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Hello I stay well away from domestics and as the Bosch Avantixx 7, now 3 years old, is in the utility room I hadn't seen my wife operating it until recently. She closed the door by what seemed to me a hefty brutal slam ! "That cant be right" said I. But the reply was "Its always been like that from new". It has held together but I cant say I like it. I had a look but there seems no obvious adjustment to make it easier. Should it be like this? thanks B Wash
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Hello - Im just wondering why when I put my Hotpoint WMUD843p washing machine onto fast wash 30 (30c) 800rpmthat the Drum rotates as its taking in water and washing powder but when I put it on fastwash 60 (60c) 14,000rpm does it fill up with soap powder and water then drum doesnt start rotating until the water level get to bottom of drum, then it rotates, then fills up but as its filling dont rotate whilst its filling? - its no big deal but I just cannot under stand why it rotates on 30c same time when filling but dont rotae same time when filling at 60c?
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Though I pay an insurance on the washing machine, apparently it does not cover the rubber seal which is black with mould. I use a washing machine service wash product on a regular basis, but it did not touch the mould building up inside the seal. Can anyone give me any tips on how to get rid of it, Ive used plenty of elbow grease, magic erasers and other products. I have contacted Indesit and apparently if this was effecting the wash I would be covered by the insurance, but because it is cosmetic thats it.....I wonder do I cancel the insurance.
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HI I have a New Bosche VarioPerfect Waq283S0Gb washing machine and am delighted with how clean it washes, but perplexed at how the rinse cycles work. First time I used the Cottons 60 deg wash, I was sure it only did 2 rinse cycles. I was expecting three which it did on the 40 deg easy care setting. I have just run the 60 deg wash again using aqua plus and was expecting it to do three rinses plus the extra one. However watching the water go in the drawer the third rinse went in the softener section and that was the last rinse. Does anyone have this machine and know how this system works. Many thanks Jay PS Ran the 30 deg easy care and it ran the three rinses.
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Hello, there. The kitchen in the house we have moved into has a wood laminate floor, unfixed, on top of floorboards. I therefore need a washing machine that is low on vibration. Does anyone know whether the Bosch machines (I'm thinking of no more than 1200 spin) with anti-vibration and noise-reducing features would be a good choice, or a Samsung VRT Plus model? Many Thanks.
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here are some of the 'mods' I have done to our washing machine, (after wifes approval of course) Machine: Hotpoint WMUD843 Bought September 2012: http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x361/Andyr_45/DSC_0039.jpg Cut/Filed extra bit of plastic on door fascia where hinge is to allow porthole door to open back further http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x361/Andyr_45/DSC_0035.jpg Adjusted water level of washing machine. By cutting the top off the Water Level switch (very carefully with a hacksaw) and adjusting plastic screw (a couple of turns slowly clockwise) this will put more water into the drum, thus if the fast wash 60'c / 40'c /30'c means that you can only wash…
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Got a WMUD843 Washer and the program that gets the most use daily is the 60'c Fast wash - however im peeved that I cannot select 90'c on this programme only 60'c/40'c/30'c for times when say I have some towels and want to give them a really good wash at high temperature at 90'c - other than that I can select 'cottons' @90'c but the programme lasts for hours, not knocking that much off if i press the 'time saver' button - i know you would need extra time to heat water in drum up to 90'c but Id settle with say 1hour 10 mins wash at 90'c - i think that would work and i just wish they gave you the option in the software of selecting quick wash at 90'c/60c/40c hate being restr…
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Hiya, This maybe my only post, but it's about a question driving up the wall: What setting do I use on my WMUD10637P washing machine? Basically, it has: Anti-Stain, Cotton and Synthetics (and a whole load of specials that appear straight forward). The manual helpfully advises: "separate clothes into material type". Great, I've got a mixed load of roughly the same colour, many of the garments are mixed fabric. Is there a basic 'mixed' wash? No. There are daily quick washes for mixed, but these are clothes in need of a good wash. So use Anti-stain: it's a rigorous wash, won't it shorten the life of the clothes? (having used it for a week I'm already seeing bobbling…
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I inherited this hoover washing machine but don't know what the icons refer to and can't seem to get it to fill with water. It's hooked up to water hose and hose is on. I'm not sure re settings. I have searched online for the manual-no luck. See attached image.
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Just had an Indesit 6025 washer dryer today. Cant understand the instructions at all. I need to know what to put the knobs on to do a quick boil for the whites then a cooler wash for the coloured items. Has anyone got one of these washer dryers please?
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Hi. Please could an engineer advise me if the bearings on the above machine can be replaced on the drum? Or do I need a whole new drum? Kind Regards David. All help is much Appreciated.
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Hello all, my hotpoint wf321 6kg 1200 spin has just passed on after 6years, (never serviced it, 2/3wshs a week on av, single guy), and ive got to go out 2moro to get a new one from either currys, j.lewis or hispek. and was hoping for some advice. The main things im looking 4 in a machine is the ability to do 30min quick washes , whilst being ABLE to set the spin on max! rather than say 800. I know that a lot a w.m's dont do this (my old 1 didnt) and was wondering which do?? I was hoping 4 say a minimum 8kg/1400spin if poss?
