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Spin Problems With Washing In

Hiya. I have had a look around the site and tried a few of the suggestions to fix my washing machine but nothing that i have tried (or understood) have solved my problem as yet....

SAsaber1880over 13 years ago
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Replacing Drum Due To Mould?

Hi, I recently had a repairman check my washing machine due to mouldy smell. After running a water test (which tested fine) and checking the water filter and detergent drawer, h...

MAmayaluover 13 years ago
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Pump Filter Is Stuck

Last weekend our washing machine (a Neff W5420X0GB) stopped mid-cycle, with 3 short error beeps. The 'rinse/hold' and 'wash' lights were flashing so I looked it up in the manual...

GOGoodGuyNinjaover 13 years ago
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Should I go for a 1600 spin speed?

I thought I'd decided, the John lewis jlwm1605, then I found the lgf1681td, similar specifications, 8kg, 1600rpm, and £100 or so cheaper, but reviews mention, apart from unhelpf...

WAWasherwoeover 13 years ago
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Foaming Problem

Hi, I am having trouble with large amounts of foam leaking from the detergent dispenser drawer on my Beko WMA 767 washing machine and was hoping someone here might be able to he...

AFAfxTwnover 13 years ago

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Washing Machine Depth

Hi, I'm trying to find a list of washing machines by depth. My kitchen space can take a standard width (600) and height (850) but when it comes to depth it can only take 570. Th...

REReBreatherSteveover 13 years ago
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Washer Wont Spin Dressing Gown

I purchased a Miele Washer Dryer WT2780 about a month ago. It has been working fine but after a cotton wash programme, we removed all the laundry except one dressing gown. We th...

GEgeoff1946over 13 years ago
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Miele

Miele Novotronic W 820 "rinse" Light Blinks

Greetings from Norway, also I am a dyslectic so please exuse the bad spelling. The Miele Novotronic w 820 will not start. When you try to run a washing program it slowly fils wi...

VIVidar Thorsbyover 13 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Hwb280-80 Bearings

Hi, please can somebody help? Our HWB280-80 washer had worn bearing (the usual thuming noise, loose drum etc) I order a bearing set, and new door seal and set to work. It was a...

UPupinsmokeover 13 years ago
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Buttons Lights Flash And Program Lights 1,2,3 And 4 Are Lit

Hi, I have a hotpoint/indesit BHWD 129 integrated washer dryer which stops a few seconds after starting to pump out. The buttons lights flash and program lights 1,2,3 and 4 are...

MAMakover 13 years ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi Zwf1421 Loose Drum

Good morning, I have looked at the DIY repair help: troubleshooting page but have not found a solution, sorry. I have a zanussi zwf1421 washing machine which has developed a pro...

CHchill99over 13 years ago
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Miele

Miele W5780 No Time Remaining Display

Hi I've just purchased a new Miele W5780 It has great reviews - but I'm disappointed to find it doesn't have a "time remaining" display - despite the Which review saying it has...

SPspiro theocropolisover 13 years ago
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Is The Drain Pump Cover Essential?

Hi,[/size] I have just replaced the drain pump on my washing machine and I'm suddenly unsure if what I've done is completely safe. I have a Samsung washing machine, model WF7602...

ALAlice123over 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Washing Machine Wm22 Drum Not Turning

Hi there After +10 years of service with a few new parts on the way the drum has stopped turning. All other functions OK eg fill, drain etc. Bushes are OK, electrical connection...

ACacarleyover 13 years ago
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Washing Machine Doesn't Do Full Speed

Hallo, I have a washing machine with maximum speed of 1400 rpm. But I am afraid that sometimes the speed is automatically reduced to lower limit. I don´t like this, I want the m...

WAwashuserover 13 years ago

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Suspension Plastic Pins

Hi. Hope someone can help me. After fitting new bearings on my hotpoint WMA10 the drum stabiliser pins keep working their way out. I have pushed them back in countless times but...

ADadamskiover 13 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Trips Rcd

Hi, Im after a bit of advice on a Zanussi WDT1085 TurboDry. The machine starts to fill with water, then after about a minute it trips the RCD on the board. If I then click the d...

TGtg75over 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

Black Grease Spots?

Hi I have a Whirpoll AWG 338 washer dryer and all seems to work well, its about 12 years old. Recently, on occasional washes, i am finding black spots on some of the clothes whe...

SPSpoon washerover 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wf541 Door Interlock Broken Twice

Hi, I have a hotpoint WF541 washing machine, and halfway through a cycle the 'door locked' light started flashing, the cycle stopped, and the only way to get the door open was t...

RIRichstantonover 13 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Door Opens Whilst In Full Spin

Hello, i have had my Zanussi ZWF 1431W since December 2005, when the 1 yr manufacture warranty ran out i took out extra insurance via Legal and general, (paid monthly £700 in to...

CRcrazy daiseyover 13 years ago

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