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Miele
CZAsked by Czimp

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Blueflinders
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GAAsked by gav1977

Washing machine sometimes leaves small puddle of water on floor

I have a Hotpoint WMFUG 842 about 1 year old. Most of the time it is absolutely fine but on the odd occasion there is a small puddle of water on the floor which occurs towards t...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by davidmchan
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Beko
JAAsked by jaystar

Beko WMB91242LB

Good morning all, I have a problem with my Beko washing machine. I was watching T.V last night when the RCD for the kitchen tripped, the washing machine had finished it cycle an...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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WEAsked by Welshmum

Can I use washing machine with no hot water available?

We have a Beko WM74135W. Our combi boiler is not working and we have no hot water at the moment. Can I still use the washing machine?

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by andyr12345
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Indesit
CRAsked by craig

INDESIT 71250 - Not working

Hi, I have a INDESIT 71250UK around 4 years old that has stopped working. The was cycle stopped at 1 minute to go, it must have been that way for 4 hours. The door was unlocked,...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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ROAsked by Rollcage

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Rollcage
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CLAsked by cliff182182

non return valves??

Hello all i have checked the troubleshooting page and not got anywhere. we have chemically tasting water from the kitchen tap. After contacting our water supplier we have isolat...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by cliff182182
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RIAsked by RIchard11

Washing Machine Not fully draining

When I put my Kenmore washing machine into a drain cycle. The washing machine drains until the water level is below the inner perforated drum but there is still water remaining...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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STAsked by stevema

ProAction A105QW seal

Hi folks firs time user, regards the above appliance my wife wondered in with a white seal in her hand saying she found it with the washing i am no expert i am kind of guessing...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
CHAsked by Charlieboy

Beko washing machine won't start

Hello all, First time posting so please be gentle! I have a Beko WMB81241LW washing machine which won't start a wash cycle. The led screen lights up and the start symbol constan...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Siemens
_AAsked by _Alex_

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MBAsked by Mark Bagshaw

Hover Vision hd 147A door security light

I laid machine on its r/h side to replace water pump, also replaced door seal whilst at it. Then machine would not start, I have power, some of the program lights come up but it...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Mark Bagshaw
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DOAsked by Donna

Filter stuck

hi i bought a candy grand vista washing machine 3 months ago I've tried to clean the filter out only to find that it has been pushed upwards from underneath I'm assuming that wh...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Bosch
OLAsked by OldMod68

Bosch logixx7 fault

Hi, we have a Bosch logixx7 that is 9 yrs old and it has started to smoke from the liquid draw and the drum but not every time, we usually wash at 40 degrees but occasionally us...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by OldMod68
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Electrolux
LAAsked by Laxi

Electrolux EWT1315 E90 error

Hi, We have an old Electrolux EWT-1315 and now it unusable, but we very like it. So we decided we will save our old machine. About 2 month ago the following issue appears: First...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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BHAsked by Bhavick

Washing Machine Suddenly Stop on Wash Cycle?

Hi, I need some help my washing machine has stopped working. What happens is i set the temperature and the machine spins a couple of times before it suddenly stops? It doesn't l...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JAAsked by janet

machine moved new pipework

Hi my washer was moved today and there is a whining noise.I had a closer look at the pipes and it is now connected to the hot pipe when it was previously connected to the cold a...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
MAAsked by Markpd

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Markpd
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Beko
JOAsked by Jomuzz

Beko washing machine

My beko washing machine WM6123W has just started scteeching on slow spins. Drum ok when spin by hand but clothes still come out very wet ? Any ideas please

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Jomuzz
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JUAsked by Jussy

New washing machine leaving black marks on bed linen

Hi all! My 4 month old washing machine has suddenly started leaving black marks (like attached) all over my white bed linen . After the first experience of this, I ran the machi...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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