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CUAsked by Curious

Stacking Washers And Dryers

Do you have any advice about stacking a washer and dryer? Should one do it at all? What are the issues involved and what sort of stacking kit is best? I can't seem to get a stra...

Latest reply almost 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Spare Parts For A John Lewis Machine

Hello, Thanks for this great website - Just what I was looking for! I'm considering buying a John Lewis washing machine following the positive comments about them on this site....

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KAAsked by Kay

John Lewis Jlblwm 1401

First can I say what a great website! My Tricity Bendix BA450 has just died on me, so I need to replace it I emailed Tricity Bendix (which turned out to be Electrolux) to ask fo...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JOAsked by joanne

Overflow

hi anybody got any ideas as to why every time my machine a(baumatic mega 6ss) goes onto rinse it sends my plumbing into overflow mode from the tank in the loft, having just move...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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FHAsked by fhwong

Miele Aquastop

I am about to buy a washing machine for my new flat. I have been advised to buy a Miele - and after doing some research I have come across your site and other reviews all recomm...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Guest Guest

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DUAsked by dundee

Direct Enamel Front And Sides

What are direct enamel front and sides? What benefit do they offer?

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by AnnaEickmann

New Miele - Hot Smell

I just had a new Miele washer/dryer combo machine delivered to me today. In the first cycle that runs to get the machine started with no clothes in it, the washer is giving off...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SAAsked by salb

Why is door right-hand opening?

Are all miele machines right-hand opening only? Having read the reviews and advice on your site I had persuaded myself to invest in one however since the machine goes in a cupbo...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DOAsked by dougt

Looking For Recommendation - John Lewis Or Zanussi

Hi - looking for a bit of advice on buying a washer/dryer Out Hotpoint WD63 has packed up for the last time (not even 3 years old but has required numerous engineer visits and I...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SUAsked by sureshski

Electrolux Washing Machine Manuals

Can anyone help me find a manual and wiring diagram for a 1999/2001 Electrolux Washing Machine Model EW 441 F, Pr N 914240829? I'm in Sri Lanka and need to sort our repairs myse...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LYAsked by lynlyn

Laundry is getting badly creased

Has anyone had problems with laundy creasing using a Bosch washer???

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CHAsked by Christine

Trying To Decide whether to buy a Miele washing machine

Hello My washing machine has given up the ghost after 4 and a half years, and has now been written off by the insurance company (after a lot of trouble). Various people have rec...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CHAsked by chrishall

Installing A Miele Washer on floorboards

Just took delivery of a Miele washing machine today, and the instructions say that if you have a flloor made of floorboards (which we have), the machine should be mounted on a p...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Guest chrish
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WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

What Is The Ise Washing Machine?

ISE is no longer trading. This is was a new concept in supplying washing machines by an independent washing machine repairers group called UK Whitegoods. ISE stands for, Indepen...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JMAsked by Julie Mayo

Miele Spares

Where on earth can one buy spare parts for both a W863 washing machine and a T495C tumble dryer? I need a new soap dispensing drawer for the washing machine and a condenser for...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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HSAsked by hsbrennan

Miele Not So Good!

Can you help? We invested in a Miele washing machine while living in Germany and brought it back to the UK with us four years ago. It is only 6 years old and is broken. A reliab...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TGAsked by TGregory

Miele quality?

I am a habitual buyer of cheap washing machines and to my cost I have had 6 machines in the last 11 years and consider myself fortunate if they last 2 years, I think I was foole...

Latest reply about 20 years ago by Guest pamela mahar
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TOAsked by tom

Should I buy an Intergrated washing machine?

Just over a year ago (you guessed it warranty is up ) we had a new kitchen fitted complete with shiny new intergrated washing machine, kitchen and appliances were from Howdens....

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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RAAsked by raylett

Miele - Are They All Quiet?

Hi there, My AEG washing machine has just finally given up on me - we are ready to say goodbye to it as it also sounds like Concorde as the bearings are starting to go. We have...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CWAsked by catastrophe wife

White patches on laundry - could it be my Magnetic Descaler?

I live in a hard water area and I have been in the habit of adding water softener products (Calgon and the like) to my wash. Last year I moved to a new build block of flats and...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Guest DT

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