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Beko
WOAsked by Woldoc

Beko Wm5100W Washing Machine With Error Code

WM5100W Washing Machine went through complete cycle as normal and completed ok, removed laundry and refilled drum with another load. Pressed start, wash light illuminated. Nothi...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
JOAsked by jono12

Bosch Classix 1400 Not Heating (Wfo2867Gb/01)

Hi, I have a Bosch Classix 1400 washing machine WFO2867Gb/01 that does not heat the water. There are no error codes and the wash goes through in normal time. This problem only o...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
MOAsked by morris822

Hotpoint Wm63 Tripping Rcb

hi there, first post, only found this by accident after getting bit sick and tired of paying for an ex Hotpoint engineer to "fix" the WM63 only then for the fault to keep on com...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by morris822
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DUAsked by duffsparky

Hitachi Program 1300 Overfilled

Hi All, I've got the FW133W model which I bought new in the mid 80's I believe, and it's still going - original motor and original electronics, have replaced pump, belt and moto...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
JUAsked by junos

Repairer For Hoover Top Loader Hnt5146

Hi, I was hoping someone could guide me with their expertise. We have a Hoover Top Loader washing machine since 2006, HNT 5146. Recently, we did a wash and the water stopped dra...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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DAAsked by Davethebells

Aquarius Motor Connections

Hi all Got an aquarius washing machine which was working fine, then suddenly the motor just stopped turning the drum. Water in works fine, water out works fine, it goes through...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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VUAsked by VultureEssex

Diplomat Apm8542/2 - Bearings Gone

Hi there, Last night my washing machine (Diplomat 8542/2) starting making a really loud noise, almost as if it was about to blow up. I stopped the machine and took the clothes o...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by VultureEssex
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MIAsked by minniemouse

Damage Caused By A Coin

Hiya everyone!Hope you can help me. Over a week ago our washing machine (Haier HW50-1002W) broke down...huge puddle on the floor. The ingeneer came round and said he found a hol...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by minniemouse
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WOAsked by wookeyrasta

Washing Machine Trips Rcd After Being Frozen

Hello all, Ive just had to thaw out my fagor ff136 washing machine- incoming water supply, link to drum, and waste pipes were all frozen. Since then it keeps tripping the RCD, u...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
CHAsked by chris82

Indesit Iwdc6105 - Filled With Cold Water After Wash Cycle

After the last wash, machine has filled up with cold water - but not above the bottom of the door - and now won't drain. There isn't an LED display so there's no error message....

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
STAsked by straitsman

Bosch Exxcel 1400 Express Heater Not Working?

Hi..new to the site so hello everyone. .I have a Bosch Exxcel 1400..for a few weeks its been playin up a bit...missus says it stops midcycle...it wont drain...etc...I have solve...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
RIAsked by richard2012

Blown Circuit Board On Aeg Lavamat 76910

Having changed the door lock mechanism on the washing machine... i did one wash and then at the end heard a load crackle noise and machine went dead..no lightis ect... My questi...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BBAsked by Bbydon

Can I put a plastic Mat Under Washer?

I have hardwood floors and want to protect them. I have a new washer arriving and wanted to know if I could put one of those office chair mats under the washer to keep it from s...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by marko2002

Aqualtis Aq9L 29I Flashing Lights

Hi guys. I somehow managed to put detergent in both the drum and the conditioner tray yesterday and as you would expect there was foam everywhere!. The cycle finished and my wif...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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UUAsked by uumode

Differing Spin Speeds Across Models?

I find it strange why on lower models, the maximum spin speeds on certain programs are lower than on higher models, *even though the lower models can accomodate that spin speed*...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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HEAsked by Hefin

Washing Machine With Right Hand Door Opening

I need a new washer and my choice is between the W1714 and the W3240. However, like the previous poster, my washer location is in a purpose built cupboard in the right hand corn...

Latest reply over 14 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
SAAsked by samcro

Hoover Ca230 Faults

Hi, This looks like a really useful site and has already given me some useful information but I'm still uncertain whether I have one or several faults with my old (around 8 year...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
MAAsked by macmac

Candy Gofs262/1/80 Wont Spin But Washes Fine

Hello, Nice Forum, btw. I have read your advice for machines that wont spin but, alas, mine still wont Spin I have a 18 month old Candy GOFS262/1-80 and as the topic says, it wo...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DVAsked by DVan10

Hotpoint Ultima Washing Machine No Water

Hi all I have a Hotpoint WMD940K is telling me I have no water supply. I have checked the hoses, filters and the water pressure and these are all fine. The water inlet valve con...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DIAsked by dizzo.1

F4 Error On Display, Booklet States Pressure Switch Fault?

Hi I have a hotpoint washing machine that turns on o.k. and starts to fill with water, you can see the water once its reached the glass window start to drain but the water "inpu...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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