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Zanussi

Zanussi FLS1183W will not spin

I have a Zanussi FLS1183W. It will wash, but not spin. I have read the troubleshooting guide and consequently have tried the following without success: - Checking for obstructio...

ARArchippus•about 7 years ago
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Hoover

Problem Hoover Nextra HNL 6146

Good afternoon, Excuse me for my bad English. I hope you'll understand me and you'lle be able to help me. My washmachine Hoover Nextra HNL 6146 show the error code 7. The magnet...

YVYvan•about 7 years ago
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Micro

Samsung WF70F5EDW4X will not drain. I was doing a small load when my washing machine had shown a 5UD error message. I let it be as I read it could be the excess detergent. It di...

MIMicro•about 7 years ago
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Wash machine power point p35105vw

washing machine don’t seam to be spinning properly and clothes come out soaked iv tried drain it and took filter out it’s like it’s not spinning fast enough ? Can’t find the man...

JOJohncuts200•about 7 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Maxx 6 not completing cycles

Hi, I have a Bosch maxx 6 code "WAB28161GB/01". I moved from the UK to the Dominican Republic and have tried to use the machine since I have moved. I am on 220v so that is not t...

THTheo•about 7 years ago

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Excessive dust on clothes

Hi. Hoping someone can help me from going out of my mind. I have an LG front loader washer dryer. Even though I rarely use the dryer as I find it takes so long to dry clothes, I...

MAMand•about 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

ISE10 1606W Pressure switch question

I have a 10 year old ISE10 1606W and recently it's been aborting washes in the middle of a program. It will sometimes spin, when spin is selected separately, but mostly not. Occ...

DEDerailleur•about 7 years ago
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New door interlock fitted but door does not lock

My Hotpoint washer drier WDAL 8640 P door would not open and handle also broke. I replaced the handle and the interlock, but now it does not lock. The machine seems to know that...

BUBugtao•about 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint wt540 not finishing wash

Hello, I have the above machine. It keeps stopping ‘mid wash’, with two flashing lights (numbers 2 and 4) and the start button rapidly flashing. Various sources say this is faul...

PHPhil EVERSON•about 7 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Door Lock light flashing

I have replaced what looked like a burnt out DOOR LOCK INTERLOCK SWITCH 1604781 and also the loom of wires to be sure as they were burnt out too. Still get the door lock light f...

MAMattyDub•about 7 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aqxgd169pm washing machine

Hi all. Probably a dumb question ... I have a hotpoint washing machine Its about 8 years old . Dont want to get rid of it however might be best option as more economical..... Mo...

JVJvc600•about 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WT540 washer stopping mid-wash

Hi, I am hoping someone can give me some guidance. I have a Hotpoint WT540 washer, which is now stopping mid-wash, and displaying two flashing lights on the vertical indicator (...

PHPhil EVERSON•about 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

WDD 030 - noisy pump

I have a brand new WDD 030 washing machine. The only issue is that when the water drains, there is an unpleasant "knocking" or "gurgling" sound that seems to come from behind th...

MEmediafriendly•about 7 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch series 2 tripping

My bosch series 2 washer trips after about 15 seconds of filling with water but when I run a spin cycle to empty the water it works fine. (I had a problem with it not pumping ou...

LELej719•about 7 years ago
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Loose parts

MHi I would very much appreciate some help, my Idestit washing machine was make a noise as if money was in the drum, but when I checked I found these parts, please see images, a...

ANAndyrad•over 7 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch 1400 express not reaching full spin.

Have a Bosch Classix 1400 express in storage which seems to work on wash cycle, but once it reaches the spin cycle it never gets above the lowest revolution, then stops and rest...

JOJomico•over 7 years ago
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Miele

Miele washing machine keep draining after completing all cycles

Hi All, I've a problem with my Miele premier 520 washing machine - it goes through all cycles as it should and when it gets to draining and remaining time show 0 on the display...

DAdave78•over 7 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWDD7143 Express Wash&Dry fails with F13

Hi all, My Indesit IWDD7143 washer dryer has developed a rather peculiar issue where the drying part of the Express Wash & Dry cycle fails about two or three minutes in with an...

FRFraser•over 7 years ago
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Miele

Miele making squeaking noise

hi. I got a miele w1 classic and when spinning it's making bad squeaking noise and really doesn't sound right please help

STsteven seage•over 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

How long is the anti-crease cycle?

How long is the anti-crease cycle in a Miele Premier Novo washing machine? I've just acquired this machine and am currently running a cycle and am wondering if the anti-crease c...

COcolthart•over 7 years ago

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