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Siemens

Siemens, Idos is now using too much detergent

Hi! I have a Siemens WM16Y890DN with an IDOS. One day I could see that detergent was running out (from the "drawer" on the top to the left where the detergent is put). One of th...

_A_Alex_•over 8 years ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool AWO/D 049 problem

Hi, Seem to have a problem with my integrated washing machine. I've put it into test mode and this is what happens... The lights all flash across for a few seconds. Then it soun...

ASAsh25•almost 9 years ago
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Servis

wilkins Servis model S MK15 Info needed

Hello every one I am new to your forum, Could some one help with any service info for my Wilkins Servis model S mk15, I purchased the machine a few months ago for my mother to u...

CHchrisbee•almost 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WCM62 noise on spin

Hi all, We've got a loud noise on spin, like a banging. I'm doubtful it's bearings as it seem to start quite suddenly around a week or so ago, rather than being a 'wear' thing....

GAGary C•almost 9 years ago
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Beko

BEKO WDX8543130 fault

I have a BEKO WDX8543130. Over the last 2 weeks the drying function has not been working properly. It washes fine. Then we set it to cupboard dry. It sometimes needs a bit longe...

TITimyoung87•almost 9 years ago

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Miele

Miele 1623 washing machine Waterproof Fault

I have a Miele 1623 washing machine. Recently it has started giving a Waterproof Fault error. The machine is filling with water and is getting quite some way through the program...

NANatasha•almost 9 years ago
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Samsung

samsung washer board

Hi My washing machine is Samsung model b1282 The engine starts to work before I set the device program. In fact, there is a problem with error E3, but it does not show error on...

HAHamed8917•almost 9 years ago
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Dry patches

Hi looked in suggestions but see nothing outlining my problem. After a full cycle i notice most clothes have dry patches and are covered in dry powder which also sticks to the c...

RORoomser•almost 9 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius WMA40 door fault

Hello, While using my Hotpoint Aquarius WMA40 it made a bang and stopped working. The drum was full of water. I have drained it and checked all the waste pipes for blocks and ch...

ADadougl16•almost 9 years ago
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Miele

Miele W1712 Door Seal Squeaking

My W1712 door seal appears to be rubbing on the inner wash drum and making a load squeaking sound when rotating. It seems to occur at slower speeds or when the machine is on a c...

THThreepwood•almost 9 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit 126 Not Working

Hi, I Have an Indesit IWME 126 Machine that has decided to stop working. It appears to have 'frozen' in that the green light at 4H is lit up and the door lock lit up but doesnt...

MImichaelmholden•almost 9 years ago
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Bosch

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...

PSpsycho-washer•almost 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFL2063GB Suspension Replacement

Hi recently when using the machine with a full-ish load i get a loud knocking just as it starts the spin cycle upon inspecting the springs and suspension it does appear that the...

FUFuqa•almost 9 years ago
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Washer tripping electrics on wash cycle

Hi, my electrics have tripped twice in a week and I've realised that the only common denominator has been the washer. It's a Bosch Classixx 7 and has always worked fine for the...

FIfi69•almost 9 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit WIXXE127 full of water - Will not open

Hi All Today my Indesit WIXXE127 was in a normal number 7 wash cycle, half way through we heard a banging noise but the washer carried on as normal. When the machine got to 5 mi...

TRTrebz•almost 9 years ago

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Missing Plate underneath machine - is this dangerous?

Hello All, hoping someone will know the answer to my query ..... have just had to buy a 2nd hand washing machine, which came through a reputed charity shop and has been tested f...

WAWASHERWOES•almost 9 years ago
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Miele

Miele Spin Speed Settings - can't select fast spin on rinse cycle

I have a Miele W3985 and I'm puzzled by the spin settings. On the "separate rinse" programme, the spin is limited to 1200, although on a regular wash it can be put up to 1800. I...

CZCzimp•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Pipe from under washer is showing

Hi i have had to move my beko washer a few times and have noticed a pipe with a light blue plastic plug in the end sticking from under the washer which i think i must of caught...

SHShell 29878•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing machine loud when spinning, smell of burned rubber

Hello. My washing machine is about 3 years old and have been making a lot of noise when spinning for the last few weeks. During the last wash it also smelled of burned rubber an...

MKmklondon•almost 9 years ago
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Hotpoint

Anyone recognise possible causes, leak staining / hotpoint

Newbie post, got a slight leak. Had washer over and found end point ... But before I reach for screwdriver, does anyone have advice about where this 'might' be originating from/...

JOJohnmasterman•almost 9 years ago

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