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Aren't Bauknecht just rebadged Whirlpool these days? Are they made to a higher standard? Tom

Hi Craig, Do you still have this machine? If you are interested I have found an alternative supply of the parts you need. Tom

Hi Rob, The bearing kit for your machine is part number 09048471. This is supposed to come with the seal. It is officially discontinued, but is still available at http://www.apart4u.co.uk/parts/09048471/drum-bearing-and-seal-kit-hoover-logic-series-1100-rpm.html and...

Apparently this range is made in Poland. In fact there is no user accessible filter on these. Here is an instruction manual: http://www.electrolux-ui.com/2014%5C192%5C974690umEN.pdf At least they are made in an Electrolux group factory rather than under licence. Tom

Hi Graham, Welcome to the forum. The GL2 uses 3.3 gallons at normal level and 4.4 gallons at high level. On a cottons cycle the main wash fills at normal level and there are 5 rinses at high level, plus a cool down phase after the main wash (which fills to the high level or maybe higher, but...

Excellent! It's so satisfying to make a repair to keep an old machine running. Do keep us up to date with the AEG. Tom

Thanks very much for posting this Paul. I love the design and engineering of this range. Originally introduced in 1985, production overlapped with the earlier Washcraft range until early 1987. 1987 was a year when Zanussi's integration into Electrolux gathered pace. IAZ International would, by...

That drum is disgusting and I feel sorry for the engineer who had to take that apart. There's a very good reason why I use biological powders and wash at higher temperatures. More people might care if they could see what was growing inside their machines. Tom

The main cause of bearing failure is when the water seal surrounding it fails and starts to leak. It's then only a matter of time until the bearing itself fails. This can happen on any size/quality of bearing if it gets wet and corrodes. Tom

Looks like a thermistor to me: http://www.rhopointcomponents.com/surge-gard-inrush-current-limiters-sg-series.html Tom

My favourite range too. It was a sad day when the carboran tub machines with the new drum started appearing in 1990. Even then I felt the build quality wasn't quite the same. Wish I'd kept my brochures! Tom

My pleasure Lamont! Great to hear that the new thermostat did the trick and you managed to fit the new door seal. If you need any more help with it in the future please let me know. Here is my FL1123 from 1985. Tom

I found a parts diagram for a similar model, but unfortunately no separate drum spider is listed. It looks as though you have to buy a whole new inner drum. Would definitely ask at UKWhitegoods though just in case they know any better. Tom

The 30/40 stat is the one with the white and orange spots. If it is working fine then I'd leave it. Keep the spare one just in case you need it in future. Did you find the door seal change easy? The retaining spring that joins the seal with the tub can be difficult to fit. Tom

Having done a bit more reading, it is necessary to insert a small flat bladed screwdriver between the seal and thermostat edge to remove the stat but leave the seal in place. You shouldn't need to remove the seal unless it is damaged and needs replacing. Tom

Hi Lamont, I hadn't thought about the seal. If you get the seal out and it's in one piece, not perished and doesn't look too distorted it should be OK. But I guess it might be worth changing at the same time. If the fix works on your machine, I will give it a go on mine. Statomatic, That's a...

Also, make a note of any wires you disconnect so you know where to put them back, and be sure to remove the mains plug from the wall before doing the work. Of course this is mainly common sense! Tom

Sorry for the delay. Part number 50103850009 is the thermostat you require. It is available here: http://shop.electrolux.co.uk/product/50103850009/THERMOSTAT+NC40 I've used Debor glue before, but haven't tried Fido's method. I would add that it's very important that no water drips onto the...

I agree, it would help to know exactly where in the programme the timer stops. If it stops in the wash segments then the heater element might be broken. This timer doesn't seem to have a thermostop device (solenoid) attached, so it is likely the timer is supposed to stop until a certain...

Thanks Gary. Your suggestion to buy a digital thermometer is a good one. I didn't know about the limescale removers attacking enamelled tubs. Of course most of this range did have them (some later machines used a stainless steel tub but I've yet to come across one) so I'll be very careful in...