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Bosch

Bosch Vision 300 (Error Code E.01, Test Code C.06)

Hello, I have a Bosch Vision 300 Washing Machine (WFVC4400 UC/24). I've started getting a E01 code recently and decided to replace the door latch with a brand new one. I'm still...

TRtrav329about 11 years ago
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Candy

Candy Gc1472D1 Code E03

Hi all. Hopefully someone sees this message one day. I keep getting this error on my machine. Not all the time but if I use it more than once a day I will definitely get it. I'v...

RARamboacdcabout 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Problem With The Emergency Drain Hose On My New Lgf12B8Qda 7Kg Washing Machine

I recently bought a new LG washing machine (model above) & was working fine for the first few washes. The washes were clean & dry & was running very quietly. However, shortly af...

DADanielDerondaabout 11 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Vision Hd 9Kg 1600 Goes Bang!?

Hi, I have a Hoover Vision HD 9kg 1600 A+AA Super Silent Washing Machine. The machine started making a horrible banging noise and then went BANG! So I moved it out and opened th...

DUDustyabout 11 years ago
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Bosch

Can Anyone Identify These Parts From My Bosch Washing Machine?

They fell out the bottom when I tipped it sideways about 45 degrees to clean under it (yes I know this is a silly thing to do). Was wondering if they are even a part of it or ma...

ARarkatosabout 11 years ago

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My whites come out of washing machine a dingy grey

We purchased a new washing machine. There are all sorts of items listed to wash things like towels, bedding, colours, sports clothing, jeans, heavy duty etc. but no where is the...

DBdbspritzerabout 11 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Machine F04 & Pump Runs Continuously

Hello I have a problem with a Bosch WFX3267GB. All washes fail with error code F04 (blocked pump or blocked drain hose). The pump is clear, I have removed the sump (clean and cl...

N1n12about 11 years ago
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Beko

Is My Settings Working Correct On My Beko?

To be honest I dont remember ever noticing but it seems to be ok in past. What I mean is its divided into 3 sections each with a program number, I normally put it to 6 which is...

SOsontafixabout 11 years ago
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LG

Lg Strange Noise

Hi,my washing machine making strange buzzing noise I have no idea what it can be so maybe you can help me,here's video link- https://youtu.be/RaYXyqa8AJI .thanks

MIMindauabout 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Hover Performa 1100 Will Not Rotate Or Spin

MACHINE WILL NOT SPIN OR ROTATE

SPspringggroveabout 11 years ago

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Can Hear A Spring Noise When Washer Is Washing Not Spinning

Hello just got a second hand Hotpoint washer 1100 WM56 when its washing you can hear a spring noise is it anything to worry about or is it normal for hotpoints as don't normally...

DIdiablo42about 11 years ago
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Washing Machine Noises

Please advise: There's a horrible noise. It only occurs pre spin when the pump is draining water, I have checked for blockages in the drain pipe and also emptied the lint tray.

TOtonytony2015about 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Wmm59 Hotpoint Dampers

Hi, bit of a novice on tiny stuff. The old 9 yr old washer was spooling up and started clunking. Not sounding good, had a look and the drum is moving laterally as well as vertic...

CUCuckoo999about 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Frontloader Doesn't Drain Properly

I have a LG front load washer (#WM2016CW). I notice that after each wash cycle, a small puddle of water remains inside the tub. The clothes that sit on top are in perfect condit...

SOsofiasandovalabout 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washer Connected To Hot Water In Error

Hi My washine machine only needs cold water connected to it to work. It heats the cold water up to the required temperature. For the last 3 years it has been connected to hot wa...

PEpete64004about 11 years ago

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Soaking During Wash

I have a neff 6544 with no machine number on any labels. I like to soak my washing for an hour, not using the prewash because that throws away the powder added to the soak. As i...

R7R794632about 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

What is a good new washing machine to buy?

Hi all, My trusty old Zanussi has finally given in and I have therefore decided that it's time to treat myself to a new machine. I'm new to this kind of thing as my Zanussi is a...

SISimmo1111about 11 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Fj1296 Won't Start Cycle.

Hi, I have a Zanussi FJ1296 machine where I suspect that the door interlock has failed. The cycle kept cutting in and out and the door closed light was flicking on and off. The...

SISimmo1111over 11 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wmb 71442S

Hi, i have a 7kg Beko WMB 71442S which has just packed up on me, i have three young children and will call a repair guy but just wondered if anyone could shed some light on what...

COcountrymumover 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

What Is This Part?

Hi, I have error E40 on Electolux EWG1440W washing machine and the door interlock switch is black so I guess I need to replace this. The bit that goes into the interlock switch...

MAMalcolmp121over 11 years ago

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