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Miele

Miele leaves water in bottom of door seal

have taken delivery of a miele prestige plus washer from john lewis .it is fantastic so far,the display panel is great as it tells me how long each programme takes also you can...

SAsandranover 19 years ago
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Miele

Registration Of 10 Year Warranties?

For those who have registered for the FREE Miele 10 year warranty, (currently underwritten by Domestic & General Services Ltd) do you get any confirmation that they have process...

UUuumodeover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
Miele

Miele Vs Bosch - New Which? Reliability Report

Hi, I've read a lot of useful information on this forum so firstly thanks! However I'm still having trouble deciding between buying a Miele washer/dryer over and a Bosch. Here's...

SLslamdunkover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines

Question About Guarantee

Interested to read about the ISE Washing Machine, and particularly the idea of local independent repair/support. However, the downside of a local independent repairer is the lac...

MAMartinjkover 19 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Build Quality

Howdy folks, great site!! Have been looking for a new machine for a while now (current one is on its last legs) I decided on either a Bosch, Zanussi or AEG. having extensively r...

MAMacladdover 19 years ago

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How to connect up new washing machine?

Hi there, I hope somone can help. I bought a siemens washing machine heavily discounted in the john lewis clearance on boxing day. Now its arrived, I can't work out how to plumb...

VSvsparkesover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines

Drum Bearings Gone

Hi, The bearings on my Hotpoint WMA31 need replacing and I've been quoted £149, so have decided to get a new machine (it's older than 5 yrs). As I live in a flat, I want to get...

UCuctpjaeover 19 years ago
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Limescale ?

As I mentioned in my first post I've just had first ever problem with my W980 mile washing machine. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the engineer says death by limescale. We mov...

CECeltictajover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines

Does Calgon Make Sense Financially?

Since I am investing in a Miele (rather expensive for me) I was thinking of protecting it from the hard water in my area by using Calgon or similar product. Andy has, as most of...

UUuumodeover 19 years ago
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How do I disconnect my old washing machine ready for a new one?

Currently I've got hot and cold water supply plumbed in. Do I simply rotate the taps from the vertical handle position... I assume clockwise, and that will stop the water so I c...

UUuumodeover 19 years ago

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Help! Brand New Wachine Machine Won't Work

I'm praying there is someone out there who will read this and know what to do about this problem........ Just bought a brand new washing machine which was delivered yesterday af...

SPspacehoundover 19 years ago
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Hoover

How To Remove A Hoover Performa 1100 Top?

Hi, I've just recently acquired a Hoover Performa 1100. Can anyboby tell me how to remove the top? I've unscrewed the three back screws, as I have took the back trim off it look...

JIJim Curtisover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
John Lewis

Jlwm1202 Feedback

Hi Having read the Washerhelp review, I recently purchased a JLWM1202. Thought I'd share a little feedback: 1) The order process was excellent. I ordered online, was called the...

TOtomroyalover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
Miele

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...

[E[email protected]over 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
AEG

Zanussi, Aeg Or Jlwm?

Hi washerhelp, Out of the AEG 52180, Zanussi ZWF1221 or the JLWM 1202 (would buy from John Lewis as I agree totally with what you say about them) which one would you choose plea...

YOyoj13over 19 years ago

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"Green" Washing Machines Can Be greenwash

This forum is to discuss environmental and green issues related to washing machines. I’m looking to get things into proper perspective though, and believe green issues shouldn't...

WHWhitegoodshelpover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines

What This Forum's For -

This forum is to discuss any general washing machine subjects not covered elsewhere on the Washerhelp forums. If the topic IS covered elsewhere but that forum is locked it's bec...

WHWhitegoodshelpover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
Miele

Difference Between Miele W3240 And W3240a

hi,i am looking to buy a miele washer and am keen on a w3240.i have noticed on a few websites that there is also a w3240A,is this the same machine or a different model? thanks p...

PApaulhover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hoover

Hoover Performa 1100 Manual Wanted

Hi, I've just recently acquired a Hoover Performa 1100. Can anyboby tell me what this machine should do whilst drying? On both drying cycles the machine heats up but only seems...

JIJim Curtisover 19 years ago
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Washing Machines
Miele

Built In Scales

Wouldn't it be useful for a high end machine to have a built in scale that can measure the weight of the laundry e.g. 3kg for Express Wash. So you would know the weight limitati...

UUuumodeover 19 years ago

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