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Wm63 Tripping Rcd

Hi, I have an 11 yr old hotpoint aquarius WM63 (so it dosent owe me anything!) It has started tripping the rcd. It has had a couple of brush replacements on the motor in its tim...

KIkingburtyabout 15 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wmf540 Error F10

my hotpoint has started to give a f10 intermitent fault code,anyone know what it means thanks.

JUjudele152113about 15 years ago
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Washing Machine Not Heating Up

have a 7.5kg LG washer. Clothes smell abit when washed, Machine runs to end of cycle. we have just noticed that the water is not heating up. Water drains away ok, as it always h...

CAcalderdaleabout 15 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Electron 850Wd Instructions?

hiii, i just moved in a new house and here we have an old washing machine and i don't know how to use it. The model is HOOVER ELECTRON 850WD please if you know how to use it, th...

KIkiraabout 15 years ago
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Siemens

Siemens Xl1600 Not Spinning

Hi, I have a Siemens XL1600 that has just developed a fault, it will go through the cycle but the timer goes to 0 once it comes time for it to spin. I have checked the motor and...

GIGilesabout 15 years ago

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Washing Machine Manual

Hi, I have moved into a rented property with a Lamona HJA 8794 washer dryer, however there is no manual. We have contacted the supplier, who told us to contact another company w...

TOToraabout 15 years ago
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Hotpoint

Help On Hotpoint Wm52 Timer Wire Connection

Hi I recently repaired a fault on the Timer PCB on my Hotpoint WM52 washing machine. While reinstalling the Timer PCB I noticed there is a 2 pin Green push on wire that I'm not...

CAcarlosgabout 15 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wd440 - Throws Water From Dispenser Drawer

Hi - We have a Hotpoint WD440 which expels water from its dispenser drawer, usually during the rinse stages. It starts trying to spin (or 'balance') when it's still full of wate...

HPhpuserabout 15 years ago
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Rattling / Scraping Noise

Just used my Zanussi washer/dryer and there was a light, metallic, rattling/clattering noise as the wash/rinse cycle ended and it started to spin. I stopped the machine and when...

MAMariaabout 15 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Hnf 6147 Pcb Board

Hi great forum, was wondering were i could source a main pcb board for a hoover hnf 6147 washer, not sure wether to try and repair the board or replace it any help opinions woul...

TEtenheadsabout 15 years ago

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Are there any British Made Washing Machines?

Hey, i am in the process off buying a new washing machine and i was thinking if there is any British manufactures that still make washing machines, as i might as well gave my mo...

SHShrugabout 15 years ago
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Black Marks On Clothes

hi i have a point wm52 it keeps putting black marks all over my clothes was told 2 run calgon thru it on a boil wash also had the filter checked made no difference anyone got an...

BEbevy25about 15 years ago
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Flooded Kitchen From Small Black Pipe At Front Near Pump Filter

Hi, my 2 year old beko has just been reinstated in our kitchen after a year in storage. Everything seemed to be working well until I noticed my kitchen was in inch deep in water...

LILizzylozengeabout 15 years ago
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Miele

Miele W2839 Hole In Drum

HELP!!! This evening I have discovered a hole in my much loved washing machine!!! It looks a bit like someone has taken a tinopener to it. Does anyone know if this is repairable...

BEbeckibooabout 15 years ago
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Help On Tricity Bendix Aw1201W Not Emptying Water

Hello everyone. New to the forum. I have been having an issue with my tricity bendix aw1201w recently. Basically, once program was started the cycle would stop mid way. I then w...

MOmoghmabout 15 years ago

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Is It Safe To Use A Noisy Washing Machine?

Hi I just found this website after my washer needed repairs and I was googling for information. I finally (long story) got a bloke out to look at it and he said the drum was kna...

SHShazabout 15 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Wff 147S Drum Not Turning

Hi all, The machine works perfectly except the drum doesn't turn. Water goes in, water goes out, the programme timer turns. I've taken the top and back off and I can hear the re...

RIRichardOwenabout 15 years ago
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Why Does My Washer Keep Adding Water Throughout A Wash?

My Partner has moved her washing machine over to my house, Its a Servis washer, after owning a Hoover washer for the last 10 years the first thing i noticed is that the machine...

[E[email protected]about 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Overfilling Washing Machine

Hi, I have a Daewoo DWD-F1251s washing machine and I'm a bit stumped as to what's wrong with it! The washer starts it's cycle as normal by selecting programme and then filling w...

GAgaza007about 15 years ago
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Washing Machines

Sheered Drum Pulley Bolt

Hello. Helping a neighbour who owns a Haier washing machine. The problem is that the bolt that holds the main spider to the drum has sheered so that the stem of the bolt is stil...

MEmerton69about 15 years ago

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