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Identify relay for door lock

Hi folks, I have an Electrolux EWF10843 in front of me with an intermittent, non-opening door lock. Have checked the following; Pressure switch and tube Door lock Inlet solenoid...

WHwhite66over 5 years ago
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Hoover

Error 22 code hoover washing machine

Hi, our washing machine keeps stopping after around 2 minute mark with the error code 22 which suggests a drainage problem. It sounds like the pump is working albeit struggling....

WAWashing_machine_noviceover 5 years ago
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Which Stacking kit

I will be moving to a smaller home imminently and wish to stack my T490 dryer on top of my Distinction 500 W/M. Which is the appropriate stacking kit?

ALAlan Seckerover 5 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung QDrive making grinding noise when drum is turning

Good evening all, As the title says there is a low noise whenever the drum on my machine spins. Has only happened in the last week or so which coincides with the machine talking...

CEceolnamaraover 5 years ago
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Miele

Miele washer only spins with hose over sink

Please help. Miele washing machine will not spin when hose is connected to the drain - check drain light comes on but this is clear. It will spin when I pull the machine out and...

TETeresaover 5 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch Maxx 6 not draining

Heeeelllp!!! I am usually handy with keeping our washing machines going but this one is giving me nightmares. The serial number is wab28161gb/13 So, the washer would not drain....

ISIslaover 5 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch washing machine or Zanussi/ Electrolux or Samsung?

I'm about to buy a new washing machine . initially I was thinking to buy a samsung washer dryer or just a samsung washing machine around £400 to £600 range but after some resear...

OMOmidover 5 years ago
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Hoover

Help needed Hoover DXOA 410C3B top lid removal

Hi all thanks for the add. I have a hoover DXOA 410C3B washing machine that has a damaged door seal, I have seen a tutorial advising to take the top wood panel off to reveal the...

DAdannyb1over 5 years ago
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Panasonic

Panasonic NA-168VX2 spare part AXW22586YK0

The plastic disk at the back of my washer drum has broken off and I am struggling to find the part in the title. Does anyone have any suggestions of how I can source this or alt...

IRIRISHGENIUSover 5 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch washing machine - no power - no lights

Hi I have an old Bosch Hausgerate GmbH washing machine E-NR: WFL1200ZA/09 FD 8109 003497 Ty WIM34 14. The machine was working, then it stopped and had no power. I checked the wa...

LELearnerTover 5 years ago

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LG

LG Washing machine is so noisy!

So I’ve bought a LG AI DD V3 F4V309WSE 9 kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine from curry’s a couple of weeks ago the first time I used it, it rattled like hell! Yes I took the bolts out...

TWTwilliams86over 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko WTB840E1 unable to remove filter to clear.

Hi The filter cap on our machine is stuck. Last time this happened it was blocked but could be removed. From looking online and at the articles it seems likely something is stuc...

CFCflipover 5 years ago
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John Lewis

John Lewis Washing Machine - JLBIWM1402 - cleaning filter / water in tray

Hi All, I have a John Lewis Washing Machine JLBIWM1402. I have two questions: 1. The washing machine has a white water pump cap and to the right a grey emergency hose. What is t...

SOSophie01over 5 years ago
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Miele

Miele Novotronic W913 Allwater instruction manual needed

Few days ago I got well preserved, second hand ``Miele Novotronic W 913 Allwater``. This is my first experience with Miele product, so I would like to read the instructions for...

DAdapostolovic71over 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko WTL94151B power cycling on and off and clicking noise

Hi There, At a bit of a loss - we bought a new BEKO WTL94151B about 3-4 weeks ago as of last night it started making a weird clicking noise , like the door lock is constantly tr...

THthyphsover 5 years ago

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Samsung

Samsung Top Load Washing Machine Spin issue

Hi My samsung wa65f5surw/sa top loader has stopped spinning. No error codes, the wash cycle goes as normal but when complete the closes are sopping wet? I have c;leaned the inte...

NInickharrisonover 5 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover HDB 854 DN cracking noise

Hey all, Our washing machine has been making this cracking/scraping weird noise while on cycle as in the video. I've tried: - removing plastic bits inside the drum and checked f...

ANandzaover 5 years ago
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Miele

Miele w806 drum bearings help

Hello! I've decided to replace the noisey bearings on my Miele Washing machine. I reckon it must be about 25 years old so the drum was seriously stuck. However I have managed to...

GEGEORGEWover 5 years ago
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Sink water gushing back into washing machine

My washing machine's waste pipe doesn't seem to be long enough. It sort of droops downwards when attached to the sink and the sink water returns back into the washing machine no...

BOborlorjeeover 5 years ago
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Miele

miele novotronic W970, rinse light flashing

the machine is around 20years old. we brought it with us when we moved to nz. water is entering fine, and it is draining fine. i think it is when the drum wants to turn. so the...

JUJulia Dennyover 5 years ago

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