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VSAsked by vsparkes

How to connect up new washing machine?

Hi there, I hope somone can help. I bought a siemens washing machine heavily discounted in the john lewis clearance on boxing day. Now its arrived, I can't work out how to plumb...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DRAsked by dremario

Holes In The Inner And Outer Drums Of A Washing Machine

Firstly I would like to thank the people who maintain this forum, I find it very informative. My problem in brief: I have a 16 month old, Candy washing machine. I used it the ot...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by dremario
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WEAsked by webbo

Washing Comes Out Smelling

recently purchased indesit, doesnt always clean clothes, sometimes washing comes out smelling, sometimes clothes dry in patches after been through a wash

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by Mak

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...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LOAsked by Lozbeth

Help Washing Machine Drum Won't Spin

Hi my washing machine will not spin whatsoever the drum that it isn't turning round at all ease can anyone help

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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TEAsked by terry681

Wma40S Bearing Help.

my prob is that iv eventually removed the bearings from the outer rear tub which actually fell out disentagrated but will new bearing be okay fitting in this .ill post pic as lo...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by terry681
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SAAsked by saber1880

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....

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ALAsked by Alice123

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...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Alice123
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Hotpoint
HUAsked by hughwatkins

Hotpoint Wd860 Stops On 1 Min Left

Hi, I've got a Hotpoint WD860 washing machine. On all cycles it runs fine, then stops on 1 min for ever. You have to cancel the cycle then rinse & spin. Any ideas what the fault...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ABAsked by abrogard

Not Washing In The Detergent

I'm in Australia with an Electrolux front loader - it's a 7kg 'Eco Valve', model EWF1087. I don't know if they're sold in England, hopefully they are or the same thing with a di...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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WAAsked by washuser

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...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by urgentappliance
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WAAsked by Washerwoe

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...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Washerwoe
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MAAsked by mayalu

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...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
CDAsked by crazy daisey

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...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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REAsked by ReBreatherSteve

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover
UPAsked by upinsmoke

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
VTAsked by Vidar Thorsby

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GEAsked by geoff1946

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by geoff1946
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Zanussi
CHAsked by chill99

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
ACAsked by acarley

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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