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Indesit
JOAsked by Joliv1202

Indesit Iwc6165 Won't Start - Lights Flashing

I have an Indesit IWC 6165, the machine won't start on any wash cycle. When you power it on all the lights light up then the start light flashes slowly. This continues until you...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
YVAsked by yvobla

Lg Wm 14316Fd Making Noise

Hi, My washing machine (a direct drive) has started to make an unusual noise. It is just over 5 years old and have had no problems with it at apart from smelling damp occasional...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
ALAsked by AlexB

Lg F14220Tds Keeps Stopping On 6 Minutes

Hi there I have purchased an LG F14220TDS washing machine which is now about 6 months old. I use mainly the 30 minute quick was for everything and it used to work perfectly. But...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by AlexB
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EVAsked by Evie

Lost Stone From Engagement Ring In Washing Machine

The stone from my engagement ring has fallen down the gap between the door seal and drum. I have already looked at the filter and even done a couple of loads to see if it could...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
PBAsked by PBEnglish

Candy Smart Cdtf 1007 Won't Start

Hi all, I have a problem with my Candy Smart CTDF 1007 Washing Machine. This machine was purchased about 2 months ago by my landlord. Unfortunately it did NOT come with an instr...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover
SCAsked by Scotty

Hoover Oph714Ds Faulty Door Interlock?

I heard a little rattle yesterday but just thought it was possibly not sitting on the floor properly. Went in and had a look and noticed the machine had stopped 2 mins before it...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Scotty
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Bauknecht
DEAsked by delon.y

Does Bauknecht Wti910 Have Drying Function?

Hi, I've just moved into a new flat, and there is a bauknecht wti910 washing machine. Could somebody tell me if it has drying function? If yes, how to operate it? thank you!

Latest reply about 14 years ago by delon.y
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Indesit
NEAsked by nev93

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...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by fruittool
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PEAsked by perkins

Can A Coin Break A Pump?

Hi all, I am currently renting a flat with an Indesit washing machine. It wouldn't drain water so I called the landlady and she sent round a repair man. We have been living in t...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
TRAsked by Trollheart

Zanussi Aquacycle 1100 Stopping Mid-Cycle

Hi. I've read through all the FAQs and reasons for a machine not working; very interesting and informative, but I couldn't find my answers there. My machine was recently moved a...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Indesit
ALAsked by AllyBongo

Indesit Wilx 123

My machine will operate for so long, then it seems when its time to start a fast spin it will have a few attempts then lock out. It has a flashing red light and two green flashi...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CXAsked by cxgcxg

Strong Smell, No Water In Or Drainage

I have a Siemens washing machine that has worked perfectly since we acquired it when we moved into our property a couple of years ago. Today my wife was doing the same wash we a...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PIAsked by Pinkus

Waste Pipe Connection

Hi all, Apologies for posting a possibly inane and simply solvable question, but after several hours searching the internet and some time spent in B&Q, I'm rather at my wits end...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Pinkus
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HAAsked by hairyscott

Making A Drilling Noise When Draining Water

Hi All, Today my bosch washing machine has started to make a a sort of deep drilling noise even when not spinning. See below video. I would appreciate any help on offer to ident...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Ariston
THAsked by Thomas

Ariston 1400Swd Will Not Start (Anything)

I have a washing machine which im trying to repair for my landlord. He called out an engineer who said that he suspected that it was a PCB issue and would not be worth fixing.Ta...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hotpoint
HSAsked by HSDNO1

Hotpoint Wdd960 Door Interlock

Hello guys Just returned from holidays and the washing machine does not work. Can select programme and hear water going in, but it does not spin. I suspect it's the door interlo...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
MRAsked by mrzach2010

Hoover Top Loader Hnt6414 Knocking Noise On Spin

The best machine I have ever had, but has started making a racket on spin and seems to be a complete mystery. It is more of a tapping noise which gets louder as the spin increas...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BAAsked by bandit5050

Flashes Up "close Door" Even Though The Door Is Closed

hi, I've got a hotpoint ultima 1400,when you close the door it says select program,which is normal,so you select program, press start and after a while it flashes up "close door...

Latest reply about 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
LEAsked by LewisClark

Hoover Hnwl 7136 Not Heating Water

Hi there. Just changed the heating element on a Hoover hnwl7136 washer dryer but it is still not heating up the water. Any ideas of what it could be?

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
M8Asked by m88arx

Hotpoint Wf840G Belt Keeps Coming Off

Hi there i have read the online troubleshooting and wanted to check. Tell you what i have done so far, changed out the bearings refitted everything but the belt keeps coming off...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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