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Trips in hot cycle, but heat element tests ok?

Bosch washing machine started tripping circuit breaker during normal hot wash. It drains ok, spins ok, does a cold wash ok, but part way into a hot cycle it trips trip switch an...

ALAlan-Murphyover 9 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover VHD flashing display

hi there, firstly i have gone through all the searched pages i can find on here i can think of, and looked at help pages with out luck so hopefully Ive not missed the answer, I...

PWPwcompover 9 years ago
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Minimum 60cm waste height query

My parents have just ordered a new Bosch washing machine, I've had a read of the online manual and it stated that the nozzle should be a minimum height of 60cm from ground level...

WAWayne Cover 9 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi stopped and now trips.

Hi, My Aquacycle just gave up in the middle of a wash. It was making pretty horrible noises, then stopped and tripped the electrics. When I turn it on, it trips again. When I em...

STStinkyover 9 years ago
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Miele

Miele W1914

Desperately looking for solutions - express cycle 20 mins ok, spin cycle 7mins ok, automatic plus 89mins stopped halfway. could it be the circuit board? I realised if the washer...

IVIvieover 9 years ago

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Dirty marks on washing

Please can anyone help I have a Hotpoint wmd 962 washing machine the problem that I am having is that when the washer has finished its cycle, when I take the washing out it look...

STSteflucover 9 years ago
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Foamy water left behind, machine not rinsing

Hi, I have checked the FAQ section and I can't find any answer that will help me. I have had a Miele W3922 WPS for about 10 years now which has been working brilliantly. I moved...

LELeloleover 9 years ago
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ISE10

Hoping someone can help me. I have a 6 year old ISE 10. Put a wash on last night and it stopped half way through full of water with fault F1 flashing. I know that the company ha...

DEDebbieMover 9 years ago
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Zanussi

zanussi fr1250s door interlock

hi, I have a Zanussi fr1250s, when switched on there are no lights and the door lock just keeps locking and unlocking, is this a door interlock fault, which I can probably chang...

GOgokyooover 9 years ago
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Indesit

indesit iwe8123

hi all, help if possible, washer has started making an horrendous knocking noise while on spin only, have checked weights and all tight and have removed drain pipe and cleaned o...

ROrob260173over 9 years ago

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Bosch

BOSCH MAXX Classic

Hi all, new here to the forum. I have a bosch max classic WF0285SGB/01 It stopped turning spinning etc, like the usual when the carbon brushes have come to their end of life. So...

HEhexpopeover 9 years ago
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AEG

AEG L75480WD Not Starting Programs

Hi, we have an AEG l75480 washer dryer which has recently developed a fault. When we start a wash the machine fills with water, the timer changes immediately from 20 to 1 then 0...

CACannotthinkofagoodusernameover 9 years ago
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Indesit

indesit IWC6125

I have the indesit washing machine. when it reaches SPIN there is a terrible mechanical racket from it, also water appears to be leaking from the back of the drum and dripping o...

WIwillie washerover 9 years ago
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Whirpool WWDC7440 on/off switch issue

Hello. We have a Whirlpool 6th Sense WWDC7440 washer, about 2 years old if that. The on/off button has always seemed a bit flimsy. So a few days ago the button just pushed in wi...

KEKenTuckyover 9 years ago
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Beko

Programs not working in my beko

Hi can you help, I have a beko wm61221 w Washing machine, it's not 2 yrs old yet and has gone from working fine, to the cotton programe not working then gradually over a week no...

MAMandab14over 9 years ago

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Bosch

Worn hole in Bosch washing machine sump hose

My Bosch Classixx washing machine (WAE24164GB) developed a leak. On inspection I found that the sump hose had a small hole in it so I replaced it. After a trial wash it was fine...

GAGarethover 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Max xx

Please can you suggest why my Bosch Max xx having worked perfectly will now only start a program at 30 degrees?

PEPepperpotover 9 years ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux knob won't change selection

My Electrolux washers knob turns fine but the indicator light does not move and it is stuck on my last selection. What parts should I replace to repair? model EIFLW50LIW0

CRcrystal plylerover 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFO2866 Drum rubbing on door seal, bearings OK, drum OK

Have searched FAQs and topics, but found no reference to this problem. Old seal distinctly worn. Slight grey rubber deposits on drum rim If seal removed, drum rotates smoothly....

JOjongarover 9 years ago
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Beko

Beko excellence fault

First post on here i have a fault with my Beko excellence washing machine. Its only 3 years old and has now stopped working. When i select a program and hit start button the mac...

M7m77wlsover 9 years ago

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