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Miele

Miele W460

Hello I have a Miele washing machine Softronic W460 that is about 16 years old. Last year I had a repair done & the chap who did it recorded I think about 8600 hours of use & me...

MAMargaret•over 7 years ago
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AEG

AEG/John Lewis lifter paddle removal

Hi does anyone know how to remove the lifter paddle on John Lewis model no:JLWM1605?

JIJim C•over 7 years ago
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Engineer recommendation

Can you recommend an engineer to help with an ISE washing machine, for the Cardiff area please.

SCScootergirl•over 7 years ago
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ISE Washing machine problem

My ISE washing machine is blowing all the fuses in my home when it’s switched on. This happened once before about 2 years ago, and is the only problem that I’ve had with this ma...

SCScootergirl•over 7 years ago
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marks on clothing

Hi, I have a Bosch WAQ283S0GB washing machine, around 5 years old. We have been getting a lot of marks on clothing recently, and also the wash cycle appears to complete but then...

ANandyt135•over 7 years ago

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AEG

AEG l9wbc61b drying problems

Hello, we have this washing machine for 8 months, been using every day. A few days back after washing clothes, the drying program didnt do its work. Clothes was still wet, we tr...

FEfeelingood•over 7 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch washing machine problems

My washing machine has not been working correctly for some time. I was told it could be the heating element, because I put it on a long 1.46 wash, it stopped somewhere along the...

ANAnya•over 7 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit washer lights flashing

All lights are flashing, except “rinse”and “cycle complete”, which are steady and three aren’t illuminated at all. it’s starting the cycle and taking the soap from drawer but th...

CHChelle88•over 7 years ago
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Washing machine door stuck

I have a Siemens wi12s140gb SI 12.14 washing machine. This morning I have put a wash on and the cycle has as far as I can tell completed correctly but the door will not open. Th...

DADavid Brown•over 7 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi washing machine Won't start

Hello my zanussi Electrolux zwx1605w has stopped working The on / off button works I can select a fabric setting but then the led lights just go out Its seems to shut down? the...

TOTony1969•over 7 years ago

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Washing machine porthole cracked

Hi I hope someone can help. Ive owned a Zanussi ZWHB7140P washing machine for 4 years without any issue and last week on a final spin the glass area of the door cracked. I manag...

PAPaddy72•over 7 years ago
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WDUD 9640 drain Pump (J10)

Hi, our machine was displaying a F05 error code. I cleaned out the hose and pump and still showed the code, so bought a new pump and just fitted it. The issue now is although th...

AAAaron•over 7 years ago
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Help! Something stuck in my hole! (not a joke!)

Hi, I've got a new LG washer/dryer. Yesterday I did a wash and the brass end (is it called an aglet?) of the drawstring on one of my hoodies managed to worm it's way through one...

GAGazzamundo•over 7 years ago
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Dispenser drawer

I can't seem to open dispenser drawer on my Iwc 81482 eco Indesit washing machine. It will only come out so far. Help please

[E[email protected]•over 7 years ago
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Washing Machines

Has My Door Seal Gone?

I haver a Hoover VTS 715D21X/1-80 washing machine. Wife rang me yesterday in work to tell me the washing machine has gone and there were soapy suds everywhere. I come home drain...

NANathan•over 7 years ago

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Bosch

bosch varioperfect WAQ243D1GB/01

Hello Folks I have the above washing machine which has a broken hinge. I am trying to find out how to remove the broke hinge from the door. Were there is normally a steel screws...

CHChamfer•over 7 years ago
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Broke tacho coil wires connector

Hello, Yesterday I broke the 2 wires of the tacho coil (the 2 wires that go into the coil). Is there a way to solder back the 2 wires in the coil. I cut a little of the plastic...

UAuas66•over 7 years ago
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Fixed drain pump now machine won't come on.

OK Apologies this is a re-post as I'm new and hadn't quite got the hang of it the first time. Seemed filled in my name as the topic. Checked everywhere. Can't find problem descr...

TOTony2351•over 7 years ago
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Beko

Beko WMC126W leaking water

Hi, I have a Beko WMC126W washing machine that is leaking water from the front bottom of the machine. I have a photo of where the leak appears to be coming from but can't identi...

DIDizzzyheights•over 7 years ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux EWG12440W (2007) starting to smell damp

We started renting a property a week ago (our first time) and the kitchen had a built-in Electrolux EWG12440W (released 2007, manual). We've noticed it smells 'damp'. On the fir...

KIKing Mustard•over 7 years ago

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