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Zanussi

Zanussi softener not going down

I’ve had my zanussi machine for about 5 years and normally when the softener doesn’t go down like everyone else I give the drawer a thorough clean but this model has a plastic c...

MAMarie•over 7 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWDC6125S not working

Have gone through nearly everything with this problem, there was all flashing lights on machine (no LCD display) checked pump line for objects, checked motor carbon brushes (not...

PAPaul K•over 7 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit front cover removal

Model: indesit iwsd 61251 c eco(eu) Decided to change door seal for my indesit. Managed to remove old one, that was easy enough but now can't get on the new one on inside drum....

ARArturs•over 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint 962P Ultimate - Noise on spin

Anyone have any ideas what’s causing this noise? Doesn’t seem like usual failed bearing noise. I’ve attached audio file - first few minutes of an independent spin cycle - noise...

MBMBR•over 7 years ago
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Help I've lost my emergency drain

Hi when cleaning my beko wtg841b1w, i pushed the emergency drain hose to far and it fell through the hole and into the machine is there any way i can get it back out?!

AMAmie•over 7 years ago

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Need a new washer with an easy to open door

Hi everyone, my old Miele Novotronic Premier 520 has died after many years I bought it originally because it had a button on the the top panel that opened the washer door. This...

MRMrsWashy•over 7 years ago
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What is this part & is it crucial?!

Have just found this next to my washing machine, is it part of it? Hoping not, but if it is, is it vital? See pic.

ROroofie71•over 7 years ago
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Very noisy spin cycle and damaged case....

I've got a Hoover DHL14102D3 washing machine that is 14 months old. In the last week, the spin cycle has been getting noticeably noisier. Last night it sounded like there was a...

WAWarrenB•over 7 years ago
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Rubber seal damage between inner and outer drum - usable while waiting for repair?

Hi, I've tried the troubleshooting guides for common problems, but haven't been able to work out the answer to this. I'm hoping someone here can help. I recently completed a was...

JBjbromley•over 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint wont perform final spin .

Please help ! . So I have a Hotpoint fml462 9kg washing machine 18 months old , As of last week it has stopped going into the final spin . IT fills with water , washes , drains...

CACasey1082•over 7 years ago

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Only certain programs work

Hi, I looked into the common problems, but I didn't see this one there, maybe I missed it. My washing machine, a Hoover Dynamic Next, only starts when I select certain programs....

JOjohnkeller•over 7 years ago
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Classixx internal fuse trip

Hi all, our washing machine (Bosch Classixx) is tripping after starting the cycle at random times. It’s not tripping the power circuit (RCD) it seems to set off a fuse internall...

CHchrisbeed•over 7 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch avantixx7 vario perfect

I have a Bosch avantixx7 vario perfect washing machine and it won't Rinse on Wash cycle cold or hot. I have to do just a rinse at the end. Any ideas?

PEPeteprocop•over 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WMJLL742

Hi, I have a hotpoint WMJLL742 washing machine. It’s 2 years old but sounds like the bearings need replacing. I’m happy to do this myself but I can’t find bearings for this mode...

PHPhil•over 7 years ago
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Beko

Beko wm5100w bearing?

hi, i've just took my washing machine apart, recently a few times smoke and burnt smell came out of it especially after spinning, and yesterday i also heard knocking loud noise...

KRkrisztian•over 7 years ago

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Neff

Any clue what this animation on a Neff V5340X2GB display means?

The display on my Neff Washing machine continuously shows this animation. Any clue what it means? It starts this as soon as I power it on and turn the dial to any program. It ne...

MUMus•over 7 years ago
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Candy

Candy Alise EVO W 6863 D - Flashing Door Light

All of a sudden the machine has stopped working, there's been no bang, no smoke, no issues up until now. We loaded up the washer closed the door and selected a washing cycle but...

TItired-boy•over 7 years ago
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washing machine shows E03

My Hoover dyn8164 D2x washing machine shows E03, I tried to open the drain filter but I only can open outside part the black inside part can't be removed. I wonder why they desi...

ETEthan•over 7 years ago
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John Lewis

John Lewis drain filter inaccessible

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help with a John Lewis washing machine JLBIWM1403 that is not draining. I have looked at common faults/troubleshooting etc and am unable to proce...

NINick2•over 7 years ago
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Door Seal

I've ordered a door seal for my beko washing machine and the part is basically the some as the old one except it has two small tubes on the top of the seal which create two open...

KBKBR•over 7 years ago

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