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Beko

Beko WME7247W with error E11

Hi, I have a Beko washing machine model WME7247W that won't start. The digital screen lights up, but nothing changes when pressing any buttons. The start light is flashing. Foll...

KEKet•almost 7 years ago
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Beko

Beko washing machine wont start

Hi I am not sure if anyone will be able to help but I have a Beko WMD261W washing machine that has suddenly stopped working. It is quite a basic model with a turn dial system as...

WEweezie73•almost 7 years ago
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Beko

Beko HTV 8633 XS0

Dear Friends I have an issue with Beko HTV 8633 XS0, this machine only takes water and after few minutes the screen is shutting down. As long as the machine is off, the water st...

MEMendy•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

Possible pump bearing fault?

Hello guys, Having a bit of trouble with my washing machine. It still works perfectly but doesn't half make a racket at times. I've worked it out to be when I think it's drainin...

CPCpt Chronic•almost 7 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung WF8804RPZ washer

Hi... We have a new issue with the above washing machine. Usual faults are the filter blocked with pocket rubble etc but tonight's is different. The washer powers up and is able...

CHChrishorrocks•almost 7 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch VarioPerfect No start - Start/Reload light flashing

Hi folks Thanks in advance if you can assist me, I've tried the obvious things but can't see any indication in the manuals what's going on here... Brief history - machine strugg...

RORoss•almost 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WM742 - lights flashing / won't drain

Hello, Would appreciate any help. It's just out of its 2 year guarantee and I want to make sure I've tried everything reasonably possible before splurging my wages. During its s...

SASamsamsamsam•almost 7 years ago
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Fabric conditioner drains straight in to drum

I am using a hoover lindor washing machine and every time I use it the fabric conditioner immediately just drains in to the drum meaning the conditioner is rinsed straight away...

PAPaula•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

What is this object

This seems to have fallen off my machine, any ideas what its function is/where it goes? Cant upload picture but its circular and about 1inch -1.5 inch tall and goes to a bottle...

STStephentambo•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

what does 4E error code mean?

My Samsung top load washing machine has been giving me a 4E error code for a couple of weeks. I moved in to a new rental home about 2 months ago. The washer worked great in my o...

BRBrittany•almost 7 years ago

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Looking for a replacement FHP-motor U 112 S30 084146

hello! i find so many of theese fhp-motors on ebay but not with the same version. is it possible to use another one? like U 112 G 63 084161? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FHP-Motor...

KWkwasibengt•almost 7 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi zwj14591w tripping RCD

Hi All This week we have experience a problem with our Zanussi washing machine after 20 minutes. * I have check the Heating element with a voltmeter which shows 26.6 (could they...

4L4lps•almost 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint still tripping RCB

I have a hotpoint wmxtf742 which tripped the rcb. I had a look and found the interlock had blow along with the harness plugged into it at the door end. I have just replaced the...

MCMcroycey•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

ZWT71201 WA -38 ver Drive belt slipping off

Hello community. I have a Zanussi ZWT71201 WA. It was making an unusual noise, so I removed the back shield and looked inside the machine. I found the drive belt was disconnecte...

GRgratitude•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

Softener compartment full of water

Grinding washing machine. Washer drawer in the softener section keeps filling with water. So have to empty it at end of every wash. I have cleaned it put a service cleaner throu...

GRGrundig washer•almost 7 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit wd10

I have a seventeen year old indesit wd10 it seems to make a grinding noise randomly almost like the sound is cogs grinding/slipping against each other when it’s really goes for...

SOSoulmanuk•almost 7 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover DXOA410C3 - is this noise normal?

Hello, I've got a Hoover DXOA410C3 which is about 2 months old now, and I've noticed it makes quite a loud whining noise when you turn the drum (by hand or when the motor turns...

CJcjrp•almost 7 years ago
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Candy

Candy error recurring

Hi... Long story short, I have a Candy GVS1610TH. Error code E03 keeps recurring. I've cleaned out the filter, the sump hose, the waste hose, taken the heating element out and t...

BOBobbydazzler•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

Filter blocked

Bosch washing machine. I am trying to clear my Washing machine filter. But when taking off the stopper on the emergency hose no water draining out. How do I unblock this hose pl...

GIGilly28•almost 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

FC Error message

I have a Samsung EcoBubble 9kg. The wash cycle is fine but when it gets to the dryer stage and error message comes.up saying "FC" and starts beeping. Any suggestions?

ZEZee•almost 7 years ago

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