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[PAsked by [email protected]

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

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
JAAsked by james_uk

How do i remove the dispenser on Indesit IWME 127

Hi, this is probably a stupid question but i casn't seem to remove the dispenser on my Indesit IWME 127 washing machine, i have read the manual which seems to show that i push u...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by [email protected]
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Bosch
CHAsked by Chamfer

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Chamfer
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UAAsked by uas66

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TAAsked by Tancake

Washing machine tripping electric after the power button came off

My heavy handed children ended up pushing the 2 plastic buttons(one being the on/off button) inside my washing machine. Leaving the metal panel inside with the 2 red buttons on...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
DIAsked by Dizzzyheights

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Dizzzyheights
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Electrolux
KMAsked by King Mustard

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by andyr12345
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Bosch
PSAsked by psycho-washer

Bosch Vario Perfect Serie 4

Hiya, I have just got a Bosch Wan28080GB Vario Perfect 4 machine and on some of the programmes it beeps when the programme starts and at what seems random times through it. The...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by SM71
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GCAsked by Glen C

Wash cycle spin repeatedly doesn't get going

Hi folks Hoping someone can help... I have a Beko washing machine. Suddenly today, the wash cycle has developed a fault. It starts each little spin, does maybe half a spin, and...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Grundig
MRAsked by Michael Raton

Grundig goes into SAFETY mode

When I first start my Grundig Washing Machine it starts with water intake for about 6-9 times stopping 10 seconds into each cycle. After a message pops up saying safety and swit...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by nicolai

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TAAsked by Tahmid

Too much foam in washing machine

HELP! I ACCIDENTALLY POURED in washing up liquid and now my washing machine has too much foam! What should I do?

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
SBAsked by sb11

Miele drum springs

I have a miele W853 - I have changed the suspension struts but the drum still moves more than I would expect. I have bought 1 new spring to replace to compare the stretch/tensio...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
ADAsked by Adela

LG DirectDrive

I can’t upload a clip for the noise coming from my washing machine, even when I set to a two second clip the noise is awful but not constant I don’t know how else to get the sou...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DVAsked by DVD

Can metal fronts be replaced

I am currently working on a customers house and a dent and slight scratch has appeared on their relatively new appliance under the door on the metal facade. My question is can t...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BCAsked by Bill Cook

Fabric softener does not empty

In the wash cycles compartment 3 (softener) does not empty. Everything else works perfectly. Any solutions please. Bill

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LG
HEAsked by Henk

LG WD-12331ADK valve not closing

I need some advice please, my washer dryer combos inlet valve wont close on cycles, it seems to be an intermittent problem... any ideas?

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
GTAsked by Guest Tinkie

Miele W844 - Repair Or Replace?

Hi, if anyone is willing to offer their opinion on my enquiry I would be very grateful please. I have a Miele W844 which is 10.5 years old. An engineer has been out today (from...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by SimonQ
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DEAsked by Dean

Washer not filling

Hi all, Washing machine drawer filling with water but water not going into drum or spinning. Any ideas what this could be . Cheers

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
LIAsked by Libby1963

Wifi password change

Have changed broadband supplier and need to change the settings of the wifi on my hoover silent inverter. Any help appreciated.

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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T_Asked by t_marat

Connecting To Hot Water Instead Of Cold

My washing machine has only cold water inlet. What if I connect hot water to this cold water inlet? I mean it anyway heats the cold water to (usually) 40C. Wouldn't it be better...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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