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Miele

Miele Fault Codes

Hi there, got a Miele washing machine that has started showing up fault code 64 (or is it 63 ? I can't remember) Anyway, nowhere can I find a list of codes to diagnose what's wr...

FAfar0nabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Smelly Washing Machine

I live in a relatively soft water area but have problem with foul smell when washer empties. Would be greatful for advice on how to cure this

GOgorkyparkabout 15 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Wd12S Disassembly

Hi All, I've spent this morning trying to change a worn out door seal on our Indesit WD12S washer dryer. I've managed to remove the door, soap dispenser, take the top off, get t...

YAyarramanabout 15 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit W161 Flashing 4 Times

Hi I have had a problem with my Indesit W161. At first I had the program selector just going round, with the help of the internet I found that it was a coin in the water pump. I...

HOhogmansdenabout 15 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Evolution Error F05

Hi guys, I have a Indesit washing machine which I have owned for over four years. I am having a problem with the machine which has occurred previously. Basically, the machine wi...

SIsir1about 15 years ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi No Spin

Hi, Have a Zanussi Aquacycle 1000 F1003W - not sure how old. Washes, drains and distibutes load but then doesn't spin & goes to end of programme. Have tried repeating on a diffe...

KNknott59about 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Paddles Inside Drum Fallen Off

The 3 bars on the inside of the washing machine drum that push the clothes round have fallen off. Is this repairable? They look like they were stuck on not screwed or clipped so...

THtheyardelfabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Zanussi

Zanussi Zwx1605W Pump Running Continuously

Hi,I have a Zanussi ZWX1605W ,the machine will not go into cycle and take it water ,just runs the pump continuously.If you advance the programme it will take in water on the rin...

RArammy71about 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Whirpool Awt 2261 Top Loader Not Taking Detergent Down

Hello! I have a top loader waching machine, a Whirpool AWT 2261. The engine and vat bearings broked and I've decided to change them. After reassembling the machine, the machine...

MUMuticaabout 15 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius Very Noisy

Hello, I found this forum and am hoping that someone can help advise me what is wrong with, and how to fix a 12 year old hotpoint aquarius 1000.Yesterday we did 2 washes and not...

MAmarkallen5about 15 years ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi Spin Problem

Hello, I have a nicely running Zanussi T 1023 V. It has a spinning problem. Some observations - washing works fine - pumping works fine - when it comes to spinning, the initial...

ZAzanussi-victimabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing Machine Banging On Spin

Hi all. We recently bought a new Hoover DYN 8164 washer after 13 years of faultless service from another Hoover. We're pleased with this washer, but sometimes it has a serious b...

MIMikeyMikeabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Can't Get Door Open

Mornin' all Last evening I put on a load of washing. This morning can't get the door open. Could anyone please tell me how I might be able to open said door. Many thanks Craftym...

CRCraftymammyabout 15 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Wont Take Conditioner Away

Hi, We have a Hoover Special Edition HSE 236 washing machine and for some reason it will not dispense conditioner from the middle compartment of the drawer. We have cleaned out...

PEpeteroabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Samsung

Samsung Error 5E

This error started with no warning and symptoms include failing to go into Drain or Spin. Hence, wash cycle fails to complete. Buzzing noise heard from behind Control panel. Mac...

DODoughtysabout 15 years ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool W120 Motor Test

Whirlpool washing machine: Model w120 Motor: CESET MCA52/64 - 148 IRN1 7 Pin connector Pin 1 : Yellow, Pin 2: Grey, Pin 3: Black - These three pins shows continuity to each othe...

SUsu966about 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Stopped Taking Fabric Conditioner

I have AEG Lavamat Turbo washer dryer which is only two years old. It has never been the best of machines (result quite poor etc) and now has stopped taking the fabric condition...

TVtvillikkoabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Indesit

Indesit W103 Noisy When Draining Water

Hi,i have a indesit w103 washing machine,which has started to make a weird noise when draining the dirty water,it still spins fine and drains all water like before but the noise...

KAkazzmeraabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Are washing machines using enough water now?

I started this thread after my blog article why can't modern washing machines rinse properly? attracted so many comments (almost 600) that it became very slow to load for new us...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 15 years ago
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Washing Machines
Siemens

Siemens Washing Machine Problem...in India

I am the at the moment the not so proud owner of a Siemens WM16S460FG/14 washing machine, purchased in Belgium 3 years ago, right before moving to India for my job. Reasoning at...

XEXenophonabout 15 years ago

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