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Zanussi
U9Asked by User 987

Zanussi Won't Spin After Tripping Electrics

On Saturday morning our trusty Zanussi FJ1214/B (914837001) was in mid-wash when the house RCD tripped. There wasn't much else running so we suspect the washer was the cause. My...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
HOAsked by hogmansden

Indesit W161 Flashing 4 Times

Hi I have had a problem with my Indesit W161. At first I had the program selector just going round, with the help of the internet I found that it was a coin in the water pump. I...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
JUAsked by judele152113

Hotpoint Wmf540 Error F10

my hotpoint has started to give a f10 intermitent fault code,anyone know what it means thanks.

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
RIAsked by RichardOwen

Bosch Wff 147S Drum Not Turning

Hi all, The machine works perfectly except the drum doesn't turn. Water goes in, water goes out, the programme timer turns. I've taken the top and back off and I can hear the re...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
JAAsked by jamie.cooke1

Indesit Washing Machine Banging Problem

Hi guys. My indesit washing machine has developed some strange noises etc... Firstly a big bang on saturday. When load had stopped (after making lots of noises) the washing was...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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JOAsked by johnbhoy

Machine keeps throwing the belt off

Recently my machine started throwing belt off....i replaced with new belt no joy

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DJAsked by djdynamite123

Too Much Foam In Machine

Hi all.... my Ariston A1600WD tripped the electric today, was washing a reasonably small pillow and blanket and the machine was full of foam, My daughter said she put some washi...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JHAsked by John Hollands

Clothes With Holes And Damage

I have a Hotpoint Aquarius WMA56 which has occasionally caused holes in clothes, mainly t-shirts or other thin clothes. Recently, however, it's appetite has grown and it is eati...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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IWAsked by iwhite3

What has caused blockage in drain hose pipe?

My 10yr old Zanussi FL1084 recently packed up (wouldnt drain). Fixed the problem which was 2 things (related). The Pump had died, and the pump outlet pipe was very blocked with...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by markroba1

Low Water Pressure

Anyone know of a make and model of an integrated washer dryer that works well with low water pressure? My plumbing system uses a pump and in order for the pump to operate the wa...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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GRAsked by Graham

Installing Washer In Room Below Ground Level

I need to move my washing machine into my garage where the floor is about 3 feet below and 12 feet away from the floor that contains the sink that I need to empty the machine in...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GRAsked by Greenhils

Poor Detergent Results

Has anyone else noticed that Persil and Ariel no longer remove stains the way they used to, even when used at 60 degrees? I have lost count of the number of times I have started...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KOAsked by korky

Racket Eminating From Drum

A racket of noise has developed within the 10yr old Indesit Wil 123s washer whilst on full spin cycle and it's definately not the bearing. The three paddles attached to the drum...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
ECAsked by ecotack

Hotpoint Aquarius Motor Not Turning All Of A Sudden

There has been no prior problems, the washing machine just started flashing lights after several minutes into a cycle. I traced the problem to the motor not turning. The relays...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
GNAsked by Guest Notebook64

Hotpoint Noisy On Spin

Hi All When washing then its ok on synthetic spin boarders on getting noisy on full spin it gets extreamly noisy. no dents in drum - and doesnt sound like anything trapped spinn...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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KAAsked by karatedragon

Cheap Washing Machines?

I wonder what you get for your money on the Beko WMA510S?

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MEAsked by melinda

Black Mould On Door Seal

We had an engineer to fix the dish washer and whilst he was here asked him about the washing machine door seal which is coated with black slime/mold. He said the only choice was...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ENAsked by enamresu

Leaking Washing Machine Plastic Tub

hello, I've got a hairline crack in my washing machines tub and was wondering if it would be possible to use a heat gun of some sort to melt the plastic together. the crack is a...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MMAsked by mike m

Washing machine with a smaller depth?

Sadly my much beloved and much used machine has died and needs replacing.However its in a built in unit and i will need one the same size or smaller to fit in the gap. Anyone an...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BUAsked by buggy

Washing Machine Makes An Awful Smell

My Miele machine makes an awful smell, and it gets worse from maybe a day after using it. The smell takes over the whole house and gets to the back of your throat. I seem to hav...

Latest reply about 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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