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Hoover

Hoover E07 error even after interlock replacement

Hi there I have a Hoover DYN 10166PG8/1-80 that is coming up with the E07 error. It might do it part way through a cycle or at the end, when it's finished and waiting to unlock....

DAdangerousdowningalmost 10 years ago
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Can I replace the feet on my machine?

Hello everyone, I am looking to replace the feet of my washing machine as they seem to have worn down over the years. This has caused excessive vibrations when the machine is in...

WAWashingMachine23almost 10 years ago
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Drum excessive banging when slowing after fast spin

My drum is moving excessively especially when it slows down after a fast spin. I have looked and I think it is most likely the shock absorbers. I am not sure how much play there...

LULuke Mitchellalmost 10 years ago
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Hoover

PROGRAM A HOOVER VISIONHD 41026072 ECU

Hi I've just replaced the main PCB 41026072 in a hoover vision hd 8kg washer with a like for like unit (although a Candy) im getting a E15 error code , i guess it is because the...

JIJIMHalmost 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WT741 1400 spin timer erratic

hello all. im steve new to the forum today,and am a fully qualified electronics engineer,with a background in digital and analog,have repaired/restored rebuilt vintage music amp...

STStevie dalmost 10 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch Logixx 7 - WIS28440GB Integrated

Hi, I have a Bosch Logixx 7 - WIS28440GB Integrated which is approx 7 years old and only used a couple of times every weekend so would say its done approx 800 washes in its life...

IAIanb2007almost 10 years ago
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Candy

Candy GO FS 262 won't spin

Hi All I changed the brushes on a Grand O 6kg washing machine. But, the machine won't spin. Fault Code 8 flashes. Not sure how to procede... I've checked the wiring to to block...

MOmotsonsalmost 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WAE24167GB - turns off during a particular cycle

Yesterday my Bosch WAE24167GB washing machine turned off during the 2hr long 30 degree wash cycle. It is 5 months old and hasn't had any problems before. After about 30 minutes...

MIMikealmost 10 years ago
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Indesit

INDESIT IWDE7145 Program s changed

Hi, my trusty Indesit has had a recent problem. I usually use wash cycle 3 and that takes 1 hour and 24 minutes, however all of a sudden the time shown is 2 hours and 21 and it...

ABAbe 7171almost 10 years ago
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Washing machine doesn't finish wash

Hi I have a Hoover vision tech, it start of washing then quarter way through it stops and says E16. Is it possible if u tell me what's wrong with washing machine

HOHoover vision techalmost 10 years ago

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mr eddie garside

Hello all I have a Miele w698 washing machine with a motor not turning. Having checked the brushes and continuity of motor I am now at a loss can anyone please point me in the r...

EDeddie garsidealmost 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFF2001

My Bosch WFF 2001 won't wash But when I switch it on and Press Both the Pr Wash Button and the Start Button the Machine, instead of starting up the wash cycle. instead of doing...

RORowland Mitchellalmost 10 years ago
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Washing machine just replaced and STILL getting black spots on clothes! Please help

Please help I am getting black spots like mould on my clothes, sometimes reddish pinkish smears too!! thinking it was my old washing machine maybe a leaking oil drum or somethin...

CLClattaalmost 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

f06 error code How do I?

"I have an Indesit IWE81681 with flashing lights and displaying an F06 error code; I see another user has said she "opened the door manually" - how do I do this please?

OOOopyLooalmost 10 years ago
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Water drains back in drum after wash has completed

Hi we have recently purchased a Hotpoint Ultima S-line washing machine - although generally pleased water seems to be drains back into the drum after the wash cycle has been com...

PAPaul Morteralmost 10 years ago

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Soap drawer

Hi I have a dyson CR01. The soap drawer will not latch. Anyone tell me how to fix or where the catch is so I can clean it. I have cleaned all visible gunk and soap, but it just...

HIhighchiroalmost 10 years ago
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Zanussi

EU Zanussi F1232 NOT SPINNING

Hi there, After any help we can get really - we have an EU Zanussi F1232 washing machine, the problem is that the spin stops after a few seconds, it tries a few times and then t...

ALAlexialmost 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint aquarius turns off when spinning

My Hotpoint washing machine has been turning off at the end of the cycle, and I have to keep turning it on to finish the cycle, multiple times. Only happens at the last 30 minut...

DOdoanhai.buialmost 10 years ago
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Bosch

Fault With my Bosch Classixx 1000 Cycle Time?

Hi, I'm new on here, so go easy My Bosch Washer is taking 2.5 hours to complete it's cycle, even with the "Reduced Time" Button engaged(Lit up). It's on a regular 40 C Wash (Cot...

WAWash Not Washalmost 10 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi ZWF 1420w

Can anyone help me with this motor, the zwf1420w washing machine is showing an error code of 5flashes on the end led and 1flash on the start led. Is this a motor fault as the dr...

NINickalmost 10 years ago

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