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So.........new washer arrived. It works and hasn't blown up yet. I have the problem of excessive vibration again though. The machine is perfectly level, but sits on Laminate Flooring on top of wooden floor boards. Anyone have any suggestions? Was thinking of a plinth to spread the load on...

Separate Brands As far as I am aware, Electrolux (AEG/Moffat/Zanussi etc) are separate to Hoover/Candy.

Ok, take my Mum's old Electra 11500. Simple mechanical timer. If I'm correct, as the timer turns, it enables/disables the various outputs to the fill, motor, pump etc etc......right? So how would, for eg, the half load button work and the economy button work? How do these push buttons do...

White Knight Now you mention it, we have a small white knight dryer and my in-laws have the larger condensing version. Both machines get hammered and are fantastic, albeit basic and a little plasticky. I had to put a new run capacitor on mine once as the motor wouldn't turn but apart from that...

Interesting!! Especially about Beko. I didn't mean Beko and Haier were "unbranded junk" just was in the same sentence. You're right, they are both companies in their own right. Beko being based in Watford near where I used to work. It is still a brand name though, owned by Arcelik or...

Thank you for your replies!! Liam, interesting theories. I think you are correct in saying the seam has gone weak and the paddle was helping it stay together maybe. I will be contacting them again to demand that our worktops are replaced, with the added threat of media contact. I have...

One more Q! So, in pic 19, the 4 L shaped slots, are they where the paddle fastens too or where the drum joins? OR is the drum welded together on that rusty looking lip?

Question! In picture 15 of 28 (see my link in my first post) on the far right of the picture, you can see a round component fitted to the chassis of the machhine. There are several wires connected to it. Is it a balance sensor? I am interested how these things work! I am a refrigeration...

Split Drum? Thank you for your replies. I was about to go out and purchase a Zanussi, when the phone rang and it was Indesit offering me a new machine. I accepted, along with a cheque for the damaged clothes. I am still awaiting an answer for my damaged worktops. I am also going to film the...

Thanks for your replies. They are delivering the new machine on Monday and have sent an A4 sticker to go on the old machine which says "THIS APPLIANCE IS URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR Q&R INVESTIGATION" along with a few other details. I don't expect I will hear the cause of the failure!! I will keep...

Hello all! What an interesting forum - fascinating seeing some familiar vintage appliances. I came across this site whilst googling for an Electra 11500 which my Mother had for 17 years - problem free too I think. Anyway, I thought I would enlighten you guys to my latest incdent. Whilst on...