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Siemens
TAAsked by tavistock

Siemens Xlm 1600 Knocking Noise

I have a Siemens XLM 1600 washing machine, about 5 years old but used sparingly. As the machine starts to spin there is a loud knocking noise from the left side of the machine,...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
APAsked by applehead

Hotpoint With No Heat

Hi everyone. I have a Hotpoint first edition FEW12 I think the element needs replacing because there isn't any heat on hot washes. However, I have read that the cycle shouldn't...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BUAsked by Buster57

Washing Machine with shorter wash times?

Hi all we are in the process of looking to buy a new washer,we have at present a Hotpoint ultima 7kg (4-year old) and we are wanting something on similar lines as to wash cycles...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
CRAsked by Crodgersz

Beko Wma657S Drain Hose

Dear Forum, I have a beko WMA657S washing machine which needs a new Drain Hose fitting. How much would it cost to have one fitted by a washing machine engineer? regards, Chris.

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
GAAsked by gael33

Zanussi Zki245 Users Manual?

We have had a new kitchen fitted including new appliances. Unfortunately, the users manual for the Washer / Dryer has been lost by the kitchen fitters. If anyone has a Zanussi Z...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by gael33

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John Lewis
SHAsked by shifty

John Lewis Jlwd1609 Won't Start

Ok so I have the above washer dryer ive been informed it may be a rebranded AEG (if that helps) but basically it stopped working mid wash and now wont run there is no power to t...

Latest reply almost 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
M0Asked by m0rt1l

Samsung Silver Nano

I was hoping for someone to tell me what part this is. its cracked along one side and is leaking water, therefor needs replacing. the problem is that samsung have no idea either...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
66Asked by 666Mikey666

Bosch Maxx Classic Wae2026 Taking 3 Hours

Hi All, My Bosch maxx Classic is taking FOREVER to complete a wash which normally takes an hour and 12 min. It really does take about 3 hours. I read some where that there is an...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
BLAsked by bluemoon1502

Zanussi Making Knocking Noise

Hi, I have a Zanussi washing machine which is about 5-6 years old and it has stopped working. I am a student living alone and have very little disposable income so i have try an...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PBAsked by pbrush

Smelly Water Leaking Into Washer

I have a Bosch Maxx WFL 2860, smelly water is coming into the tub when i have not washed for a couple of days,water drains from washer after a wash so i dont know where its comi...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
EXAsked by ExiledB

Bosch Wfl2462Gb/12 Intermittent Noise

Hi I wonder if anyone can help, I changed the brushes on our washer the other day and it now works again however, it now produces an intermittent noise. It is not the drum as it...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
OPAsked by Ophelia

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
EMAsked by emmavbarrett

Samsung Wf0804W8N Won't Drain Water

Got a new washing machine - only it wont complete a full cycyle. Everytime i have to physically manually drain the machine using the emergency valve!!! It spins ok but just does...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
SAAsked by Santa_From_Exeter

Access To Pcb On Beko Wma 510W

Can anyone tell me how to access the PCB on a Beko WMA 510W machine? The fault is :- It started being unreliable at spinning on the main cycle, then it was unreliable at spinnin...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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IAAsked by Ian1234

Conditioner Tray Not Filling / Emptying

Hi, the conditioner tray is not emptying any conditioner? I have cleaned it out, and now when I fill it with water under a tap it flows out through the pipe/hole thing. I have r...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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ANAsked by angellonewolf

Noisey Washing Machine

hotpoint wmf740 very noisy when on spin not knocking but loud now so you can not hear the person in the kitchen if you are trying to talk you would have to shout to hear any one...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SKAsked by Skipper

Washing Dripping Wet

Hi there, we have had our Siemens XL 1600 washing machine for 6 years. I have just opened the door after a wash and all the washing is dripping wet. Put it back on spin, but wou...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GIAsked by Gitta1963

Only Got A Cold Water Supply - No Hot Tap

Hi everybody, I recently moved into a new apartment and I am desperately looking for a solution to this problem: There is a LG GL5314TAD washer/dryer combo, working at 220 V. It...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
SAAsked by Savo

Do Miele Machines Last 20 Years?

My premier 520 is just over 5 years old, in mint condition apart from the circuit board and is being taken to the dump next week. Miele wanted nearly £300 for the board + £100 c...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
GLAsked by glider

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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