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Lace Caught In Drum
by rosie- 1 follower
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Hi, I washed a new pair of swim shorts that had a lace in the waistband and now the lace has got caught in the hole of the drum. I have an aeg lavamat l74800. Is there a way of getting it out without damage to the lace and the machine? Thanks for any help given. Rosie
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I Cannot Understand How To Use The "personalisation" Setting
by glasgowjohn- 1 follower
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Hi Re INDESET WASHING MACHINE "IWSC 61251 ECO UK" I would be grateful for your help please. Up until now we have always used the pre-set washings cycles on our "Indeset Eco" However, now we need to use a 30 degree wash that is only included for sports ware and not regular clothing.The preset cycles have a 20 and 40 degree wash. When I follow the instructions and set the preferred temperature and spin the number that the PRE-SET dial is set at takes over!! That dial has to be set at SOME number but whatever that number is wins out over my selected personalisation cycle. Can you advise what we are doing wrong please. Thanks a lot John
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Hi, Almost 10yo Creda has a door lock problem and while I could fix it, this may just be a sign that it's reaching the end of its life. Also could really do with larger than 5.5kg. Was thinking of getting this Siemens WM14Y590GB My concern though is the use of increasingly smaller water quantities and the effect this has on wash and rinse ability. Would anyone know if this model or Siemens in general have the ability to increase water level during rinse, or at least increase length of rinse and amount of water used? I know LG have a medical rinse option which ??? supposedly increases water rinse volume. Is their anything like this on Siemens?
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How Little Powder Is Enough?
by Crumpled- 1 follower
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I have read your blogs and information but I am still a bit off with this new machine. Soft water area, very soft I think. Recommended maker dose of say 95ml of powder (non bio) results in the new machine over foaming. I can get a wash down to 2.5ml or 5ml powder used and still get too much foam in the final rinse depending on load. So obviously I have to tailor for the load. Tried another powder and it was worse. Liquid tabs are reasonable on colours but not perfect. Interestingly the suds come up on the first rinse after the first part of the program pumps out the first time, there are no blockages or restrictions. I worked down from Fairies recommended dose to what I…
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Help To Identify Washing Machine!
by chambo- 1 follower
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Hi there, This is my first ever post. I have just moved into a new flat and the washing machine appears to be unbranded and built into my kitchen. I have taken a few photos of the dials and front of the washing machine. Unfortunately there is no manual and no clear instructions on the front. Does anyone have any idea what brand and model it might be and also what the the different program settings are. https://www.dropbox.com/s/hksml9zq4rx1uar/2014-09-10%2008.16.27.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/sh6zq9nh5gpskk0/2014-09-10%2008.16.18.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ko7ydgvupcyef9/2014-09-10%2008.16.21.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/hksml9zq4rx1uar/2014-09…
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Stinky Clothes And Towels...please Help!
by jimmytheman- 1 follower
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Hello All, I have an LG Top load HE washer I bought from BEST BUY about 2 years ago. I have recently noticed after washing my towels and clothes they have a funky oder. I can really smell it on the towels and hand towels after a couple of uses. It's almost like a bad rusty old pipe smell. I don't remember this smell being an issue when I first moved into my home 2 years ago with my new LG. I just started to notice this oder a couple of months ago. I have done everything I know to TUB clean my washer. I've used bleach, cleaning cubes, vinegar....and nothing seems to help. I'm on about the 10th cleaning cycle and the smell is still there. I've even added v…
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Siemens 2005 Vs Siemens 2014
by Flex- 1 follower
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I purchased a Siemens WXL147AGB in June 2005. As of August 2014 i haven't suffered a single breakdown. The only problems I've had is a broken detergent tray door and three of the LCD bars on the display died I think in the first year. I live in a three person household and the machine is used 3-4 times per week. I use soda crystals with every wash and Dr beckitt 'Service It' every 90 days. How do Siemens machines of 2014 compare to the machines of 2005? Is the quality still present?
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Surge Protection
by Dan- 1 follower
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Hi there, I've just bought a new Bosch washing machine and as we've been having thunderstorms lately wondered whether surge protection is needed? Thanks
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Washing Greasy Clothes
by 50k_WashingMachine- 1 follower
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Hi all! I am a cook and often times get a significant amount of bacon grease on my clothing. Would washing these greasy clothes in the same load as my casual clothes or even bed sheets cause a problem (ie greasy smelling bed sheets ) or would the entire load come out fresh and clean? Thanks for the help!
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hiii, i just moved in a new house and here we have an old washing machine and i don't know how to use it. The model is HOOVER ELECTRON 850WD please if you know how to use it, this information will be usefull. thank you very much
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Need To Slam The Door ?
by B Wash- 1 follower
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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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Quick Wash Programs On Hotpoint Wmud843P
by andyr12345- 1 follower
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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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Mouldy Old Rubber!
by Gibgal58- 1 follower
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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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Icons On Hoover Performa 600 Washing Machine: Help!
by hooverbkk- 1 follower
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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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Indesit 6025
by Rondetto- 0 replies
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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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Hotpoint Aqualtis Aqxgd169Pm
by Ravydavy- 1 follower
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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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Extended Warranty Agreement Problem
by gazburwell- 1 follower
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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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Wash Powder Vs Liquid Question
by iwhite3- 1 follower
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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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