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AEG
BOAsked by bontgoch

AEG 64840L Error 40 (is not door catch)

My AEG 64840L shows Error 40. Intensive Googling indicates door switch. I have changed the door switch and checked that the door signal is received at the PCB, an EWM2100. I fou...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by bontgoch
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MUAsked by Mudfut

Kenwood K714WM16 e21

Hi, my washing machine has become dead. The digital display comes on fine, but no functions work, just beeps. After a while it shows 'E 21' which I believe is an error code. Aft...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
RIAsked by Ricko

Miele T1 TDB130WP

Hi all My product won’t illuminate the start/stop any idea why, it’s brand new. Many thanks N

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DOAsked by Douglas

New washing machine not draining.

So I have recently had a new kitchen fitted which has a larger sink and therefore the waste pipe has a shallower runaway angle after the U bend. my washing machine was connected...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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FEAsked by fenny666

Broken wire repair advice

Hi. I'd be very grateful if anyone can offer me some advice please. My washer (BEKO WM 74155LS) has a broken wire on the motor connection block on the washer side connector. I h...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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PAAsked by Paul44

Horrible grinding noise and vibrations during high speed spin

I have a 6 year old Lavamat 46200 (electrolux) and lately it has started making a horrible loud grinding noise and vibrations when it reaches high speed (1200 /min) spin, lastin...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
LBAsked by Liam berry

Zanussi washer Zwt71201wa pump running continuously

Hi, my 15 month old zanussi Zwt71201wa stopped draining yesterday, this was due to debris jamming pump impeller. Now that has been removed, the pump continues to run without mov...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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IBAsked by Ibtisaam

Should I repair or replace Speed Queen?

Hello there, I've had my Speed Queen for around 27 years, and she's only now started to give me problems. I've got the local repairman to give me a quote and he told me the foll...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Ibtisaam
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Miele
ORAsked by orange71

Miele shrinking clothes - water too hot? Not hot out of machine though.

I've tried the common faults section, and the wider web but there don't appear to be answers to this question. We have a Miele paragon plus which is shrinking clothes - no matte...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
VMAsked by vman

BOSCH Washing machine keeps switching off after a few mins

Our BOSCH Logixx 8 washing machine (WAS32461GB/01) has recently developed a fault where it just shuts off after a few mins into a cycle. We've tried it with an empty drum and it...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by vman

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Miele
OLAsked by olliemax

Fitting new Miele base drain pump?

I've got a drain pump for my Miele W827 washing machine (non original part). It's generally very easy to fit, except the plug socket connection isn't 'keyed' like the original p...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by olliemax
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CLAsked by clemmf

Use 3D printing to make appliance parts

Hi ! I do think it is possible to replace plastic rare parts of washing machine thanks to 3D printing. I am working for MyMiniFactory, a curated sharing platform for 3D printing...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by clemmf
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Washing Machines
Bosch
JOAsked by Johntx1

Bosch f43 error will not clear

Hi, I have a Bosch washing machine logixx8 sensitive ( WAS28760GB/14) it shows error code F43. The Brushes were worn right down so I've replaced them. I've tried the reset seque...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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REAsked by Rebelsmoor

Draining Problems

Can anyone advise what may be wrong with my 7 yr old Miele prestige plus W524. It is working through the cycle but is not properly emptying the water out on spin. It knows there...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by [email protected]
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Zanussi
DAAsked by DaveBrown

Zanussi FS1255W not heating

This old Zanussi Aquacycle 1200 is running through the complete cycles perfectly, except it is not heating the water at all. I have changed ( unecessarily ) the element with com...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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HDAsked by Hilary Done

Hils

Good Morning I have a Miele Premier 520 I have had it since 2007 and recently it tripped the electrics. I also have a husband who is an engineer and he dismantled it and took th...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
NDAsked by ndr2002

Leaking Miele WT945...please help!

Hi there I have investigated possible sources of the leak using the useful diagnosis tool on this wonderful website but sadly, my problem doesn't appear to be covered... Essenti...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
BAAsked by Badger

Hotpoint HV7L130g wont start any programs

Hello everyone, New to the forum so if this is the wrong place please excuse me. So I received this Hotpoint hv7l130g after my old Indesit died as my dad had it spare. The machi...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
CHAsked by Chirri

Samsung ecobubble door movement

OHi, purchased Ecobubble 9/6kg washer dryer model wd90j6410aw/eu sep 2016 and in the last few months have noticed when the machine cycle is washing and does a slow spin and slow...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
BAAsked by Balal

LG F1481TD5 Not Draining

I am having trouble with my LG Washing Machine. I have had this just over 5 years, with no trouble so far. But now the washing machine is not draining the water in the drum. I h...

Latest reply over 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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