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Siemens Wxd1260 Steaming From Drawer On Dry Cycle

I have a Siemens WXD1260 washer dryer which I have had 7 years fault free service from, but which has now developed a problem. The washing mode still works perfectly fine, but w...

SPSplodover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

What Are These Program Icons?

Hi there, Has anybody any idea what the icons might be for these settings? It's got me stumped... there's an R, a kind of cloud, a chemical bottle, AA, A 59' etc.... any clues a...

JIjimmynewbsover 14 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wf860 Main Board Wiring

Hi, I have a HotPoint Ultima WF860. I have fitted a new main board & have two wires coming from the heater & 2 spade connectors on the board. 1 wire is green & blue, the other i...

AVavalonover 14 years ago
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Washing Machine Won't Spin With Clothes In

Hi I have an Electrolux washer, however a couple of days ago it seemed to start working fine when empty, however it does not seem to work when we put clothes in it. I put in a J...

SMsmegheadover 14 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius 1100, Dial Won't 'select' Programme

Desperately hoping Andy is around to answer this! He seems to sort everyone out. Our dial seems to be the problem...selecting C or D, there is a noise like the programme is star...

BIBiggusover 14 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit Wg113D Leaking

My first post here, so hope i'm asking for some advice in the correct place - INDESIT WG113D. Has developed a leak at the rear of the drum, looks like it's coming from the tensi...

FRfreedomrunover 14 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover New Wave - Error E1 Paradox?

On a Hoover New Wave 1100 model AC170. Over the last week I have been getting error E1 when trying to carry out a wash. I normally run program 5 (non-fast coloureds). When I ran...

ROrobertsclarkover 14 years ago
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Candy

Sourcing Spare Parts For Candy Cmd146

Hi all, Thanks for letting me join these forums! I am after some help sourcing a part for my washing machine. We recently found out that the reason for our CMD146 Smart Washer D...

FOFoxtrickover 14 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Vhd Sensor Dry Error Code 07

My Hoover Washer/Dryer VH W654 D appears to be working as advertised; however, at the end of each washing cycle, I have the error code E 07. I read that this error code is indic...

RORoxyover 14 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Logixx7 Intergrated Machine - No Spin

Hello All, I have just bought a Logixx7 integrated washing machine as part of a whole new kitchen. It will not spin dry washing at all, I have tried all sorts of combinations pf...

TWTwyfordPatover 14 years ago

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Hotpoint

Rare Hotpoint Fault: All Lights Flashing

I was called out to a Hotpoint Aquarius WF 541, there had already had a so called service man out to repair the machine Fault is as follows 1/ switch on machine at start button...

TATAZMANover 14 years ago
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Beko

Beko Washing Machine Wmb61221W Sticks On Prewash

I recently purchased a Beko Washing Machine WMB61221W and when I used it for the first time I decided to use the 'prewash' button. The machine filled with water and then started...

ANanandangover 14 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Base Panel Missing?

Just got new washing machine delivered, Bosch wae24367gh. On further inspection I've noticed that there seems to be panel missing underneath the machine, so that I can see right...

LELenkijahover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hoover

Download Hoover Washing Machine Manuals

Appliance manuals are often made available by the specific manufacturer of that appliance. I have a user manual page full of links to download a user manual for any Hoover appli...

WHWhitegoodshelpover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Ise- Do Not Believe The Hype

My ISE machine is less than one year old when we paid £899.00 for it with a 10 year guarantee. We bought it based on the steel drum and the hype on their website saying it was b...

BRBry888over 14 years ago

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Beko

Beko Very Noisy On Spin

GOT BEKO WASHING MACHINE MODEL WMB 71442W ON 7/4/2012 FROM DAY ONE WHEN IT SPINS IT SOUNDS LIKE ON OLD OUTBOARD MOTOR CUGGING AWAY IS THIS NORMAL

ALALKIRKover 14 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Washing Machine No Power

Hi I have a Bosch washing machine (WAS68460GB) that won't power on and am wondering if there's a simple way to make it work. A technician from the gas company had to move the ma...

SESean667over 14 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Iwc 61655 And Persistant Faults

Hi all, I have an Indesit IWC 61655 washing machine which was purchased at the end of July of 2010 but was kept in storage until the middle of August while renovation works was...

CHchomerlyover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing Cycle Times

Hello, I would appreciate some advice on "standard" if that exists cycle timings for washing machines. I'm going to replace my timer with a PLC for a number of reasons but mainl...

JJjjhover 14 years ago
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Hotpoint

Dead Hotpoint Wdf 740G

Hi all, first post here. I recently replaced the element on my hotpoint washer dryer (the one for the dryer - at the top). It worked fine for a few times, and then it tripped my...

JJjjculverover 14 years ago

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