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SOAsked by softlad

Sump Connection

I removed the sump hose (because it was leaking) from my Hoover A0093 washing machine but stupidly forgot to note how the inside bits fitted together. These consist of an inner...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by softlad
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FIAsked by fizzy_welly

Washing Machine Motor Fault

I am assuming all washing machine motors are pretty much the same so I was hoping somebody could advise me. My washing machine tries to spin but cuts out after a second or two....

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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EDAsked by edhorwood

Wiring Diagrams?

Is it possible to obtain wiring diagrams for hotpoint washing machines?

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by markocosic

Dyson Cr01 - Restore Contra-Rotation

Hello, Picked up one of these machines with a damaged tub. Previous lady grossly overloaded it and knocked a balancing weight off the tub. I've repaired this and the machine now...

Latest reply almost 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
STAsked by stevebonner

Zanussi Iz141S Won't Start Cycle

hi all, I've had a few problems of late with my zanussi IZ141s, a few months months back it began stopping mid cycle showing a fault code (possibly e20 but not 100% sure). howev...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
ARAsked by arsenal11

Beko Wash And Ready Lights Flashing

The spin end light is on, and the wash and ready lights are flashing, the machine will not start

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Siemens
ELAsked by electrician1983

Siemens Washine Machine Error Codes

hi guys, this is my first post on this forum although i am drifting over from the electrical forum. i have a siemens WM12E44SGB, this morning it had an error code of F16 (flashi...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
DIAsked by DIY_Novice

Candy Cmd146 Spin Problem

I have a Candy CMD146. Mid-way through the washing programme at the point when It should spin dry, instead of the machine building up the spin speed it spins at max speed. This...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
AVAsked by avalon

Hotpoint Wf860 Main Board Wiring

Hi, I have a HotPoint Ultima WF860. I have fitted a new main board & have two wires coming from the heater & 2 spade connectors on the board. 1 wire is green & blue, the other i...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
JJAsked by jjculver

Dead Hotpoint Wdf 740G

Hi all, first post here. I recently replaced the element on my hotpoint washer dryer (the one for the dryer - at the top). It worked fine for a few times, and then it tripped my...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
RIAsked by richardinalex

Bosch 1400 Express - No Water!

Just moved a working Bosch 1400 Express washing machine from one house to another. It was working fine. Now the machine isn't filling with water. I checked the water connection...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GAAsked by Garry

Bra Wire Caught Inside Washing Machine

I have a nextra washing machine and need to gain access to the drums to remove a bra wire, do i need to remove the heater element and if so how?

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint
AAAsked by Anne A

Hotpoint Aquarius Wf240 Dead

Hi8, I have read through the FAQ and cannot find an answer there or on the Community forum, So far I have checked and tested the fuses,tried other appliances in the plugs and ch...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
T1Asked by t111drs

Hotpoint 9518 Wont Spin

Hello I have a old hotpoint 9518P which won't turn the motor any more. The timer turns and clicks, but the drum motor will not turn, the pump motor does work. I have checked the...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
BUAsked by Burford

Hotpoint Ultima Should Washing Come Out Hot And Steamy?

We had bought this model of washer/dryer last week, installed last Thursday. After each drying cycle, when the door is opened, there is a lot of steam comes from the drum and th...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
BIAsked by billblack

Bosch Classixx Won't Spin

The machine goes through a wash cycle but will not spin. I have tried selecting the spin only function with no clothes loaded but it still does not spin. I checked the motor bru...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
SNAsked by snowathlete

Burst Hose! Lg F1403Yd5 - Please Help!

Hi, I am struggling with my machine. I am disabled and can't really afford to pay an engineer to come. Last week my machine leaked a bit. I took the lid off and ran it and saw t...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
BOAsked by boabject78

Hoover Hnf 7167 No Power

Hi everyone I'm hoping to get some advice on reviving my mothers Hoover Netxra Optima HNF7167 washing machine. It all started when the 3 paddles broke, they were hanging on by t...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
RIAsked by ric66

Samsung B1445 Door Lock Broken

Hey all I have a samsung b1445 washing machine and when i went to open it the other day, i heard something drop inside it. Now the lock simply wont open and it feels like the sp...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
STAsked by stuey

Bosch Exel Leaking

hi my bosch exel is leaking water badly from the back of the machine i have had a look behind the inspection panel its running down the back of the big cast alloy belt drive ive...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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