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Bosch
FEAsked by Feltwell

Bosch Machine With Program Fault

Hi, I have a Bosch Exxcel 1600 Express washing machine, WFX3267GB/10, which is around 6 years old. Recently it's started playing up on the 30 degree Easy Care cycle. The machine...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ROAsked by Roddles50

Can I use a platform or pedestal to raise height of washing machine?

My wife and I have narrowed the huge array of options for washing machines to Miele. This is mainly for the reliability, water and power efficiency of the machines. My wife is c...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LOAsked by Lorrijo

Fabric Conditioner Not Taken In

Help! My Indesit WlL163 is not taking fabric conditioner during a wash programme - the section is filling up with water, I tried the test that is mentioned on an earlier page. T...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
MAAsked by mawilde

Hotpoint Stuck Full Of Water

My Hotpoint FEW 12 stopped working a couple of days ago. The wash cycle finished and the "Program End" light came on, but it was still full of water. I removed the drain pipe fr...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
ANAsked by andy67

Candy Trips Electric

hi , i have a candy washer/dryer as soon as i press start it trips electric , ive narrowed it down to the motor . the brushes look ok ,but if i disconnect just the brushes it al...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by andy67

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Bosch
BEAsked by Berlinson

Bosch Wfa1000 Draining Slowly, Most Likely Blocked With Hair

Hi everyone, since my girlfriend, who has long hair that seems to get stuck in everything, has moved in, our washing machine has become increasingly bad at draining, most times...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
ANAsked by androo

Hotpoint Wd440 All Lights Flashing

I have a WD440 Hotpoint and recently all the lights started flashing and it wouldn't respond to any controls (so couldn't wash anything). Tried upplugging from the mains for sev...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Ariston
OLAsked by oldlock

Ariston H2O Error Code.

Hi. Greetings from the colonies ! I'm in Australia but info is thin on the ground and I'm hoping some help from the 'old country' can assist me. I have an Ariston AQXXF 129 fron...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by oldlock
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Samsung
DLAsked by DLangston

Samsung Wf8602Ngw "de" Error

Hi, Would anyone be able to help diagnose the fault with my Samsung WF8602NGW washing machine. The machine turns on and I can select a programme to use but when I press the star...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by DLangston
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Hoover
POAsked by porter

Hoover Nextra Hnl2126 - Suspected Heater Problem

Hi - 1st post, so please be gentle! I suspect there is a heater issue with my Hoover Nextra HNL2126. I have read your general questions on faults. The water stays at ambient tem...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by porter

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Servis
JKAsked by Jo Knight

Servis M6854W Motor Not Turning

Please help I have a Servis M6854W 1400 which has stopped doing a cycle/rinse/spin - anything to do with the drum rotating. Am guessing it's the motor. I have an old Servis M600...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Jo Knight
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Bosch
STAsked by stuartm25

Bosch Wfb 2004 Concrete Block Problem

I have contacted various suppliers of Bosch spares who tell me that the retaining bolts and the rubber washers/ spacers that hold the concrete block (that comes as a kit) is obs...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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YEAsked by yeti

Spin Speed Slower Than Usual?

Hello, I have a Hotpoint Aquarius WM64 washing machine for the last ten years. It has been a reliable, but recently the top spin cycle (1200 rpm) has been slower than usual and...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TUAsked by tugger

Continued Issues With An Ise

It seems upon fairly lengthy research that I might well be the only unlucky person that has had a problem...sorry continued problems with an ISE machine. The background: My wife...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SAAsked by satuross

How to position washing machine drain hose?

Hello. I built my kitchen cabinet with 860mm height. And my washing machine has a height of 844mm. The water outlet will pump water out of the washing machine. The plan is to pl...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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CBAsked by cbentley007

Strange Noise On Fill Which Continues When Switched Off

Hello, My washing machine made a loud strange noise about a short time after turning on. It was not a continuous noise, it is very hard to describe but the best I can do is a hu...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by cbentley007
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Zanussi
BOAsked by Bongo14

Zanussi Bearing Replacement

Can anyone advise me on replaceing the Drum Bearings on a Zanussi ZWD16581W. I have mangaed to get the Tub out, however it looks like the 2 sections have been glued together so...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BAAsked by Barbara

Sludge Marks After Washing

I have a LG Direct Drive washing machine and have been seeing sludge type marks on clothing after washing on normal temperature washes. I have cleaned the machine on 95 degree w...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
RAAsked by rachelm9

Indesit Witl-105 Fills With Water Then Shuts Down Mid-Cycle

I have an Indesit WITL-105 washing machine which I bought 2 years ago. When the technician installed it he said that the filter is behind the plastic cover at the bottom and it...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GIAsked by gingerjoe90

Washing Machine Won't Start But Red Light Flashing

Hi, I have an indesit wil103 and it wont start. The red light is flashing but when I press the start button the green lights come on for about a second a then go off and nothing...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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