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We have had a new kitchen fitted including new appliances. Unfortunately, the users manual for the Washer / Dryer has been lost by the kitchen fitters. If anyone has a Zanussi ZKI245 users manual and could photo-copy it as a PDF or any other convenient format, please reply to this message and I will send you my email address. Needless to say, I would pay for any expenses that would be incurred. I contacted Zanussi direct and they tell me that they do not replace lost or stolen paperwork items that go missing. Thank you. gael33.
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I'm looking to replace my 17 year old AEG which has given sterling service but now finally conked out due to limescale problems. My current machine has a stainless steel drum inside a s/s tub. I understand that most of the new machines actually have a plastic tub these days to save cost and meet EU regs re. energy ratings. These plastic tubs can be easily damaged with loose coins, buttons, paper clips etc. being left in pockets by mistake. How can I find out how a washing machine is made? Which magazine does not specify any models with totally stainless steel interiors, and none of the manufacturers blurb seems to cover this point. I don't mind paying for a decent mac…
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My premier 520 is just over 5 years old, in mint condition apart from the circuit board and is being taken to the dump next week. Miele wanted nearly £300 for the board + £100 call out + £1 per min after the first hour to repair something that should not have broken. I wanted a Miele for ages after reading all the blurb on this site and must admit it was a beautiful machine to use, however it is not really worth paying out such a large amount of money on a machine which is likely to break and become uneconomical to repair. Much better to take a gamble on a decent machine half the price and when it breaks just replace it. A quick look on ebay brings up a full page of fault…
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Can washing machine powder be used in a dishwasher without it causing damage? My dad constantly insists on throwing washing machine powder (like Daz or Bold etc.) into the dishwasher instead of using an actual dishwasher tablet (like Finish etc.), claiming that it's "all the same thing". Me and the rest of my family think this is horrible and surely can't be good for the dishwasher itself or the things being washed inside. What's the definitive answer?
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I've got really decent prices quoted for either a Miele W1613 and a W3224. The difference in price is £110 extra for the W3324. I believe the only difference is the honetcomb drum. Is it worth an extra £110 or a gimic I can do without.
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Hi there, We have just replaced our Whirlpool washing machine with our hotpoint machine and have found that the waste pipe, which connected from the waste to the back of the old machine has the same size end as the pipe sticking out of our the new one, which comes from the back of the machine, meaning we cannot connect them together. We can't just use the old one to connect to the back as it's not long enough to reach the new machine. I'm sure we're missing something obviuous here but has anyone any ideas what we need to connect them together? Hope this is clear. Thanks
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Hey, i am in the process off buying a new washing machine and i was thinking if there is any British manufactures that still make washing machines, as i might as well gave my money to the British economy than to some far eastern one. The only one i can find is Harris Classic which only make twin tub's. If anyone know off any please let me know Thanks Shrug
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Hi, I have moved into a rented property with a Lamona HJA 8794 washer dryer, however there is no manual. We have contacted the supplier, who told us to contact another company who they get the machines from. This company sent us back to the supplier. How do I get a manual? I read the other post and it said to go to the supplier which I have done. If I knew what the symbols meant at least I could use it without guessing (I've already run the colours on one wash where I got it wrong). Thanks
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hi there found this site through money saving expert forums. my almost 10 year old creda tumble dryer finally "died" on saturday. girlfriend reported the drum wasn't spinning. took the lid off, and the belt inside had snapped. bought a new one, fitted it (how difficult was that? so many screws and no indication of exactly the best way to get inside.). anyway, new belt in place, but the drum wasn't sitting properly. then i found the cause of the belt snapping. the rear of the drum has a rod sticking out that goes through the back of the unit, through a rubber gromit and washer on the other side. this had worn down completely and had finally snapped (the bit that came off…
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Hi, I bought my machine around 7 years ago. Until recently it only had one problem which was repaired under guarantee. Over the last few months, it doesn't always spin out properly at the end of a cycle and the clothes, although not sopping wet, need an extra spin. It is odd that even though it doesn't spin at the end of a wash cycle, if I then set it to "drain/spin" it spins OK. I was looking the Miele site and it seems a service with repairs is around £200. The machine has taken a bit of a battering as for 2 of the 7 years, I ran a B&B and regularly used it 3 or 4 times a day loaded with heavy egyptian cotton bedding (often slightly overloaded). I'm just wondering …
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I live on the 23rd floor of a tower block and have recently had my flat refurbished. The housing association have put in connections for a washing machine. Is is worthwhile getting one installed given how high up my flat is? Will I suffer endless problems with low water pressure? Anyone with any experience of this matter would be most welcome to comment.
