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LG

Lg Oe Error

My LG wm 12225FD 7.5 kg washing machine has begun to stop midcycle and display OE on the panel. Do not have instruction book, what does OE mean? Switching of and on at the mains...

JEJean Knightalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Not Getting Up To Speed On The Final Spin

Hi My washing machine is currently not getting up to speed on the final spin of any of the wash cycles which means the clothes stay soaking wet and the cycle never finishes. I w...

LAlardalmost 15 years ago
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LG

Lg Intellowasher Gritty Sounds At Certain Times In Cycle

Hi I have an LG intellowasher WM14225FD. It has developed a 'gritty' grinding and popping sound but at only certain times in the cycle. It works perfectly fine otherwise. The no...

GLglideralmost 15 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Widl 126 No Heat On Drying Cycle

Hi, I've got an Indesit washer dryer, model WIDL 126 which is lacking heat on its drying cycle. I'm pretty sure it's a build up of fluff in the air intake tub, I have removed ev...

JIjimjim21almost 15 years ago
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LG

Lg Drain Filter Problem

I have a new LG machine and during a recent cycle I noticed that the machine started final spin whilst there was still water in the machine. I checked the drain filter which was...

OPOpheliaalmost 15 years ago

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Noise From The Machine

Hi everyone, I came online searching for solution and end up here in this forum. I have a IFB washing machine for the last four years and it was working fine till last week. I a...

WIwillin545almost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Buying A New Motor

hello people i was wondering could someone help please with advice on repairing a washing machine model number SMEG WDF16BAX1. my reason for repairing this is, we have my wife a...

BAbasicbrialmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing Machines Exploding

Unfortunately there are increasing reports of Hoover or Candy washing machines that are physically exploding on high spin creating a potential danger and a consumer issue. I've...

WHWhitegoodshelpalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Leaking From Soap Dispenser Drawer

Hi, wonder if you can help. I've got a Hotpoint Aqualtis that I've had for 2-3 years and for the last few weeks it's been leaking via the soap/conditioner dispenser (quite badly...

NInikki_whilesalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Indesit

Indesit Iwme12 Sticks On Rinse Cycle

Hello all, hope I am in the right section for possible answers. The machine in question is 2 years old and has been fine. At the moment we fill it, select the programme required...

SPspike100almost 15 years ago

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Wash Cycles Suddenly Taking Longer

Hi, my hoover hpb145 special edition 1400 is about 8 years old and the cycles have started taking longer, e.g. the fast 29 minute cycle takes about and hour and the 40 min cycle...

EDeddiegemailalmost 15 years ago
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LG

Lg Wm16336 Sticks Mid Cycle

Engineer is flumoxed machine works perfectly ......with nothing in it !! it jams at 38 on a 30 degree wash then 14 on a quick 30 it basically will not spin . no fault codes comi...

MAmacg29almost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Can't Turn Drum At All - Seized Up

The Saga goes.... My wife reports that machine will not spin... Investigation starts Filter thing at bottom emptied (nothing there) try different cycles... all will fill then ge...

THtheoddjobmanalmost 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Bosch

Bosch Classixx 1200 Water Goes In But Not Into The Drum

Hi My Bosch washing machine is not working. I replaced the brushes this morning and as the old ones were significantly worn down, I hoped I'd solved the problem. No such luck. W...

LELewisabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Hotpoint Bhwd129 Belt Shredded

Hello. I have a Hotpoint BHWD129 washer dryer, about a month ago there was a loud bang from the washer during the spin cycle, then it came to a sudden stop. I pulled the washer...

FAfazerabout 15 years ago

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Flashing Lights

Hello, can anyone help please? I have a hotpoint Aquarius wf321 washing machine. All the lights are continuously Flashing. Ive de-clogged the filter pump but still flashing!! An...

MAmarkabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Door Leaks

My integrated undershelf washing machine has been leaking. I suspected from the main door. I removed the large wooden panel on the front that's part of the kitchen facia to expo...

FLflydigitalabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Smelly Clothes After Washing

Hiya We have a Idesit washing machine .. not sure of model but it has this on it.. WIXL163. The actual machine works fine but our clothes always have a stagnant smell to them wh...

SIsimonjandaabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Bosch

Bosch Classixx Start Button Faulty

I have a Bosch ClassixX. It has a front panel with four push button switches for different functions grouped together and one push button start switch slightly to one side. The...

DOdodabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Drum Seized Up

hello, just wanted to ask a question about what happened to my washing machine...i am from usa and just realized this is a uk forum but it is the only one i have come across.......

WAwaytoolowabout 15 years ago

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