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Zanussi
PAAsked by PaulHunnisett

Zanussi Z716WT83BI

My integrated washer dryer doesn’t heat up as it did before on a wash/dry programme. I have changed the heating element, checked the front drain, and cleared out any minor clogg...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hisense
PEAsked by Petersonjk

Hisense JF 1 part has come loose

Hello, I’m new to the forums. My other half has got a sock trapped in the door and so we have a big flood. After taking the machine out, cleaning, drying and putting the machine...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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RUAsked by Ruth_the_HC

Washing machine leak

Hi Andy I would be grateful if you could shed some light on why my Bosch Serie 6 washer dryer (WVG30462GB) leaks clear water through the detergent dispenser drawer and has also...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Ruth_the_HC
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Zanussi
WAAsked by washerQ

Zanussi ZWF 5140P (Flexi Dose) sound while draining

I have an older Zanussi ZWF 5140P washing machine that makes a pretty curious sound while draining, the sound stops when the draining is finished. I have a video attached, sound...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
SSAsked by south east Si

leak from soap dispenser housing Beko WIX845400

Hi all I have searched and read lots of bits but am still not sure what has caused my issue etc. So the machine is a Beko WIX845400 and I have a leak (that seems to be intermitt...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover
LEAsked by Leandro

drum Hoover DXP 412AIW3/1-80 drum not rotating

Hello everyone, Yesterday night after finishing the 1st round of clothing, I fill the machine again as always, and after pressing the start button I soon realize the timer was s...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Leandro
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ROAsked by Rob123

Carbon brushes fitted but won't spin fast enough

I have fitted 2 new carbon brushes, which were completely worn out. But now it doesn’t seem to spin fast. It almost gets up to speed but then just slows down again. I’ve changed...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BWAsked by Ben Wiki

ISE 10 1606W Suspension Part or Compatible Needed - disassembly instructions also needed

Please can anyone tell me where I could buy Suspension Parts or Compatible for the ISE 10 1606W, and / or disassembly instructions. Even the specs of the part would help. I unde...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
WAAsked by Warren_UK

I can't find an emergency drain pipe on a Bosch Maxx 6!!

Hi. My Bosch Maxx 6 is full of water and won't drain. I took the front cover off and can't find an emergency drain pipe. Am I missing something here? It is full of water and I c...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
TIAsked by TimH

Bosch Serie 4 drum rotation

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can provide some thoughts/suggestions on an issue we're having. We bought a second hand Bosch Serie 4 washing machine. Recently we've noticed that the...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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NEAsked by Nel

Nel

My Hotpoint washing machine is only 13 months old and only used about once a week. Today towards the end of the wash I noticed a very strong oily, plastic type smell coming from...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MIAsked by Mihai

The Washing Machine does not start

A few days ago I used the washing machine, it worked for a minute and then there was a noise, (like a short circuit), and a heavy smell, the washing machine stopped and has not...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
GDAsked by GDF

Zanussi Z816WT85BI not running drying cycle - Need help with diagnostic mode please

I have a washer dryer which is just outside the warranty period and has failed again with the same fault with the dryer in this washer\dryer model. Anytime the programme is set...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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INAsked by Ingolf

Draining water puzzle . . .

The washing machine is an LG WD1200D. After completing a wash normally, the next wash wouldn't drain (made a different beeping noise with four of the lights on the selection dia...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Ingolf
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Bosch
ROAsked by Robbie

Bosch Classixx 1400 Express WAE28162GB/03

Hi I have a Bosch Classixx 1400 Express WAE28162GB/03. It did a wash but didn,t rinse the clothes off. I discovered that it was not spinning. I have cleaned the water pump out t...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Zanussi
LAAsked by Laserdave

Zanussi ZW171201 stuck on 1 minute

Our Zanussi Integrated machine will not complete the washing cycle it wont go past 1 minute remaining I have cleared debris from the pump but this didn't clear the problem Wonde...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TEAsked by teskerpop

Will this just be a drain pump replacement?

Hi I have a Beko wtk62051w washing machine. During a wash cycle I heard a loud rattling metal noise. After the wash ended, I saw the metal tab off a hoodie had been ripped off....

Latest reply about 4 years ago by andyr12345
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LG
JAAsked by jakeb

Lg. Drum screeching

Hi all. I just did a wash on a 40 and towards the end my drum started screeching and spinning very slowly. When the wash finished all I could smell was burnt rubber?! Any sugges...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
EDAsked by Eden

Hoover Washing Machine Won't Start. Flashing lights. Pattern not listed in manual. Still beeps.

I have already read through the washing machine common faults help guide Hello, my Hoover Dynamic Next DXCC69W3 9Kg Washing Machine (4 years old) has suddenly stopped working. T...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
SMAsked by Sam Miller

Miele W570 leaking from water path seal between water inlet valve and mechanism behind dispenser

Hi all, My W5780 alerted me to a "waterproof fault" i.e. the bottom of the machine had pooling water internally. I've traced the leak to the black rubber "water path seal" betwe...

Latest reply about 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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