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I have a brand new washing machine and i want to keep it clean and running as efficiently as possible, I am going to only use Ariel Bio Powder with Actilift as it seems to get very good reviews, it`s not cheap i bought some today, a fifty wash at lidl is £9.99 for a 42 wash, at Morrisons it`s £12.49 for a fifty and at Asda it`s only £8.00 for a fifty so guess where i bought it from After how many washes should you do a service wash to clean the inside of your washing machine, most of the information i have read say every month, but should it not depend on how many washes you do a week and how hard your water is. I only do one wash a week and my water is soft, so a ma…
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Hi. I bought some Ariel powder and according to the box dosing guide for me it`s normal wash and soft water, so the does is 95ml , my drum is 8kg so add an extra 40ml = 135ml Now the Ariel website recommends 195ml , the website is buggy as hell and keeps crashing in firefox and IE 9.0 So which is right as i don't want to use to much powder and waste money. Thanks John. http://www.ariel.co.uk/Products/DosingGuide.aspx
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I was looking at the Ecozone Ecoballs1000 brand Wash Balls for just over £20 from Amazon, they get mostly good reviews and 2-3p per wash is tempting, and since i only do around one wash a week they should last me around 19 years Thanks John.
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I have just bought a new Bosch classic 1200 express. I have completed 3 washes, just returned from holiday and whilst the machine was in final spin I heard a noisy rattling sound, I switched the machine off and examined the inside, I thought at first that one of the kids had left a coin in the pocket of their trousers. I found a metal bra bone, which is half circle shape. My wife examined the bras that were in the wash and found one with no bones at all we removed the loose bone and took the washing out which had almost finished anyway. Today we carried out a full wash, when the program started the final spin,, at full speed, something started a rattling sound and I th…
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Hi...hope someone can advise? My washing machine is a 2nd hand Hoover washer dryer (about 10 years old) and has been brilliant for 3 years. It has started making a noise while washing and last wash it got pretty bad. So I called a repair man out who, when I span the drum just said 'Oh you can't fix it. I can sell you a new one though etc etc...' and I felt he was just a salesman rather than a repairer. I am an environmental freak and wanted to get it repaired, but he said the bearings have gone and its not worth repairing. He didnt open his tool box or take the lid off the machine. I know this sounds awful but I didnt know whether to trust him or not. Does anyone know i…
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All modern washing machines take much longer to wash than they used to. I've written an explanation of why on my main site here - Why does washing machine take so long to wash?
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Our Indesit W123 blew up last night. There was a massive bang and then a burning smell. It does not turn on now and I presume it is dead. We had the machine for 5 years and it has been okay, except the odd programme clock spining round continously. I came across the Haier C1460 which Comet are knocking out at £199 in sale. Anyone got one or know of them? There is no reviews on the web. Any help or advice will be much appreciated.
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I am looking to buy a washing machine but am feeling rather bamboozled by all the information. Have you considered a spreadsheet for comparing features? I like the sound of Miele quality but am put off by the difficulty in getting spares (just in case) and your comments about the door. Is there a runner up in quality terms? Then I will browse for important features. (AAA, large drum, high speed spin, delay start). I have a budget of £650.
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Which do you prefer washing liquid or washing powder and which brands?
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Im intending to put a washing machine in my celler. Can anyone please tell me hoe i can pump the water out to the drain and is this going to be expensive. Any useful comments appreciated. Thanks
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Hi My friend has a national NA-f702p washing machine but all of it's buttons are in Japanese language. Is there anybody can help me with a English manual or translation? please help me
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Can you advise as to whether it will in any way prolong the life of a machine if you don't use the maximum possible spin speed...ie if you buy a 1400 but only use it on 1000 will that machine in general last longer than buying one with a max spin of 1000 and using that one at it's highest spin speed of 1000.
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Detergent usage is often specified for 4-5kg loads with an additional amount for larger machines. It is only the cottons loads that will generally take the full load though. How much detergent should therefore be added to, for example, a minimum irons load which is set as 3kg max or a woollens load at 2kg max? Should I halve the amount that I put in the 6kg cottons load or do you use the same amount? Never thought about this before and have always loaded the normal amount for hard water, but the machine I have just ordered as a % load/detergent calculation and I therefore need to know what I am reducing the detergent level from!! I also don't want to ruin my new miele mac…
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I would like to spend as little as possible, However .... get a good washer. I need to be recommeend a cheap washer Some thing indistructiable I have a max budget of 120.00 thanks for the help
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