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Wd71- Error 15- Check Outlet Pipe

My Hotpoint WD71 is giving error 15 - check outlet pipe, but how do i do this. Its connected to the machine and cannot come off, what do I have to do?

KEkels1about 14 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Widl126S Noisey Drum With Play Front To Back.

Hi this is my first post so be gentle with me lol. My indesit has all of a sudden started to make a sound like a jack hammer when on full spin. After looking a various posts etc...

NEnev93about 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Machine Knocking On Spin

We have just bought a Miele W 1913 and have just done our first wash,i have set it up vertically and horizontal square as well all four adjustable legs seem to be level on the f...

RIRichardWabout 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Hotpoint Door Light Flashes Even With Door Closed

Hello, Recently on our machine when we load a wash and close the door, the locked door button flashes as if to say the door is closed properly and the cycle doesn´t start. We ha...

CRCryff Moonabout 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Bosch

Bosch Washing Machine Not Working

hi,my bosch front loader wont work i close the door.the machine light is on an i press start,it goes to active wont fill with water,then light flashes back to start an keeps on...

PIpinkieabout 14 years ago

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Warm Clothes After Cycle End

Hi can anyone help. The clothes are still warm after completing a wash cycle. The machine has a cold feed only and it is definately cold water going in. Any ideas what else to c...

MRmrsimbobabout 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

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

ARarsenal11about 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Tricity Bendix Aw1201 W - Programme Dial Fault

Hi, I would welcome any comments on this problem I have with a Tricity Bendix Washing machine.The programme dial won't hold, very loose and can be turned easily and doesnt click...

MZmzvxdpdhabout 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Indesit

Indesit 4 Flashes

Hi to all. As a newbie on theis forum I humbly ask for some help with my washing machine. Firstly have had a look in the washing machine fault FAQ's which were most helpful, tho...

PHPhilip 0603about 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Dent In Front Of Machine

Hi My 2 month old Hotpoint has a dent that has appeared on the bottom right hand side of the front panel. About 2" from the door. It's protuding outwards as if something has hit...

KEKeglersuperabout 14 years ago

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Too Much Soap Suds

hi,hope you can help me, in fact its your blog that is keeping me sane through the problem i am having, i purchased a new miele washing machine which would have been excellent b...

TOtopazabout 14 years ago
Washing Machines
Samsung

Too Many Bubbles In Samsung Wf0804W8E Washing Machine

I bought a new washing machine for my wife: Samsung WF0804W8E 1400 rpm 8kg Bubble Wash Technology. Last week it was installed, after the first few tries my wife wasn't happy wit...

POpopieswashingmachineover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko Wm5120 - No Water Intake

Our Beko WM5120 has been fine until the last day or so. Now, when we put it on to wash it don't appear to take any water into the drawer. I've checked the pipes and all appears...

PEpepperover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Siemens

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...

ELelectrician1983over 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wm52 Final Fast Spin Problem

I have an old Hotpoint WM52 which has given up doing the final fast spin on any programme. The motor works and drives the drum normally during the wash cycle, but won't go up to...

SKskipraiderover 14 years ago

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Candy

Candy Go 482 8 Flashes Fault Code

Can anyone tell me what 8 flashes on the 90 min and stain vanish lights refer to on my Candy go 482

HAhagarkarlover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Cleaning Dried On Powder In The Dispenser

What is the best way to clean dried on powder in the dispenser and also inside where the dispenser drawer goes. I have tried everything from white vinegar to soda crystals, scra...

LIliz210over 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing Machine Won't Rinse

Hi there, I'm hoping you can solve my problem. Since last week, the washing machine won't rinse. It needs to manually be advanced to spin to reach the end of the cycle. I also n...

GIGiwover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Struggling To Turn Drum During Wash Cycle

Hi, I have a 20 year old Phillips Whirlpool 997 washer-dryer, fantastic machine. Over the last few months it has been struggling to turn the drum during the wash cycle. Removing...

SZsztoffover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Black Scratch On Inside Of Door

I have a 15 month old Hotpoint WDL520 Aquarius washing machine which works perfectly. But I've just noticed a large scratch on the internal glass of the door. You can feel it -...

SEseriouslyover 14 years ago

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