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Samsung

Reattaching the gasket on a Samsung WF 70F5E0Z4W

After some repairwork on my Samsung WF 70F5E0Z4W I have a problem that from what I could tell isn't covered by the washing machine help guide or by searching through the forum....

GOGoat_of_Yule•almost 9 years ago
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Beko

Beko

Hi Wondering if someone has this problem and knows how to fix it.. I have a Beko front loader and it was working fine last time i used it and after that i turned it off, today w...

AUAussieMite•almost 9 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit iwc 6153 override door lock

My problem is that I cannot open my washing machine door and I believe it is the lock which is at fault not the door's physical mechanism. I need help to override the lock or to...

MIMiffySnow•almost 9 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Assembling Error - Please help !

I have a Brand new Zanussi 300 / ZWF91283W. I am also complete novice at washing machines. Prior to installing at the rear of the machine I am required to remove 3 holding bolts...

BOborischelski•almost 9 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wmb 81421 M not spinning

After 5 good years my machine seems to have stopped spinning. It will fill a little with water, stop for 30-60 seconds, fill a little more, stop, no spin, then drain a little, t...

SESean_duink•almost 9 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aqualtis

Recently my hotpoint aqualtis has been cutting out half way through washing cycle, all the lights across the front panel are flashing. An engineer came out changed the heating e...

HAHary•almost 9 years ago
Washing Machines

Banging noise on fast spin

Hi, I have a Samsung EcoBubble model no: WF70F5E2W4WEU Its fine when it's not on a fastish spin, zero sound coming from it, but on a fast or fastest spin, there's a loud knockin...

OJOjustaboo•almost 9 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi zwg6141p

My Zanussi zwg6141p is making a whirring sound when the drum is turned -especially clockwise. Is it likely to be the bearings? If so can it be repaired? Would it be wiser to buy...

PEPeter•almost 9 years ago
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Miele

Miele Novotronic W310 sagging drum - how to fix?

have a miele novotronic w310 front loader from the 2004 era. Been a great machine and hasn't done a lot of work (~250 cycles). Slight leak from front door seal. Noticed that the...

OCocular•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Towels do not come out fluffy

Hi All We have just bought our first Bosch washing machine. All previous washing machines we have had were Top Loaders by Fisher and Paykel. Our disappointment is centred around...

ZIZinZan•almost 9 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WDD960

We have a WDD960 which has worked fine until today when I shut the door but the display did not come on and the power button doesn't work but the machine fills continuously and...

POpokey38•almost 9 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Select 1600 HSPF 167 - water pours out of soap draw

Hi Luckily it happened straight away & I switched the washing machine off, & so it didn't flood the whole kitchen! Anyway, I've checked the FAQ & didn't see a directly related a...

MAMarkpd•almost 9 years ago
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LG

LG WB12311FD bearing - dont fit

I ordered a new set of bearings and seal for my LG WM-123111FD washing machine from buyspares. They are listed for the right model LG washing machine. But the seal I took out is...

BIBilllion•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

KENWOOD K714WM16 E33 Error

Hi, So I decided to finally replace my seven-year-old Bosch washer-dryer - the sound of failing bearings became too much to tolerate. I couldn't afford to replace it with anothe...

RORollcage•almost 9 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit not starting cycle

I have an Indesit IWDC6105 inherited from the previous owner of my flat. When I set the cycle to go the 3h button lights up and the cycle does not start. It doesn't flash to ind...

RHRharrison2•almost 9 years ago

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DeDIETRICH

Hello friend The washing machine gives a signal TG who knows what it is. Udi

UDUdi•almost 9 years ago
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Beko

BEKO Beko WM74135W turns on but doesn't start

Hi Andy, My BEKO Beko WM74135W turns on as normal and you can select the different programmes but thats as far as you can go. Pressing start does nothing. No water comes in and...

MOMoose•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Timer not triggering spin cycle automatically

Hi, my washing machine is not triggering the spin cycle automatically. When I use Normal or Perm Press to start the machine... the timer moves as normal but when it reaches the...

SYSyrist•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

New washing machine leaving black marks on clothes

Hi My new washing machine is leaving black streaks on my clothes, and it happened with my last machine too. It is driving me insane! No one could get to the bottom of it so I pa...

TKTKH•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing Machine drum fills with water overnight

Hi There Not sure if anyone can help with this. My Zanussi ZWF1421W starts to fill up with water when the door is left open and the machine is not running. The last 2 mornings t...

SQSquirrall67•almost 9 years ago

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