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Transit packaging bolt removal?

I have just bought a Bosch WAQ28462GB and the 'instruction' leaflet is very vague! I'm not sure if I'm supposed to remove the four bolts at the back of this washing machine mach...

LOLOUISabout 11 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wm171641 - Constantly Filling

Hi, I purchased the above washing machine in February 2014 and just a couple of days back it appears to have generated a fault...... When I turn the machine on and select a prog...

STste_mcnairabout 11 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Washing Machine Ophs 612 Water Always Hot

hi there everyone am looking for some help ..ive this washing machine for six year the last two days..ive noticed the water very hot even on cold wash..and the water heats up in...

MAmackintyreabout 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wdl520 Heating Coil Short

Hi! I've got a problem with my Hotpoint WDL520 and looking for advice. I recently put in a load of towels (read: heavy, wet) and left it to wash and dry while I went to work. I...

BRbrendanclarkeabout 11 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Classixx Filter Blockage

My front loader wasn't draining properly so I tried to remove the filter and clean it but the cap was jammed. So after turning it on its side and unclipping the pipe I removed w...

SAsahlaekabout 11 years ago

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Beko

Beko Wm6123W

Hi, I have a beko wm6123w. It won't start any cycle. I've done the reset and it still not working. When I press start I can her two very short clicks or ticks coming from behind...

CHCharlie3999about 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wd860 F-01 Fault - Help Needed

Hi, I'd really like some advice. I have a Hotpoint WD860 with a F-01 fault. The machine turns on fine, you can select a program. Then as soon as the program starts the pump kick...

HUhughwatkinsabout 11 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung Loose Drum

Hi All, I have a Samsung Ecobubble WF1602W5S which has worked fine for about 3 years now. My wife recently washed a load much heavier than the recommended load which seems to ha...

M3M3mPh1zabout 11 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung P1253 Error 4E

I recently changed the drain pump as the machine stopped working due to the fact it was unable to drain the water, there seemed to be a slight smell of burning, after checking t...

ROrogerabout 11 years ago
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Tear In Rubber Skirt

hi all, i hope you are well. did some major surgery on the washing machine today after some car carpet mats were in it, and bunged it up good and proper. filter out. back off. h...

PSpsychonautabout 11 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit Iwdc6125 - Cycles Fine Until Spin Then Returns To Wash Cycle Indefinitely

Hi all, I currently have an Indesit IWDC6125. Our standard wash cycle is currently going: Wash cycle (solid green) Rinse cycle (solid green) Spin cycle (solid green) Returns to...

KEkevincoffeyabout 11 years ago
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No bottom panel at base of washing machine

Hi, First post on what is a great site. Just taken delivery of an AEG machine from John Lewis. Started to unwrap it and found the bottom is exposed so can see all the internals....

STStanleeeeeabout 11 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Maxx5 Fault

Hi, please can someone help/offer advice with a problem with my Bosch Maxx5 Washing machine. Up til now I have been getting an intermittent fault where the machine will go throu...

GAgaryyabout 11 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wm5100W Odd Noise

One of my shirts accidentally went into the wash with the collar bones in, near the end of the wash the machine stated making a very loud noise, like someone twanging a ruler 20...

DEDeepFried1about 11 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wmb 81455 Lw - Does Not Start Wash - 0417 Error Code?

Hi, Looking for some help diagnosing the issue with my washing machine! I have a Beko WMB 81455 LW - 15 months old (just out of warranty ) which stopper working at the weekend....

ESEstudent1about 11 years ago

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Buying A New Washer

HI My washing machine packed in last week, so need to buy a new one, I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount but also don't want a cheap machine either. i was looking around t...

BAbarnsleyshaunabout 11 years ago
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LG

Lg Washing Machine Rattling Noise When Washing

Hi, I'm hoping someone can shed a degree of light on what a noise might be - I'm planning on calling someone out over the next few days but thought I'd check to see if it was so...

DAdanieltwigdenabout 11 years ago
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Help Needed With Buying New Washing Machine

Does anyone know of any sites that give full details of all wash cycles on washing machines? I have checked quite a few but so far have found none! My washer packed up yesterday...

KAKaydiabout 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Bhwd129 Won't Drain

I have a Hotpoint bhwd129/uk/1 which won't drain, it fills, washes but when it comes to draining it attempts to drain for a second, then stops after a short while the lights beg...

GEgeltabout 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Iwdc6105 Jumped Forward

Hello, Domestic mysteries, one of a series of many thousands. This morning, while I was in work, my wife put our washing machine on with just a light load and then went in the b...

RArachmanabout 11 years ago

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