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Beko

How to sort machine skipping cycles on a 15 year old Beko

Last posted about this at start of year, it does work as a machine just not sure how long the issue has been around for, it may of been years as I normally just set it and wait....

SOsontafix•almost 6 years ago
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Miele

Miele WDA111 Check Drainage

This fault displays after pump running for a while. I’ve literally checked and cleaned everything in the drainage system but still get the same message. Any help appreciated to...

GRGreenman•almost 6 years ago
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Siemens

Advice please - Siemens filter housing

Hi, I have a Siemens IQ300 and took out the filter to clean it. I needed to use grips because it was stuck with scale. I can see that the bit that the filter screws into is crac...

LYLynny66•almost 6 years ago
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Beko

Beko washing machine leaving water in the powder compartment

My machine is leaving water in the detergent compartment. I noticed a couple weeks ago that my machine was not rinsing as usual. I have emptied the drain hose and filter and did...

RORose•almost 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Waste pipe smell

Hello. I have a 4 year old Bosch washing machine which emits an unpleasant smell from the waste pipe. I assume it is a build up of soap in the pipe from years of use. In additio...

DADaj•almost 6 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint wmfug742g

Hi all. Iv just bought a 2nd hand hotpoint wmfug742g it all worked fine when I picked it up. Got it home plugged it in and the key lock will not come off. I hold the button down...

ERErni28•almost 6 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung problem

Hi. I have problem with my samsung washing machine model WF70F5E5U4W. Somethimes not reaching full speed on spin cycle and drops from 9 min to 1 min. When I enter in test mod an...

HRHrvoje•almost 6 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFO-2050/01 - all programs go to the rinse cycle. No error codes shown.

Hi to all, I've had a look at the Troubleshooting page but could not find a section which relates to this problem. We've had this machine for 17 years now and although the body...

MAmalteser65•about 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Rust stains on laundry

Hi, I have a 1.5 year old Beko WTG620M1W_WH and recently had some rust stains on my bedsheets and clothes. The filter was clear. Is this a problem with the washing machine or th...

TUTuli666•about 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

HELP PLEASE Hotpoint

Please see photos i don't know what to do squint drum noisy machine small bits of grey plastic when we wash stuff. All help and advice appreciated, many thanks . Stevie

STStevieb•about 6 years ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi ZWD1262W showing control board fault on drying but only if drying time set greater than 6 minutes

I have a ZWD1262W. It works fine as a washing machine. However if I try to use the drying function it will initially work (run, air heats up etc) but where I set the drying time...

STStuart•about 6 years ago
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Washing Machines
Indesit

WIXXE 127 indesit control board

Hi please can someone help, I am trying to find out what component Q14 is on the above control pcb of an indesit wixxe 127 machine, I don’t have a schematic, don’t know if Q14 i...

ADadrianallen•about 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing machine started beeping whilst off

Hi, I have a Leisure RI85421 Washing machine and it started beeping whilst off this morning. I tried to turn it on a bit later but nothing happened. I have tried turning it off...

HEHealsh•about 6 years ago
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Miele

MIELE 3164 Motor wont spin F50

In middle of cycle Miele displayed F50 clothes didnt spin. Cleaned filter machine span motor very slowly then stopped totally. If reset machine it fills and then pumps water out...

COCONCORDE•about 6 years ago
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LG

LG FH4U2TDN2L not filling

Not having much luck lately, acquired the above washing machine and the thing wont fill, the unit has a triple inlet and the valves serve the door jet (working) the pre wash par...

BLblinky3i•about 6 years ago

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Belt Drive Washer: Drum will not spin

Hi, I hope someone can help on this one. Got an old Whirlpool belt driven washing machine. I checked the belt and it's on good condition. The belt will spin the shaft without ca...

BEBenKim•about 6 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung Ecobubble

Hi, can anyone confirm from the attached photos that the drum position on my Samsung Ecobubble is correct or has it slipped somehow. It shredded a seal last week, fitted new sea...

NINico•about 6 years ago
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Washing Machines
Samsung

Samsung WF90F5E3U4W issue on agitation (I think!)

I've been through the common problems and I seem to have the reverse issue... Our machine will spin (if it manages to get to that part of the cycle), but it seems to have issues...

FIfindon•about 6 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko WTG721M1B washing machine drain pump

Hi, I wondered if anybody can help me identify a replacement drain pump for this machine as Beko don't stock the genuine part anymore. I can't find a universal part that seems t...

BLblinky3i•about 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washer shuts down completely

My washer shuts down at random times mid cycle including the display. If I turn off power and wait for about 1 min before I turn power back on, the machine runs and then stops a...

BEBen98•about 6 years ago

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