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HOAsked by howard

Another Not Spinning Problem

Had this for a couple of months this time. What is different to the usual 'no spin' problem, is that it always starts to spin, you hear a second or two of the acceleration, and...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
AKAsked by akchappers

Zanussi Washing Machine Drum Seized Up

hi my zanussi fs1555w washing machine was on a wash cycle then a bit of a screech and it stopped! door opens fine and all lit up as it should.took back off as i thought belt had...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ASAsked by aslicer

Not Spinning: Spins Then Stops

I turned my beko wm5120w machine on today and the start light was on and also the spin/end button. Every 5 minutes it tries to spin for a couple of seconds then repeats itself....

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
RRAsked by Richie Rees

Hotpoint Ultima Wt741 Door Lock Light Not On

I have a hotpoint ultima wt741 , about 4yrs old , washing machine does not show that the door is closed , the red closed light does not now come on, and machine will not start....

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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STAsked by Stuart0923

Drum Pulley Thread Stripped

Hi All, I have stripped my Hotpoint BWM129 to change the bearings that have gone and got to the final point of getting the bolt out on the flywheel but it is a torx head and it...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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SHAsked by shheils

Lights Stuck On

Can anyone help me - all the option lights bar one will not go out even thought the machine is switched off. I have never used any of the options before.

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LOAsked by loulou

Washing machine faulty under guarantee but manufacturer gone bust

I have a Servis M6804W washing machine. Within 12 months, it had a fault with the LCD, and the engineer said something about it being a common electrical fault. In fact, browsin...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
GEAsked by GeeDee

Bosch Rcd Trip

Hi Our Bosche WFF2000 tripped our main RCD at the end of a wash (door lock had released) and now is permanently leaking live to earth. I have tried disconnecting the motor with...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ADAsked by Ad_87

Repair Or Replace?

Hi, I've got a Zanussi washer/dryer and all was well until mid wash yesterday it suddenly stopped working, I opened the door to find water still inside and it was powerless, the...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
CPAsked by cpc

Miele Stoppped Mid Cycle, Display Dark, Noises From Filter

Hi Miele W3830 stopped mid cycle, full of water the display is not responsive and dark. Power is OK Somrtimes makes noises as if it is trying to turn. Have drained the machine m...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Murphy

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Bosch
IAAsked by ian_cfc1

Bosch Waa 24171 Drum Dismantle

hi i have a bosch waa 24171 washing machine and i need to dismantle the drum! the only problem i have is it has loads of these little clips which you cant open unless you wedge...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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HEAsked by Helenforest

Washing Machine Fills With Water, But Does Not Go Into Detergent Drawer

I Have a oldish (12 years+) Siemans washing machine. It has just been plumbed into our new utility room. It is hot and cold fill and fills and washes ok, but water does not go i...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by MarkB

Doesn't always spin out properly at the end of a cycle

Hi, Over the last few months, my washing machine doesn't always spin out properly at the end of a cycle, and the clothes, although not sopping wet, need an extra spin. It is odd...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Murphy
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Indesit
JOAsked by johnparker

Indesit Washing Machine Stopped Working

Hi My indesit washing machine has stopped working halfway through its cycle. The lights for main wash and rinse are lit, the door lock light is out there is no water in it and i...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DUAsked by Dusty1

Ultima Wt741 "door" Fault

Hello, i have a ultima wt741 which is 3 years old and the problem is the that the door locks but no light sppears to say so on the display. It starts sometimes but wont finish t...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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MAAsked by Manxginge

Faulty Machine (Repair Needed After 2 Months)

Hi All I was wondering if somebody might be able to offer me some advice. We bought a Whirlpool AWO/R 4205 from B & Q in August 2009 when we purchased our new kitchen. Within tw...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
BUAsked by Bullhead

Hotpoint Ultima Tripping Electrics

First off hello all. Ive got a Hotpoint Ultima washer WT960 that was tripping as soon as you turned it on. So i did the usual disconnect the motor...it tripped....re attatched w...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Bullhead
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Indesit
NFAsked by Nicola Foy

Indesit Wil163 Washing Machine Flashing Lights

Hi all, I have gone to put my washing machine on and all that happens is that the door lock button flashes contant red and the delay timer and stain remover buttons contantly fl...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PEAsked by penfold

Clothes Sopping Wet After Spinning

We have the above machine. For the past few months, clothes have been coming out sopping wet, and on watching the machine, it does sometimes not spin at all, or will not do its...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AMAsked by Amy

Not Using Enough Water?

We bought the Bosch Maxx Classic a couple of years ago and for a long time I have suspected that it is TOO WATER EFFICIENT. I say this because it appears that the clothes are ne...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Michelle

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