Bush A126Q Wont Start

hi all - im new here so be gentle with me -- what i have is a bush A126Q washine machine that has been transported without the bolts in and im not even sure it was working befor...

BEbertybassetover 13 years ago
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Samsung

Should We Buy Samsung Washing Machine?

We all buy Samsung because it is a "good brand" and products seems to last longer regardless the cost. And supposedly if ever something happens to products while still in the wa...

PApapyover 13 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Classixx 6 Not Doing Anything

We have a Bosch Classixx 6 and it has a problem. We can set the dial for the programme, select the spin, and press the start button ----- and nothing. We turn it off from the ma...

SHSharky3745over 13 years ago

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Washing Machine Keeps Sticking On The Wash Cycle

Hi My Bosch Exxcel 1600 washing machine keeps sticking on the wash cycle. The timer will count down to 1 minute but it's still washing and not moving to the rinse cycle. The fir...

KAKaren Hover 13 years ago
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Hoover Nextra won't fill after trip

Hi My Hoover Nextra washer dryer has been working fine for 4 years but now after the trip switch went off, it won't fill with water (the trip switch is back on). All filters are...

AMamg7468over 13 years ago
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Drum Won't Spin With Even A Light Load.

Hi there, A couple of days ago I put a load into my De Dietrich and went out. When I came home the error code F08 was displayed. We tried a couple of times to get it to work but...

TRtraceykunertover 13 years ago
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No Water Pumps Out After Moving To Another House

Washing machine has been moved into new house. Have checked for blanking plates etc and even taken out the pump and put it back in. No water pumps out. But a odd one here when i...

EJej2095over 13 years ago
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Fabric Softener Flushing Out With Main Wash

Hi, not sure if this or repairs was the right forum for this... I have a Aquarius 1000 Deluxe 9537 which seems to be flushing out the conditioner with the main wash, meaning tha...

MAmangochutneyover 13 years ago

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Second Hand Or New?

Hi, I am living on my own in rented accommodation, and am likely to only be here for maybe 3 months or so. It seems like a waste of money to buy a brand new washing machine, as...

JAjacobmover 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Broken Belt Help

Hi, Id be very appreciative of any advice. My Zanussi machine has stopped. The drum appeared to have dropped and did kind of lift back into place but the drum wouldnt turn from...

TATanglewoodover 13 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch W/m Erratic Heating On Different Wash Programmes

I own a Bosch washing machine WAA28160GB/04 and for a while the washer has been either heating the water to boiling point or not warm enough for the wash or just cold. The 40C w...

JIjivebunnyover 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Is This Normal Or Have I Been Mis Sold?

I have a beko washing machine which refused to spin. I looked it up on the Internet and decided the brushes were worn so I ordered new and my husband replaced them. That was abo...

RERedmbristolover 13 years ago
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Bosch

What are Bosch like?

Hi, I have just signed up to this site which looks amazing and has loads of interesting information. Right, i am moving in soon so need to buy a washing machine. My parents have...

YUyusufover 13 years ago

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