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Bosch

Bosch Logixx 8 Fault 43 Help

Hi, any advise appreciated. Our Bosch washer got through most of the cycle, but stopped short of the spin cycle I think, as clothes inside were very wet still - and very heavy l...

DMdmarkhamover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Ordering New Drum Bearings

I have an Indesit WIXXL106EU machine which had badly worn bearings. The machine is finally apart after struggling with the bearings severely stuck to the shaft. I thought I'd be...

STStreakyover 14 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Aquacycle 1200 Locking And Cycle Start

Went to put the washing on, door locked but the cycle failed to start. I have since managed to get the door open but whenever I turn the machine back on with the door open their...

GAGareth01over 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Help Needed In Identifying Bolt

This bolt head came through the tub of a Hotpoint WMD962(P)UK washing machine. I believe it was attached to the drum. I need to know exactly where. It has sheared at the point w...

SKSkarloeyover 14 years ago
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Washing Machines

Black Marks On Washing

When i take the washing out of the machine, some of the items have big black lines on them, i have no idea what is causing it! advice please?

RArachelalmost 15 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch Washer Broken - Can't Get Clothes Out!

Our Bosch Axxis washing machine is totally on the fritz. It went into a constant "cycle" drawing too much water and flooded the room two nights ago. We turned off the water supp...

KTKTorresalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Water Leaking Out Of Dispenser Drawer On Spin

So, my washing machine has, in the past few weeks, decided that our favourite washing programme should involve the machine spitting out heaps of water through the dispenser draw...

MSMSGalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

I only have cold tap plumbed in but I bought a hot and cold fill washing machine

I bought a second hand washing machine 2 days ago. Do you need the 2 fill hoses connected to hot and the cold pipes? I only have a cold water supply so there is no water supplie...

RUrushy1967almost 15 years ago
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LG

Lg F1403 Door Handle Broken

Hi there The door handle on my LG F1403 broke last night, leaving me with a full load of washing now stuck in the machine! The plastic handle must have perished in some way beca...

DODoorhandlebrokenalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wm62 Dial Trips Electrics

I have got a hotpoint wm62 aquarius 1000 and when i change programme by using the turn dial the RCD in my mains fuse box trips i had a electrician out and they checked all my so...

EMemma7799almost 15 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wd440 Broken Door Lock/interlock?

Hey, I have a hotpoint wd440 and the handle snapped and in order to replace it I forced the door lock. After replacing the handle and trying to start the machine the 'door locke...

KIKittyalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Which Quality Washing Machine to buy?

Hi All, Our trusty Hotpoint 9537 (1992 model) has finally carked it and being acutely aware that most stuff in the sub-£500 bracket on sale today is cr*p, I'm looking for someth...

MAmadgavalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Bosh Classic Xx 1200S Speed Lights Flashing

all speed lights flashing can start machine with start button

HEhelpalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Keeping Machine In Unheated Shed ?

Iv'e got an old stylee non digital machine in an unheated shed, will the winter freeze damage the pumps, hoses ect ? It is always un coupled from the water supply anyway, it onl...

TAtadworthalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

No Fast Spin Issue

Hi, Looking for some help please. I have a HAUS mw-1050, but the machine wont kick into a full spin cycle. I can get it to go on a pin only cycle when the machine is empty, but...

JJJJM26almost 15 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wd51 Didn't Drain

Hi, new to the forum, after a bit of help if possible I've got a hotpoint wd51 washer dryer and today after overloading it the machine didn't drain, i disconnected the pipe to t...

MOmodeyalmost 15 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Was28461Gb Soap Drawer Leak On Hot Washes

Hi, I've a brand new Bosch WAS28461GB Logixx 8 that leaks from the soap draw (from both underneath and from the handle). It only seems to do this on 60 and 90 degree washes. I'v...

NJnjwalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko Washing Machine Constantly Filling Even On Spin

Can anyone help? I put a load of washing on and when I went to unload the machine at what i expected to be the end of its cycle I found the machine had stopped before completion...

CHchardonnayalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Indesit

Indesit Wixxe127 Door Light Flashing

Had this just over two years, The other night went to turn it on put soap powder and stuff in, Put on the wash cycle i wanted and it doesnt start the cycle. Doesn't fill up with...

SIsibayalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Door Rattles On Spin

hi guys hope someone can tell me if this is correct my lg f1256qd is a couple of months old what i have noticed is that when machine goes into spin the door moves in and out. It...

TEtechnomatealmost 15 years ago

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