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Candy

CANDY GRAND O'vita start stop button won't work

hi, I've got a CANDY GRAND O'VITA (GVS 128D3-80), its the smart touch one that isn't so smart, its 18 months old and now the start/stop button isn't working, its the button that...

CHchrisb83•over 6 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Maxx7 WM, stops with F17 twice a cycle at the same point

I have a Maxx7 Washing Machine that is about 4/5 years old. A few months ago it started stopping during a wash with an F17 error. Pressing the start button the wash continues un...

OLolaybolx•over 6 years ago
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Bush - Doesn't drain but does when "drain" program selected

Hello! Have a Bush washing machine that doesn't want to to drain in the process of a selected wash cycle. However...when the dial is turned to the just "drain" option, it will h...

SHShay223•over 6 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch wvg30461gb Won’t start

I have a Bosch wvg30461gb. It locks but doesn’t start. There is no beeping or any drum or pump action after door locks. I can’t hear any relays in action either after the door l...

TOTom83•over 6 years ago
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New machine leaving tiny dark stains

Hi, I have just had a new washing machine installed by the engineers. Some of my clothes are coming out with tiny circular stains only a few millimetres in size. The stains are...

RARayS•over 6 years ago

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Are water levels in washing machine correct?

I've just published a new article about water levels in washing machines. Many people suspect their washing machine isn't taking in enough water but are they right? Is there a f...

WHWhitegoodshelp•over 6 years ago
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Bosh Washing Machine Error 23

Hi My brother has just fixed my Bosch Washing Machine Error Code 23. But now needs the combination to clear the front display panel , Please can anyone help. Thanks June Ps Bosc...

JUjune•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Leak from soap drawer at 60 Degrees or more

My Beko washing machine soap drawer overflows with suds when I was at 60 Degrees or more ... it doesnt do it at lower temps only 60 and above ... the suds flow out of it really...

COColleen•over 6 years ago
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olbiker

Bosch Washer /Dryer Series 6 ,WVG30461GB/03 ,just three years old has developed a drying fault , it puts water into the main drum within the first two minute's at the start of e...

OLoldbiker•over 6 years ago
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Mr Alan Stockdale

I have a Bosch series 6 WVG30461GB/02 Not drying clothes, coming out hot and steamy. There is no water coming from the condensor water valve which is brand new. I have tested fo...

STstockdalep•over 6 years ago

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Servis

Broken servis washing machine

Help! My washing machine switches to "end" seconds after selecting any cycle. The pump runs (no water is now left in the machine) and then that's it..... nothing. I've changed t...

GOGodzuki•over 6 years ago
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Servis

Servis w714f4hdw

Help! My washing machine switches to "end" seconds after selecting any cycle. The pump runs (no water is now left in the machine) and then that's it..... nothing. I've changed t...

GOGodzuki•over 6 years ago
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Candy

Candy bianca door seal

Hi there looking for some help on sorting the door seal on my machine candy bianca as door seal leaking (spring loaded wire has popped off Interior in drum )any help would be ap...

ADAdamj•over 6 years ago
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Beko

BEKO WDX8543130W Not Draining

Hello, Hoping someone could kindly help me here. I have a BEKO WDX 8543130W and the unit is not draining. I have removed pump and filter, all clear. Tested pump by powering exte...

ILILKR•over 6 years ago
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ANDREW99

having some trouble with beko washer. the spin cycle would not complete.. ie just kept spinning.. door seems to be locked and wont open even sometime after turned off..

ANandrew 99•over 6 years ago

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Swan sw2023 can't find help!

Hi all, hope you can help. I've moved in with the Mrs and discovered that the washing machine is plugged into the hot tap. I've never heard of a machine where it's not supposed...

MOMonsieurIncroyable•over 6 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover link beeps twice, flashes time and stops mid cycle.

Hi there! I bought a new Hoover link one touch two weeks ago. Every now and then it will beep a couple of times and then the time remaining flashes. It stops spinning and 2 mins...

DRDrwash•over 6 years ago
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Can I turn off Auto dosing?

How do I turn off the auto dosing feature on my BEKO washing machine? Thanks.

WOWobby•over 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aqualtis F03 error

I have the error code f03 that is intermittent. I've changed the element but that hasn't cured it. It's strange that the machine often continues working for a while after the co...

MOMorp•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

unknown washing machine brand

I'm trying to order a new door seal for a washing machine I inherited with a house i recently bought, but cannot find it's brand attached photo any ideas please https://imgur.co...

JEjeremylochinver•over 6 years ago

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