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Zanussi
TGAsked by tg75

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by tg75
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ADAsked by adamski

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by adamski
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Hotpoint
RIAsked by Richstanton

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
MAAsked by Macarw

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Macarw
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Hotpoint
BAAsked by barbinabox

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by barbinabox

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Hotpoint
BOAsked by bonniebucks

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

Lg Washing Machine Review - Wm14225fd

LG washing machine review, model WM14225FD LG are fairly new in the UK washing machine market. They have a reputation for being quiet. LG washing machines look well made. The WM...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
KEAsked by kee

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by kee
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Hoover
KEAsked by kee

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
RIAsked by riverrock1

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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IAAsked by Ian99

Filter Wont Budge

HI I have an Ariston washing machine and there is something stuck in the filter. Its a Margarita 2000. I have snapped the plastic handhold/ handle that you use to twist the filt...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
JPAsked by jpete

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by jpete
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ARAsked by arsenalb

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 -...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Servis
DAAsked by davehills

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
DAAsked by davea9988

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,...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hotpoint
BRAsked by braindeadx

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by braindeadx
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Hoover
BRAsked by BrucieBonus

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DEAsked by detour066

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
ROAsked by RoyP

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
BKAsked by BkkBoy

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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