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ANAsked by Annelise

Help! Drum Won't Turn Even When Washer Is Off And Empty!

Hi, Had the washer on this morning when it started to make a dreadful clunking sound when spinning (it was obviously spinning slowly and struggling). It sounded like I'd put a b...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Annelise
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Bosch
PEAsked by petefelstead

Bosch Maxx Wab28061Gb - Which Wires ?

Hi, I have been given a machine that I was going to scrap and use the drum for a fire pit but I have noticed that it is in good condition generally. I asked the previous owner w...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
KEAsked by kevincoffey

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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RAAsked by Ravennn

Washing Machine Trips Electric On High Speed

Hi, my washing machine trips electric on 1200 1000 spin but is ok on 800 iv searched forums but havent found any similar problems, iv taken the motor out there was some plastic...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CAAsked by carolann

Machine Wont Do Hot Wash

i have a hotpoint aqualtis washing machine i paid £460 only had it 2yrs 10 mths it wont do hot wash is it supposed to flash an error code

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Electrolux
POAsked by ponophobic

Electrolux Ewd 1409 Foam Retained At Front Causing Excessive Foaming

Hi, my machine has started suffering from excessive foaming. I've read the two previous forum threads and this article and can't seem to resolve the issue. I've cleaned the filt...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
GDAsked by gary d.

Lg Front Load Washer Stays At 10 Min For Long Time Then Flashes Ue Code

LG WM2277HS WORKS FINE UP UNTIL THERE ARE 10 MIN. LEFT IN THE CYCLE. IT WILL ROTATE TUB 5 SEC. IN ONE DIRECTION, THEN THE OPPOSITE WAY FOR 5 SEC. THIS GOES ON QUITE A WHILE, WHI...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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NEAsked by Neil23

Should rinse water be cold?

New here so please excuse if this should be in the 'repair section'. We have a ZWF 16581 W Jetstream. Yesterday it stopped on the 1 minute after a 'proportional load' run... ie...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
M3Asked by M3mPh1z

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
HUAsked by hughwatkins

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Samsung
ROAsked by roger

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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STAsked by Stanleeeee

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....

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
GAAsked by garyy

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
SUAsked by sunny123

Hoover Visiontech Stuck On Delay Start

Hi My hoover vt1014d23 washing machine seems to be stuck on delay start. When i turn it on by turning the dial to select a wash the display shows: 0880 9:99. Also the cold wash...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LOAsked by LOUIS

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hotpoint
BRAsked by brendanclarke

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
MAAsked by mackintyre

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PSAsked by psychonaut

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by psychonaut
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Beko
CHAsked by Charlie3999

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
SAAsked by sahlaek

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...

Latest reply about 11 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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