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I bought a Whirlpool washing machine 5 years ago and paid £219.99 extra for an extended warranty. If I did not have a call out I qualified for the £219.99 Cashback. I was under the impression that the Powerhouse agreement had gone into liquidation but I have found out that the company is still trading. (The Scottish Power plan folded). It looks now that I will get my money back after all. I thought some people would be interested in the news.
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My 10yr old Zanussi FL1084 recently packed up (wouldnt drain). Fixed the problem which was 2 things (related). 1) Pump had died. 2) Pump outlet pipe very blocked with grey deposits (also on inlet side). Looking at this deposit it isnt greasy and I dont think its limescale (doesnt look like kettle limescale anyway). I am now thinking it is wash powder deposits (presumeably undissolved). Have been using persil non-bio tablets with Calgon tablets (v hard water area). Mainly 40 degree washes with some 60 washes. I am thinking is this because 2 tablets is too much for this 4.5lb capacity machine at low temps (not fully dissolving)? Would wash liquid / liquitabs help? Would …
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I need to move my washing machine into my garage where the floor is about 3 feet below and 12 feet away from the floor that contains the sink that I need to empty the machine into. Does any one have any idea whether a standard washing machine pump would cope with that or, if they won't, the best way to incorporate a secondary pump. ie in line or via a secondary tank that the machine could empty into?
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I wonder what you get for your money on the Beko WMA510S?
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Sadly my much beloved and much used machine has died and needs replacing.However its in a built in unit and i will need one the same size or smaller to fit in the gap. Anyone any idea how wide this machine is (yes i can use a tape measure but would prefer manufacturers spec as their new machines will be built to the same measurements) Thanyou
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Just ordered an BEKO - WME8227 8kg machine. Should you do a cleaning wash, before you start putting cloths in a new washing machine to remove any dirt/grease ect. I was thinking of running the longest and hottest cotton wash to check the heating element and basically check everything is working fine, but 2-3 hours is a long wash. Thanks John.
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Searched the forum but coldn;t find anything, so here's my question (bear with me!) Our old hotpoint washing machine died after 14 years. We could have had it repaired for around £140 but decided to get a new one instead, we ended up with a Miele Prem 520 which I'm pleased to see is quite well regarded However, the old machine is still in the corner of the kitchen - I've been meaning to take it to the tip but tonight Mrs NBT has mentioned that she thinks this may not be allowed. Now I know that there are rules on the disposal of fridges etc due to CFCs, but I'm not aware of any such issues with washing machines - expect maybe the weight of them, getting it in and out…
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Hi All, Our trusty Hotpoint 9537 (1992 model) has finally carked it and being acutely aware that most stuff in the sub-£500 bracket on sale today is cr*p, I'm looking for something better built (and hopefully more reliable) and am prepared to spend more in order to get that. This website is great and has helped enormously in my deliberations. So for outright quality/reliability, backed up by a 10 year warranty, go for Miele or ISE. Sorted! Er... no. My problem is that I live in Northern Ireland. Despite being (last time I looked) part of the UK, we are specifically excluded from Miele's 10 year warranty (possibly their 5 year one also?). I also dislike their restr…
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I only have £249 max to spend on a washer, I'm hoping to only spend £200 which really limits my choices but I can't afford any more. I also can't shop online (I use the local library and would never trust their security). are there any recommendations - which brand/model should I look at or avoid? thanks
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Iv'e got an old stylee non digital machine in an unheated shed, will the winter freeze damage the pumps, hoses ect ? It is always un coupled from the water supply anyway, it only runs on cold water.
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Hi, I'm looking at getting a new washing machine and think I've narrowed it down to two models. The Bosch WAQ28460GB Excell (7 kg, spin 1400rpm) - I already have a Bosch tumble dryer which I really like and find easy to use. or The Miele 5740 (also 7kg, 1400rpm) I do 2-3 loads of laundry per week on average. Is the Miele really so much better than the Bosch that I should pay nearly twice as much (which means I'd need to borrow some money from my dad) - the thought of potential prohibitively expensive repairs of the Miele really makes me wonder about this. Would be interested to get input from anyone who has one of these machines. Thanks!
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I've just bought our first house and the previous owner took the washing machine and tumble dryer with him. They were previously integrated appliances under a counter (and behind a cupboard) in the utility room. I can't see much selection for integrated appliances, so I'd rather go for free standing ones with the doors removed. However, the size available is W60xH88xD58 - which would be tight but could fit some 595mm width machines in it. Would I be ok with very little room around the washing machine and condenser dryer - i.e. very little ventilation? Another problem is that I can't actually see where I can plumb the machine in. It looks like there's a cold water feed…
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My partner and I just moved our washing machine up on a custom made shelf about a meter off the ground. Since then it became faulty and making funny sucking noises. Would you say we broke it while transporting or is it the height that causes the problem? Thanks
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