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SNAsked by Sniperuk

Level of washing machine

Hoping someone can help. We purchased a new machine and it’s now started knocking (metal to metal sound) when it starts to spin, only briefly then when the spin gets faster it’s...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
LEAsked by Legonut

Whirlpool FSCR 10432

Have checked manual, and googled but not found an answer. Turned washing machine on, selected a wash pressed go, it started then came up with a message saying cancelling. Can't...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SIAsked by Simon500

Washing machine water level gauge

Hi, i need one that is adjustable for about 40cm water height Input 5V Signal V varies from 0V to 4.5V Does this exist ? Many tnx.

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
CLAsked by Clocknut46

Bosch WFT2800

Hi all I know its an old machine but well made! I am getting Error 3 and the Anti Crease is flashing, so far I have checked the plastic chamber at the bottom of the drum that go...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Clocknut46
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ALAsked by Aled

indersit wd12

Washer Dryer has become very noisy on the rinse/spin typically when hitting high speed. It is very old (about 15 years old) so is probably on its last legs but thought i would c...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Miele
EAAsked by Eamon

Miele washer

Hi any help with this problem before a Miele engineer turns up at great expense miele washer Mod 1914 A error code of Hot water fault shows on the display at the end of every wa...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Eamon
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Miele
SAAsked by Sam74

Miele w524 drain light problem( drain is clear)

Hello, I’m looking for some advice regarding a 10 year old Miele w524 which has a flashing drain light, I have been through all the posts on here and tried all the things mentio...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Sam74
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JIAsked by Jimmy

How to do a pre-wash.

Hi, we've just purchased a bosch wiw28500gb washing machine and my wife has gone to use it for the first time but can't seem to select a pre-wash from the display panel. She has...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
DAAsked by David a

zanussi ZWJ14591

Hi my washing machine zwj14591 is not taking conditioner. Normal wash cycle not a problem. I have removed the whole unit NOT JUST TRAY. Washed it soaked it and replaced it. No j...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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HIAsked by Hillen1986

Grinding sound when the machine is in spin

ECOWMB81445LW Beko. I'm maintenance Engineer but haven't worked on washing machines, thought i would get expert advice before taking the machine apart. When the machine goes in...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
FIAsked by Fire

Beko wm74135w heating water problems

Hi I'm hoping someone here can help me with my washing machine problems. I think I've put this in the wrong area but DIY repairs was greyed out. Just doing a normal wash and the...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by Mackinnon1448

Why does washer take 2 hours to wash?

Hi I have just gotten a new Indesit IWDC6125 was her dryer and the shortest cycle I can find is 2 hours without dryer. i can’t cope with each wash taking two hours. Can anyone r...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
PBAsked by pbleicester

Hoover DYND 8164D brough 2011 broken concrete weight

We brought a Hoover Dynamic 8+ wash in April 2011. It has developed a banging noise which I have invested to be the bottom counter weight broken off the drum. Questions are: Is...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by pbleicester
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JOAsked by joanneh

tappin/clicking noise

Hi,When my washing machine indesit pwe 91672wuk is spinning there is a tapping/clicking noise but onlt when spinning in one direction .bearings checked ok ,weight checked, tight...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
GCAsked by Gary C

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....

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Whirlpool
ASAsked by Ash25

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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OVAsked by Overweight.

Overloaded machine.

Zanussi WDT 1085. Max. load 4.5Kg. I have overloaded machine on a wash, rinse, spin programme and when started it almost immediately trips the RCD. The m/c is now dead with the...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
NIAsked by nick101

Indesit IWD61450 Problems

Hello, I wonder if someone might be able to help. I have an Indesit IWD61450, not too sure how old it is but probably 4 years or so. This morning I put a wash on, the wash finis...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SQAsked by squeakymouse

Heater Element keeps getting caked with fluff and gunge and fusing

Hi 3 months ago we bought a Samsung Ecobubble, which worked fine until last week when it developed a fault where it would run normally for a few minutes then trip the power to a...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
ANAsked by ant549

Bosch Finishes On 0:01 And Not Fully Drained

I have a Bosch Maxx 7 WAE24362FF/34 - very similar to a UK WAE24369GB - only a few years old. On all cycles, it finishes at 0:01 with a click-a-click-a-click noise (dunno if the...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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