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BOAsked by bobdabuilda

What Is The Weight Of A Miele Washing Machine

Does anyone have a rough idea of its weight as I need to arrange delivery of one. I am guessing around 70kg-90kg???? The Miele website doesnt list the weights! Thanks

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
BAAsked by bart01

Are Hotpoint reliable?

I bought a Hotpoint wf860 super silent 1600 spin. At the moment it's not silent while on spin. Not a banging noise, more of a persistent sound in tune with the spinning drum. Al...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Poostix
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Hotpoint
FAAsked by farrelj

Is Hotpoint Aqualtis "super quiet"?

I was just looking for some opinions on the new Hotpoint Aqualtis range. I'm needing to get a new washing machine and really like the look of these and the fact that they are ad...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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RIAsked by richardwhite

Can I Connect Washer With Cold Hose Only?

Since we moved house a few months ago, our (old) Bosch WFF1201 seems to wash too hot when the boiler is full of hot water. I assume it's best to just use the cold hose for the i...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by richardwhite
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QWAsked by qwerty

Nasty Sulpher Smell Coming From Machine

I recently bought a 2nd-hand Bosch WFF 1201 and the machine washes just fine. However, a nasty sulphurous smell is coming from the drum. I did some research and discovered this...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by penny

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QWAsked by qwerty

How Do I Know If I'm Over/under-filling My Machine?

What are the general rules when it comes to how many clothes you place in the machine for each wash? I'm always worried that the machine isn't washing at maximum efficiency beca...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by qwerty
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John Lewis
IAAsked by iancambs

Jlwm 1203

My mission whilst off of work today was to buy a new maching to replace the 17 year old Ariston. (The door lock has stopped working and our 12 month old is taking a keen interes...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PEAsked by pete1970

Need washing machine wachine width less then 59 cm

Space is very tight for where my machine is to go, my current machine with a width 590mm will go in with a squeeze. So I've resorted to actually measuring machines on show in th...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SPAsked by Sponge

Cleaning Inside Washing Machine

I've had my Miele W4446 for 10 months now and I'm more than happy with it. It's never been used for a wash above 40deg. I recently obtained some sachets of Limescale and Deterge...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Sponge
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Miele
WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

Miele W 3740

I am currently the proud owner of a Miele W 3740 washing machine. Look out for a big review of it soon (I'll post a link here when it's ready) In the mean time anyone interested...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Miele
STAsked by steviep

New Miele W 3740 Owner

Just bought the W3740. Premier threw in free delivery, connection and testing and took the old washer away for £789. That was £30 more than the online price I gave them but that...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
PAAsked by paulwheadon

Levelling Machine

Do you have to exactly level the machine for optimum use? I have just purchased a W3922 and it is level front to back, but slightly out side to side. Will this make a difference...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
[PAsked by [email protected]

How Quiet Are The Miele W3240 / W3364Wps

Can anyone advise how quiet these two machines are, Miele’s website only gives insulation levels not decibels. We are comparing these with Siemens similar priced machines and th...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CHAsked by chrisdavis

Washer Motor Starts Then Stops Straight Away

ive never attempted to do diy washer maintenance before, but have told myself that im going to do it. When I start the machine off, the drum spins very briefly then cts out almo...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CDA
JWAsked by jw29722

Is It The Same Machine As Cda Ci555

There's a very good internet price on the ISE machine (£351) but the supplier cannot fulfil the guarantee as he covers London and St Albans, and I live many miles from there. He...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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CAAsked by catnap

Washing Machine Instructions

Can anyone please help. I have a second home in France. I have just purchased an Indesit WIL12 washing machine. Unfortunately, the instructioins are all in French. I need to obt...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
JOAsked by Joe90

What is Bosch quality like?

I am bidding on a second hand machine for my sister as she keeps bringing washing here . The seller will deliver the machine (Bosch 1201) He says the Machine is 5 years old but...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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QWAsked by qwerty

Low Hot Water Pressure

I'm new to the forum so let me start by saying 'hi'! Last week I purchased a 2nd-hand Bosch WFF 1201 washing machine. This was quite a relief as for the past six months I've bee...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Miele
DJAsked by djheward

Using Water Softeners with washing machine

well was thinking of going out next week to buy the w3740 however just read the manual on the miele site and they say that they do not recommend the use of installed water softe...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by meanwepe
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JAAsked by janecr

Installation And Removal

Are there any companies that you can recommend that remove the old machine and install the new one? I'd like to order from John Lewis but they only have a removal service (and y...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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