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so a lot of new machines in the last 5 years or so , use a tiny amount of water , not even coming up to the height of the top of the paddles/lifters and I get it for economy reasons and that you can heat up a little amount of water quicker than if it half filled the glass door like the ancient washing machines did, and understand that todays washing powders / liquid are more efficient and need hardly any water to do their job these days. However what I cannot get used to is the fact that if the drum is revolving with this little amount of water now, and the clothes dont get nice and saturated/soaked in water like they used to years ago when the water came up to half t…
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When you half or quarter load a washing machine drum and it starts washing and 'violently' sloshes the washing around (ie lifter/paddles lifts washing to top of drum and then the washing slams to bottom of drum) could this not damage (this sloshing/slamming action) the garments over time and indeed the paddles of the machine , (or both) - I relise that the proper way to load the drum is not fill it right to the brim of the top of the drum, you have to leave a vertical hand width height of free space dont you? - but if you do that the clothes will slosh and rub against each other (friction - simulation of rubbing the clothes together) to get them clean , but when you half …
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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 water straight from the boiler. Every time it draws water it uses 75 degree water from the gas boiler. Can anyone estimate how much this has cost per load on average and how much it should cost per load if it uses only cold water. I'm trying to claim from the landlord. Thanks
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Hello Andy, Just wondered why a couple of features featured on some washing machines in the last 5 years but never seemed to catch on or be fitted into the mainstream washing machines? , where they just gimmicks or used as a selling point maybe or do you think they were useful things and should have been adopted? I think the 3 that stick out at the moment is the Anti-Bacterial/Anti Mould rubber door gasket, and I believe these were fitted to Haier washing machines at one time, wouldnt that have been a great thing to adopt on all washing machines these days? - and then the second thing that sticks out is Titanium Drums which i think Hotpoint had on a couple of models …
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when the manufactures put a quick wash feature on a washing machine why can you not load the drum to the full capacity of the machine? So , my particular washing machine is an 8KG model. If I use a 1hr quick wash the maximum allowed to put in the drum is 3kg I think it is. Do they say 3KG maximum because there is fraction of water that goes into the drum on a quick wash than on a full wash and thats why its a quick wash, because more water going in to fill tub = more time? I realise on a quick wash the amount of rinses is cut down to 1 and that the spin is shortened - but what are the consequences if you fill up the drum nearly all the way to the top of the dr…
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Just trying to decipher Hotpoint Washing washing machine numbers Our washing Machine is a WMUD843P. So, OK I predict the WM=Washing machine, the U=Ultima(which is what it is) but what is the 'D' for? - its not a Washer/Dryer model ... and I predict the 8=8KG, the 4=1400rpm spin speed, the 3= (im not sure , could it mean revision of the model?) and the P=Polar white (the colour of the machine) what do you reckon?
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Hi New member here. Unfortunately, my 10-year-old Bosch is making a very disturbing noise so I am thinking the bearing has gone .Also one of its feet dropped off when I moved it recently and although I tried to screw it back in, the threaded plate got bent somewhat so the foot is now at an angle.The machine is level mind but I don't suppose it will remain secure for long.The choice I have here is to get a repair done or buy a new one and I am thinking that because of repair costs, the latter would make more sense provided I can find a machine which does not have a welded drum unit. Another thing that might be helpful is knowing the number of wash cycles a part…
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I am connected to a cold water supply and the washing machine doesn't heat the wash up. Can anyone help please
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My first miele washing machine was a W310 which I had 12 years purchased in 2002. All worked well until the drum bearings went. Fearing big repair bills I scrapped the machine and got a WDA110 two years ago. This machine is still of good Miele quality but iv noticed a few things different from my old machine. I don't think the suspension is so good on the new one. Out of balance load detection is not anywhere as good as the old machine. Iv had a instance where the machine tried to spin a load of towels out of balance and the drum has made a thin score mark on the glass door where it hit it. The water cascade over the top inside of the glass door is now missing when the ma…
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If anyone has bought a new Indesit Washing Machine XWE 101683 and water remains in fabric conditioner dispenser contact Indesit. Do not attempt to repair yourself" After searching internet different advice was given such as tilting machine,levelling,base with runners,plastic mats etc,re-positioning washing machine.All conflicting advice but waste of time.You have 90 days in which to get an engineer out and if you have this machine then it is possible there is a manufacture fault.What has happened is that the dispenser would not flush as blocked by a small piece of plastic not removed when the tray was produced. Engineer called today and tried unblocking with tube and…
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Hi there, first post here! I've just received my new AEG Okomix washing machine, model L79485FL. Given the low quantity of water used by washers these days I thought a jet of water from the top would help keeping the laundry more soaked. I have a question. The jet of water is not running all the time - it escapes me why but apparently that is normal. However, even when the jet is not running I can hear a humming noise which is clearly a pump running and I cannot understand what is that for! Okomix claims to mix the detergent better than other washers - to me it's a gimmick as I reckon a drum spinning in the water should be more than enough to dissolve the d…
