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Indesit
YAAsked by yarraman

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SIAsked by simonjanda

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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WAAsked by waytoolow

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.......

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GOAsked by gorkypark

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

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
RAAsked by rammy71

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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THAsked by theyardelf

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
MAAsked by markallen5

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MUAsked by Mutica

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
ZAAsked by zanussi-victim

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Siemens
XEAsked by Xenophon

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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MIAsked by MikeyMike

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CRAsked by Craftymammy

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Craftymammy
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Hoover
PEAsked by petero

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
SUAsked by su966

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
DOAsked by Doughtys

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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TVAsked by tvillikko

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by tvillikko
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John Lewis
MEAsked by mentalmike

John Lewis Jlwm1402 Door Glass Cracked!

Last night my partner and I were watching tv when we heard a massive bang, we went into the kitchen to see the washing machine was in its spin cycle and the door glass was crack...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
KAAsked by kazzmera

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KIAsked by kingburty

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Siemens
GIAsked by Giles

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...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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