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Hotpoint
JAAsked by jamiepscot

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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WMAsked by wmhelp

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...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SKAsked by sam kt

Drum Not Rotating

Hi This machine is about 12 years old and never needed anything apart from cleaning the filter . It has stopped rotating and spinning it just fills and empties and goes through...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by sam kt
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ZOAsked by zonkedout

Noise During Spin - Motor Vs Drum Bearing

Hello, I'm trying to work out what is causing the rather alarming noise my washing machine started making the other week, at first i thought it was the drum bearing but i though...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by zonkedout
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Hotpoint
MOAsked by moriniman

Hotpoint Wml540 Dead

Hello all, Our hotpoint wml540 (about 4yrs old) shows no signs of life at all, although it previously worked fine and I don't remember any problems with the last wash. Have scro...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Indesit
MOAsked by motonit77

Indesit Iwdc6125S Lights Flashing Problem

Hi, I have washer and dryer Indesit IWDC 6125S. Today I did one washing which went well then put another one on and after about 5min washer make some little noises and stop work...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PUAsked by pullgees

Calcified Stones In Pump

Well I've never had kidney stones but I think my washing machine might have. These stones were as big as gravel and were blocking the pump. Were they formed by detergent or hard...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Indesit
FLAsked by floydhead

Indesit Drum Not Turning - Module Or Motor?

Hi there, I have an Indesit washing machine which uses a three phase induction motor (so no brushes). Out of the blue the machine has suddenly stopped working - It starts the wa...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Servis
TAAsked by tadworth

Servis M306 Constantly Filling

i have this old stylee machine plumbed into cold only, it just sits there filling for ever, the mechanical dial does not rotate through it's stages, and if i help it along the o...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CRAsked by crisbusk

Help! - Too Much Washing Liquid In Machine

hello i have just put a very muddy wash on, and like a wally have put in tons of liquid thinking it would clean the clothes better... instead, i have a foaming washing machine,...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by davehills

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PUAsked by puzzled231238

"banging Pipes" During Spin

I have a Hotpoint WML540 Aquarius m/c. During the spin a violent banging is heard throughout the cold water supply pipes, seemingly occurring near the ball valve in the cold wat...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
AFAsked by affers

Miele Inlet Hose

Hi I saw the following advertised as an inexpensive replacement for the waterproof inlet hose system that Miele uses. Does anybody have an opinion about it's reliability? Is it...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
FRAsked by Frikadela

Bosch Exxcel Start/pause Button Won't Work

Hi hope someone can help. The start/pause button on my machine won't work. The digital display has the correct information for each cycle when selected and the other buttons res...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Frikadela
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Hotpoint
IGAsked by Iggy82

Hotpoint Wdd960 - Intermittently Does Not Respond To Buttons

Our hotpoint WDD960P sometimes doesn't respond to button presses. Usually, we leave it alone for a minute or 2 before trying again; this can take up to 5 or 6 attempts before it...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
STAsked by Steven

Hoover Nextra 6Kgaaa1600 Not Starting A Wash

Hi all, like most people I found this site after problems with the above washing machine. The washing machine would wash but refused to spin, so suspecting a blockage at the pum...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LIAsked by LIDSTUCK08

Washing Machine Hnt 6414 - Door Won't Unlock!

My washing machine has finished it's cycle but the door lock won't come off/unlock. Has anyone got any clues as to why this is or what I can do. SO frustrating!

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Baumatic
MIAsked by Millie79

Loads Of Foam Leaking From Baumatic Bwd 1212

I've just moved into a new flat which has a Baumatic BWD 1212 Fully Integrated Washer dryer, supposedly in good working order. It washes fine until I put in a load of towels. Th...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ILAsked by Ilovewashing

Too Many Bubbles

I have a Meile Prestige Plus, it's nearly 2 years old, but this problem has occurred since it was new. On a cotton cycle, all temperatures, there are excess bubbles. Sometimes t...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Bosch
ENAsked by ENO

Bosch Exxcel Will Not Heat Water

I have read the relevant discussion on this matter but thought someone might be able to help as this problem seems to have other causes. I have a Bosch W/M model WFO2865 UK/1. I...

Latest reply almost 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint
NIAsked by nige.m

Hotpoint Aqualtis Machine Decided To Stop Mid Cycle

Hi All this is my first post and i am afraid it is an ask. i have a Hotpoint aqualtis machine that today has decided to stop mid cycle and then will let you restart it. goes so...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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