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Zanussi
BOAsked by borischelski

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by borischelski
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Indesit
MIAsked by MiffySnow

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by MiffySnow
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Zanussi
PEAsked by Peter

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
HAAsked by Hary

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
OCAsked by ocular

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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SYAsked by Syrist

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...

Latest reply almost 9 years ago by Syrist
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Hoover
JPAsked by John Pentland

Hoover Ecological Autowasher 1300 A3958/A3960

I have a Hoover Ecological Autowasher A3958 which must be at least 15 years old. It has been faultless over the years but now it is very reluctant to start when I have selected...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
BIAsked by Billlion

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...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
MOAsked by Moose

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...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
RHAsked by Rharrison2

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...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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SQAsked by Squirrall67

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...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DAAsked by davide

hotpoint stop as soon as start rotating

Hi we have a hotpoint washing machine (model tbc) , it run with broken spring for a bit and then it started aborting the spinning cycle so we replaced the springs and "pistons"...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
MIAsked by mikeavison

LG pump motors fill with water

Hi I have an LG washing machine which is about 13 years old now and not required any repairs until today. So I am very pleased with it on the whole. It is a model WM-14331FD but...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by mikeavison
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AEG
TOAsked by tony359

AEG possible bearing issue

Hi there I've noticed today that my brand-new AEG is getting noisy when spinning at a certain speed with a full load. To me, it's a bad bearing noise. It's not awful but obvious...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
PUAsked by PubGuy

Bosch WAE28368GB/56 No Motor Rotation

Problem :- No motor rotation, no error code. Fault history:- Machine left washing overnight, following morning full of water, no power to washer socket (breaker tripped). Restor...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LG
WEAsked by webbcooper

LG F1403rd6 wont start

Hi my washer/dryer will not start and there's no display. There is power going to the front board but it will not stay on. there is power going every where else.

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ALAsked by Alfie

Help

On my washing machine a black pipehas came out and I don't know we're it goes EDIT:don't worry I was able to put it on

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
CAAsked by caretakersid

Hotpoint Wt741 Error Code F02

Hi My Hotpoint washing machine dispalys code f-02 which is motor jammed /tach disconected but if you stop the machine you can turn the drum by hand i have replaced the shock abs...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
PLAsked by plcook1960

Hotpoint wd440 fault code 05

Just replaced the pressure switch but have the same fault code. Have cleaned filter plus pressure tube and pipe. Checked conections etc. Cn anyone please advise what to try next.

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
JOAsked by JojoZozo

The washing machine cylinder is not rotating

I put a lot of clothes in the washing machine and because of this the washing machine try to spin but didn't succeed to spin and this make a short circuit that make the big cyli...

Latest reply about 9 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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