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would like to add to this conversation about how big your drum needs to be for washing a kingsize quilt. Well my washing machine is 11kg and I find it hard putting in my kingsize quilt..so I'm finding extremely difficult than you can fit one into an 7kg
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Hi, We have a Miele Edition 111 W5877 washing machine, that for the most part has been very good. Spin is almost silent. It is nearly 3 years old and is just out of their 2 year warranty, typically. They want £170 to just come out and have a look! Recently it has started causing our white sheets to have some grey marks on when they come out of the machine. They are like thin grey lines in creases, almost like something has left a residue. Maybe oil from the machine somewhere? Can the sheets get behind any seals anywhere perhaps? It only happens with our sheets, we've never noticed it with a normal clothes wash. We have used the Miele maintenanc…
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Hi This question is for washing machine engineers In specific. Which washing machine is best built with durability in mind. As I bought a hotpoint Wmd washing machine within 12 month's of purchase things started to go wrong. Drum went 4 times. heating element went 2 times despite using the washing machine descaling sachets. Motor went once. This is not a comprehensive list of problems. I want to buy somethingthat will last without problems. Thanks In Advance
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Hiya, Thanks for this forum, I'm new here so sorry if this ends up in the wrong place, though I'm definitely not asking for a repair. I bought a new machine on the 5th of January, and the drum seems warped right from the start, I first decided maybe it was a new design of rotation but I'm not so sure, so need to ask so I will know one way or the other. I made a short video to show what I mean. Electrolux Ews 31074 nu Thanks so much, Nikki
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Hi there folks. Does anyone know how to work the Steam Hygiene function on the Hotpoint Ultima RPD10457J. The instruction manual is so unclear! Every time i push the button i get 3 bleeps and "No Selection" appears on the screen. I understand that this function does not work with all cycles but which ones does it work with and how do you activate it? Would be grateful for any advice. Cheers. Mike
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I recently bought a new Meile washing machine (W2859IWPMRS S). It is a great machine, however I have to slam the door quite hard to close this. My last Meile machine did not require this, is this typical, or would you think I have a problem with the door catch/lock? Thanks
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I saw it suggested on a frugal living site to wash clothes with vinegar instead of detergent in the machine. Will it damage the machine to use it on a daily basis? I know it is good to use vinegar every month or so to keep limescale under control etc. We have hard or very hard water if it makes a difference. Thanks!
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Hello The soap dispenser for model WMAO863 has a blue plastic insert that fits into the main compartment (N0 1 in operatin manual) it appears to act as gate where the water flows down. Does anyone know what is this part used for?
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I have been remodelling my kitchen and have just had my old washing machine reconnected in it's new position by a plumber. I decided to try using the dryer for the first time in years and found it wasn't heating so thought I'd pull the machine out to see if there was a thermal cut out switch which could be reset. I didn't get very far because the machine hoses were only long enough to move the machine halfway out. I had told the plumber it would need longer hoses and it looks like he has extended the drainage hose slightly, but not the inlet - neither would allow the machine to come right out without disconnecting them. I have never had this situation with a washing machi…
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HiAfter recently noticing extra suds in my wash, I'm wondering if I'm dosing my detergent correctly. My detergent's dosage instructions give two measurements, based on soiling, load weight and water hardness. My water supplier states that my water is "moderately hard" and I tend to do loads of 4kg or under (particularly if a specific wash) that are not heavy soiled.The detergent has one measurement for light soiling, in soft/medium water, for 4-5kg of clothes and another measure for heavy soiling, hard water, up to 8kg. I've always though of my water being hard (but now not sure) and I regularly do under 4kg, not heavy soiled loads.I appreciate this may not be an exact sc…
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Hello everyone, I am looking to replace the feet of my machine as they seem to have worn down over the years, this has caused excessive vibrations when the machine is in full spin. Has anyone had experience with doing this? What kind of ones should I be looking for? The ones that are currently inside the machine look fairly basic and have a hard base. Thanks in advance for the help!
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Hi we have recently purchased a Hotpoint Ultima S-line washing machine - although generally pleased water seems to be drains back into the drum after the wash cycle has been completed and the assiocated clothes removed. The water is a brownie colour ... any thoughts anyone?
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Hi all, I'm considering purchasing and installing a washing machine, but have only one very tight spot that I can install it in in my flat. Insalling in this spot will require me to install the pipes (drainage and water pipes) around the machine. (What I mean is that the pipes will come out of the back of the machine, travel around the front of the machine to the water tap and drain. hence they won't go straight out, but rather twist a little going from the machine.) Would this disrupt the machines work in some way? Can it work this way? Are most machine pipes long enough to go around the machine? Thank you! Daniel
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How can I find out which washer dryers on the market can be fitted with a height reduction kit? They all seem to have a height of 85cm, and I need to reduce it to a maximum of 83cm. Would it be safe to remove the lid on a washer dryer whose control panel doesn't extend to the top of the machine, and have a custom-made metal plate fitted to the top. There is an LG washer dryer I like and the lid is 3cm high and sits above the control panel so it looks as though it could be done, but when I contacted LG they said they cannot supply a height reduction kit for any of their washer dryers.
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