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Sourced from Castor Hi,I think these were sourced from Castor, also sold as a GEC but with top mounted controls at the rear.I think theres one on CandyBimatics youtube chanel. I think its simlarlar to the Castor 509. Nigel

They don't like the cold Hi , it could be due to the temperature of the incoming cold water . Has this error only started with the colder weather. I remember long ago when i used to work on this model range reading a technical bulletin , it stated that if the incoming cold water temperature...

white knight intellidry Hi Marky mark ,Would it have been a White Knight Intellidry. Just one large button to press no other settings . Nige.

Goblin twin tub, all their own work ! Years ago we had goblin twin tub in as scrapper so I had to do an autopsy. They were all Goblins own work. The reason why the suds return hole is so large is that they used a two in one crooked drain hose like a Servis. The pulsator was belt driven...

Frigidaire twin tub by Philips Hi all, found picture of the Philidaire. Reply 32. Nige https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?52664

Frigidaire twin tub by Philips Great thread thanks Mike . I seem to remember seeing Frigidaire badged Philips twin tubs. The controls were mounted top right front of cabinet .A small rectangular dark blue,green panel with just 2 knobs. Wash timer and motor or heater . I think these were the...

Is this man a VIP member of AW.ORG I thought this was a somebody having a joke when I heard about this on the radio last week on BBC radio 5 live last Friday. He seems to echo the thoughts of members of this site. It appears the report may be true. Regards Nigel...

Also sold as Rowenta Found this whilst looking at interesting old European appliances. Shows in detail the workings. I like the videos of his other machines. Nigel.

Fault description. Hi , you described the fault/ symptoms very well. This fault would stop the motor as if no signal is received by the timer module it cuts the power to the motor. The motor will accelerate briefly then stop otherwise the motor would rev uncontrolled. If you go to youtube and...

Motor surges then cuts out Hi, a common fault on these machines is that the tacho generator on the rear end of motor comes apart. If no feedback from the tacho generator is sensed power to the motor is cut. To check to see if it this causing the problem firstly disconnect machine from the...

available in uk sort of Hi, espares uk list an inlet valve. The voltage issue can be solved by reusing your coils if they are good . Carefully prize of your coils and transplant .Stock Number: ES174180. I do this sometimes if just a bad coil. Could be worth a go. Regards Nigel.

Last week I got a Belling spin dryer of ebay for the princely sum of £9.99 YAY. This was the last version of the Frigidaire sourced spin dryer. Chestermike did an interesting thread on the early version in January. The main difference with this version being the inclusion of a lid locking...

LG Noise on slow spin Hi , my LG was making the same noise on the slower parts of the spin . It turned out to be the plastic pegs that secure the dampers to the tub being to loose. Mines the 8kg 1600rpm and has 3 dampers. You can tell if its this by holding the drum and rocking it back and...

child lock Hi, just a thought does your dryer have a selectable child lock as some washers have which disables the controls. Usually accessed by pressing 2 buttons together or holding one down for a few seconds. Regards Nigel.

And a big thanyou from Nige. Sorry about the above posting , i did it wrong the bit about christmas lights should have been further down. I will pay better attention when i preview before posting in future. I was just trying to make the point that it was nice to meet people with the same...