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How Much Laundry Should I Put In On A Synthetic Wash Load?

Hello I've just bought a new washer dryer, and it has a max capacity load of 6kg. However, for synthetics it says 2.5kg. I was wondering, I am likely to cause damage to the mach...

RCrcwilkinsonover 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Ultima Wmd962 Not Heating

Hi I have a 2 year old Hotpoint Ultima WMD962 that doesn't heat the water anymore and the wash cycles are taking forever (30 min quick wash took 1.5 hours) I've read through you...

BObonniebucksover 13 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Six 1100 Door Won't Open, At First..

My 12 year old hoover six 1100 door won't open after the wash cycle has finished. It will however, if I unplug it and leave it for a few hours. (I run the dryer as well, don't k...

KEkeeover 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

What's Wrong With Sealed Tubs?

I noticed you dissing AEG's sealed tubs? on another topic. What are they and why are they bad? Do all AEG's have them? As you know AEG has a pretty good rep regardless.

KEkeeover 13 years ago
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AEG

Aeg L75480Wd Or Aeg L75670Fl?

I believe Which magazine says that the AEG L75480WD is one of the best washer dryers they've ever seen? But whilst researching I noticed AEG L75670FL which seems to have a bette...

KEkeeover 13 years ago

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Hotpoint

Removing A Motor From A Hotpoint

Hi, I have a Hotpoint WF440P washing machine which is about 7 years old. It stopped working completely. When start button is clicked, nothing happens at all for a few minutes an...

BAbarbinaboxover 13 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Wfl2462Gb Spinning Slowly Please Help

Hello there, A few months ago my bosch classix 1200 wouldnt spin up to full speed.I replaced the carbon brushes which were worn down to about 1/8inch length.All was well until l...

RIriverrock1over 13 years ago
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Drum Seized Up Won't Turn

Seeking help/ advice -- we have just inherited a Creda excel 1200 washing machine today. Hadnt been used for over a year. Transported on its side. Upon connecting and running -...

ARarsenalbover 13 years ago
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Miele

Miele W906 Water Level Problem On Rinse Program

I have a Miele W906 that has behaved faultlessly for nearly 16 years. It has been plumbed in its current location for 10 years, connected to low pressure (loft tank fed) cold su...

JPjpeteover 13 years ago
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Servis

Servis M9310 Motor 'stuttering'

I have a fairly modern Servis M9310. (yeah, I know, but it was cheap and I needed something quick to replace our old machine). All was fine until about a month ago when it devel...

DAdavehillsover 13 years ago

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Candy

Candy Washer 90' And Stain Vanish Lights Flashing

hello there, i have a candy go 1482 and the washing goes fine until it comes to the spin cycle and then comes up with the 90' and stain vanish lights flashing without spinning,...

DAdavea9988over 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wdl540 No Heat

Hi, Got a Hotpoint WDL540 washer/dryer which i've owned from new (2008) which has been giving me problems. There is now no heat to any of the wash cycles - so I'm guessing that...

BRbraindeadxover 13 years ago
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Washing Machines

What Is The Foam Ring On Interlock Cable For?

Hi, can anybody tell me what the purpose of the foam ring is on the interlock cable and where it should be properly situated. Have just replaced bearing and noticed it 'dangling...

DEdetour066over 13 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Ultima 7 Oph716Df - Won't Start.

Hello.. My Hoover Oph 716 DF has recently stopped working. Basically when the start button is pressed nothing at all happens.. Usually a led lights up when the start button is p...

BRBrucieBonusover 13 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius Wd440 And White Marks On Washing

We have a Hotpoint Aquarius WD440 Washer/Dryer, and for the last few months our washing has had white marks on it. We use a liquid detergent, which is placed in a cap and placed...

RORoyPalmost 14 years ago

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Hotpoint

Front Panel Removal Hotpoint Wmd962

Hi can anyone advise? Trying to get the front panel off but it appears welded on. I've removed the top panel and the front control facea and unscrewed every screw i found(10 in...

JAjamiepscotalmost 14 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Hvl 211 Won't Work After Fuse Tripped

Hi there, Last night a fuse tripped in my fuse cupboard. Reset it, checked everything was working (i.e. fridge, freezer etc), but noticed that the washing machine had stopped in...

BKBkkBoyalmost 14 years ago
Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Hotpoint Washing Machine Aq113D 697E Program Selector Knob Problem

After doing a short 30min wash which had finished I tried to turn the programme selector knob to spin, and although it turns none of the pictures around it light up and I theref...

MAMacarwalmost 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Drum Jammed - Won't Turn

Hi, I have a John Lewis washing machine and the drum is completely stuck (Model number: JLWM1405). I've read on these forums quite a bit, so have looked carefully all around the...

WMwmhelpalmost 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko Wm6167S Has Stopped Working

Hi-Can anyone help? My Beko washing machine has stopped working. When a programme is selected the machine seems to start ok by filling with water.Then NOTHING. No movement on th...

PAPaul Staceyalmost 14 years ago

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