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Hole In Door Seal

While looking at the washer I noticed that there is a small hole (like a tear) in the rubber door seal. Should this be cause for concern?

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Curious
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Hoover New Wave Plus 5 E1 Error

Hi, I've been having an intermittent problem with my washer (Model A2120). Every now and again it stops mid cycle and comes up with an E1 error. It happened again yesterday, so...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Siphoning - Not Siphoning?

I am having to move the outlet drain hose every time we use the washing machine. In order to fill for wash I have to make sure the hose is high but to drain the water I have to...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washer smells, black mould in drum

My washer smells horrible. I've had the outlet pipe off, I've had the pipe to the pump off, but these were all OK. The smell seems to come directly from the drum. I've tried was...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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New Wave Auto Washer 1100 Can't Sustain Fast Spin

When the spin cycle shifts into higher speed you can hear the motor speed varying slightly and after a few seconds the spin stops with all leds flashing. Any help would be appre...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover Softwave Washer (1200 Ac330) Does Not Fill Or Switch On

Hi, my washing machine completed a full wash cycle with no problem, but then I loaded the machine up again and nothing this time - no water filling & no drum turning, however by...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover A3794 Computer Logic Washer Error Code

Could you help on a fault I'm encountering with my hoover computer logic 1300 washing machine? During a wash cycle the error message F2 or F8 flashes and beeps in the temperatur...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machine Noisy Then Started Smoking

My washing machine has been making a noise when spinning, it then stopped draining all of the water after the spin cycle and left a bit in the drum. I then tried it again, - it...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover Quattro Ws1300 Fails To Fast Spin

Fitted a new kitchen at the weekend. Moved washing machine 1 metre to left and replumbed it in. Once replumbed I put in a load of washing. At end of cycle there was no fast spin...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Clothes Are Stuck In Washing Machine

I have a Hoover Softwave 1100. My clothes are stuck in the washing machine and the door will not open. I donn;t think the machine went through the spin cycle. Please let me know...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Washer not taking in enough water

Hi, I have a 5year old Hoover WA110. According to Hoover's manual, the machine should take water to about a third of the way up the door window. If it doesn't, they say to use a...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover Door Hinge Broken

The door hinge on my mother's 18 month old Hoover washer has broken. I can easily remove the door, but I can't work out how to remove the hinge from the door to replace it. I've...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover Wa110 Fails To Pump Water Out

After a normal wash and rinse cycle, my Hoover Performa WA110 washer dryer does not pump the water out. Water remains in the drum and door does not open. I checked all buttons,...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machine Very Noisy When Spinning Fast

I have a washing machine that's started to be very noisy when spinning fast. The fault comes on even with a fairly moderate load of 2 or 3 towels, though not when empty. The noi...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover New Wave Error Code E1 - Instruction Manual Please?

I have a Hoover New Wave WA 1400 and I need the Hoover instruction Manual. My Hoover has started to display error codes E1 with all LED's flashing.

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover Ecologic. Water Is Pumping Out But Clothes Still Sopping Wet

The water is pumping out but the clothes are still sopping wet... I have checked the filter that is alright I have been told it may be the pressure chamber where is this???

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover Electron 1100 A3260 Not Filling With Water

I have an old Hoover washing machine (1983) which has given stirling service with only a few minor DIY repairs. However, it has stopped filling with water. At start of any cycle...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover Wa110 Washing Machine Sticking On Cycle

I have a hoover performa washing machine model WA110. The problem is that the programmer stops at the same point in the wash cycle (between 4-5). If I move it on by hand the pum...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Removing Door Seal On Hoover A2142 Washer

I wonder if you can help me? My new wave washer (A2142) recently started to show the E1 error code during every wash. I checked the eco ball and the pump, and the water is filli...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover Ecoligic Filter

I have had this washing machine for many years but now it keeps blocking please can you inform me where the filter is on this baby... I keep having to pay someone to come around...

Latest reply over 20 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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