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Indesit
FRAsked by Fraser

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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COAsked by colthart

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
STAsked by Star_fish

Strange noise Samsung Ecobubble on rinse

My Samsung eco bubble 8kg front loader has started to make a strange sound on the rinse only cycle. Doesn’t do this at all on the wash cycle. Spins as normal. Any idea what it i...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

Are Washing Machine Spin Speeds A Con?

The slower your washing machine spins the better. It will be cheaper to buy, quieter, should be more reliable and should last longer. However, it's not much use if the laundry i...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Cozza
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JOAsked by johnkeller

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....

Latest reply over 7 years ago by johnkeller

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Indesit
PKAsked by Paul K

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
PEAsked by Peteprocop

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?

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
MAAsked by Marie

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
MBAsked by MBR

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AMAsked by Amie

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?!

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
ANAsked by Anya

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Anya
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ROAsked by roofie71

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.

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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WAAsked by WarrenB

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
PHAsked by Phil

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
KRAsked by krisztian

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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TAAsked by Tardigrade

Help! Very large capacity domestic washer search?

Hi all, My friend is looking for an extremely large capacity washing machine for her home. She is american, so used to the larger offerings available over there. She largely wan...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by johnward
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LG
GOAsked by goaten2000

LG F1247TD5 noise - pump?

Hi There, Our washing machine over the last few months has developed a noise - it sounds like it's the pump but before I pull it apart, are you able to help diagnose this proper...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by MegsNZUK
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Neff
MUAsked by Mus

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
TIAsked by tired-boy

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ETAsked by Ethan

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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