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Washing machine wont finish its cycle

I've just recently moved home and my washing machine was working fine before I moved and I set it up in my new home, I put it on a cycle and it seems to stop around the last 10...

RIRichH1987over 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WMF560P UK R - programme dial not working

Hello, My Hotpoint WMF560P UK R washing machine programme knob has suddenly stopped working. The knob isn't broken as it still goes round but it no longer clicks to select a pro...

BRBryonyover 10 years ago
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Miele

miele 1512

Hello all I have looked at the normal trouble shooting page but could not find an answer, hence my post. I have the above machine that has developed faults, it is not spinning p...

GYgyblueover 10 years ago
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softener in the compartment is still there after every wash

The softener in the compartment is still there after every wash I have cleaned all the inside of the draw but it's still not going through could you please advise me the plan of...

INindesit Iwc 6125over 10 years ago
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Miele

Miele wkb120

Hi folks I recently bought a Miele wkb120 and I've noticed when the machine goes into a spin the drawer rattles loudly is there any way to fix this ? I was thinking of putting m...

GUGuyster1973ukover 10 years ago

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Neff

Neff washing machine - door open button not working

Hi. I have an old Neff washing machine, model W4380X1GB/01. The door seal was mouldy so I purchased a new part and (seemingly successfully) fitted it at the weekend. Ran the mac...

THThistleover 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

Tricity Bendix WDR1040W Spin Problem

Hi to everyone, this is my first post and hope there's an answer to my problem. My machine washes without any problem but when it comes to the spin I have to leave it for an hou...

GOGold Leafover 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

WT741/2P F05 Error but replaced pump and Pressure Switch

My WT741/2P started with error F11 so I replaced the pump and checked that there were no blockages ANYWHERE! Then started getting F05 error, so replaced the Presuure Switch. I'm...

ANandygover 10 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit motor

I have a indesit mod/wdc6125 S uk ,when it was mid cycle it blew the electric I started checking the washer by diconecting bits and trying the electric and when I disconnected t...

STStan68over 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WMAQF641 Pump not working

Hi, I have a Hotpoint WMAQF641 AQUARIUS, not long had it but recently kept showing an F15 error which i believe is to do with pump. for a while when msg showed i could stop mach...

DEdeadlydaly74over 10 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch WAQ28461GB_WH - Power goes during cycle

Hi, Our Bosch Bosch WAQ28461GB_WH is nearing the end of it's two year guarantee. For the last month the washing machine powers off during the cycle - no lights illuminated. We t...

B8b80over 10 years ago
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Miele

Miele W460 Inlet hose leaking beneath connector

I've just purchased a very old Miele washing machine (W460) as a cheap replacement for another machine that recently gave up. Upon connecting the inlet hose to the cold water pi...

CHchicklaover 10 years ago
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Washing machine all lights are flashing rapidly

This problem just randomly happened one day when I was turning on the washing machine. It doesn't try to fill with water nor pump out water. It's completely silent and all light...

NANavicraciover 10 years ago
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Indesit

indesit w123s UK problems

HI all, my washing machine has developed a fault and I have basically narrowed it down to either the selector switch or the pcb, any advice please Basically when I select a wash...

DADamo6969over 10 years ago
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Help neded

Beko 71543B 1500 spin - Please can someone tell me why my machine stops, when I put it on spin & drain on 1500 spin. It starts but when it gets to 12mins, it stops and goes back...

AMAmandaover 10 years ago

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Intermittent Door Unlock Problems

Beko 71442 I've got an intermittent problem with the door unlocking on my machine, and like cars I know the intermittent problems are the hardest to solve! When starting a progr...

ALAlrie25over 10 years ago
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Washing Machine Firmware

Hi, I am just wondering how an end user gets to find out if there is any new firmware updates from the manufacturer to improve the operation of the Washing Machine or add new fe...

ANandyr12345over 10 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Timer Problems Hotpoint Ultima Wdd960

Hi Guys Got an interesting one here - we have a Hotpoint Ultima wdd 960 washer dryer which has performed quite well but now its just showing off. When we set it to run the stand...

ROrolyover 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

Help To Decide Which To Buy

After 9 years my Indesit washing machine is close to death (though the dryer bit died about 6 years ago) and I need to replace it. This had a 5kg drum which I found a bit small....

ANAngelaBover 10 years ago
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Miele

Miele Hygiene Info banner notice?

We have had this model for just under 2 months. All washes have been carried out using the Miele TDos detergent system at 40C. A couple of weeks ago, the Hygiene Info banner cam...

CICirrusover 10 years ago

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