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Hoover
ROAsked by robertsclark

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...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KEAsked by Keglersuper

Dent In Front Of Machine

Hi My 2 month old Hotpoint has a dent that has appeared on the bottom right hand side of the front panel. About 2" from the door. It's protuding outwards as if something has hit...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SEAsked by seriously

Black Scratch On Inside Of Door

I have a 15 month old Hotpoint WDL520 Aquarius washing machine which works perfectly. But I've just noticed a large scratch on the internal glass of the door. You can feel it -...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Philip 0603
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Samsung
POAsked by popieswashingmachine

Too Many Bubbles In Samsung Wf0804W8E Washing Machine

I bought a new washing machine for my wife: Samsung WF0804W8E 1400 rpm 8kg Bubble Wash Technology. Last week it was installed, after the first few tries my wife wasn't happy wit...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by popieswashingmachine
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Beko
PEAsked by pepper

Beko Wm5120 - No Water Intake

Our Beko WM5120 has been fine until the last day or so. Now, when we put it on to wash it don't appear to take any water into the drawer. I've checked the pipes and all appears...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LIAsked by liz210

Cleaning Dried On Powder In The Dispenser

What is the best way to clean dried on powder in the dispenser and also inside where the dispenser drawer goes. I have tried everything from white vinegar to soda crystals, scra...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by AdrianWelke
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Hotpoint
SKAsked by skipraider

Hotpoint Wm52 Final Fast Spin Problem

I have an old Hotpoint WM52 which has given up doing the final fast spin on any programme. The motor works and drives the drum normally during the wash cycle, but won't go up to...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
HAAsked by hagarkarl

Candy Go 482 8 Flashes Fault Code

Can anyone tell me what 8 flashes on the 90 min and stain vanish lights refer to on my Candy go 482

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GIAsked by Giw

Washing Machine Won't Rinse

Hi there, I'm hoping you can solve my problem. Since last week, the washing machine won't rinse. It needs to manually be advanced to spin to reach the end of the cycle. I also n...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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THAsked by thecritter99

Washing Machine Tripping Electric, Now No Life At All?

Hi, I don't know much about these things, but I've watched videos on YouTube over the last hour or so and they seem a lot more simple than I expected to fix them. My parents wan...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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PEAsked by pepper

Buying A Door Interlock

The red light for the door lock failed to light up so on removing the door interlock the terminals were slightly black so cleaned them up and replaced the door lock and everythi...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AIAsked by aimee

Coin Gone Down The Detergent Hose

Hello community, i'm hopeful that you can give me some advice. I'll spare you the boring details, i'll just say I have a 3 year old boy and i'm 99% sure a penny has been put dow...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by aimee
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REAsked by repcosy

Washing Machine Smell Has Changed From One To Another?

Hi This is my first post here and i have read numerous other posts on fowl smells when it comes to washing machines. However i have not come across the issue i am now having. I...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SAAsked by Sal

Bouncy Springs Sound When Spinning

Hello, Can you help - have I got a problem in the making? I have a Hotpoint First edition 800 WM51, approximately 6 months ago a repairman replaced the brushes - all was fine un...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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19Asked by 1979ak

Random Red Spots On Clothes

Hi All, When I wash my clothes in my washing maching, there are sometimes some red marks (looks a bit like dried blood) but more likely to be rust I guess, left on some of the l...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by dpdp

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SPAsked by spanishlancer

Won't Repair Washer Without Proof Of Purchase

Moved into a new built shared ownership flat on 17th March 2012. Kitchen fully fitted with new appliances. The BEKO washing machine stopped whilst on a washing programme, all of...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by spanishlancer
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JIAsked by jimmynewbs

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...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by M_at
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Hoover
PEAsked by Pezza4u

Hoover Oph-614 Not Draining Properly

I have read the topic on the website and have tried all of the recommended steps. I started having problems with the machine not draining, it would stop the cycle (before the co...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Pezza4u
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Hotpoint
MIAsked by michealw23

Hotpoint Aquarius Door Interlock

hello, my hotpoint aquarius WMF940 door will not lock. It just clicks repeatedly. I have replaced the door interlock device but has made no difference. The door interlock just c...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
SEAsked by sev67

Bosch Washing Machine Fills With Water At Night

I have a problem with a Bosch ClassiXX 1400 Express washing machine. It completes the washing cycle no problem and you take the clothes out and they have been spun correctly. Pr...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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