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Re: AEG L88810 Noise and Vibration Problem
Once upon-a-time back in the late Eighties/early Nineties, the Which? Magazine performed a test on washing machines. Of 25 machines on test, 13 turned out to be faulty.
Several machines had faulty thermostats, or mis-aligned programme dials. i.e, the 40 degree programme was actually at 50 degrees.
One machine had a split internal hose which leaked.
Another machine had a broken electronic board, so it didn’t work at all.
A third make had a loose tub weight which came loose, and had to be withdrawn from testing.
The magazine was dismayed at the catalogue of faults.
Re: Smeg DWF66 program change
Hi.
It may be that a thermostat has seized in the closed position, causing the machine to advance through its cycle at top speed.
Usually, the machines wash whilst heating the water; then when temperature has been reached, advance to the next part of the cycle, which is usually timed.
I’m sure the moderators/engineers will reply soon with more information.
Re: remove stuff in tub
Thanks. It’s quite alarming how a few companies have gained control of the vast range of manufacturers. Now the models are virtually all clones.
Re: Spin Dryers
The Creda “Debonair” Spin Drier used to be quite good.
It appears to be still available, and in two forms: auto-pump, or gravity-drain.
I always favoured pumped spin-driers, of any make. It was too easy to forget to put a basin under the spout on the gravity-drain models! :rolls:
Re: remove stuff in tub
Martin wrote:
Penguin45 wrote:
Don’t think any body else tried to help.In a far away town (Liverpool in fact) long, long ago, was born the English Electric Liberator Automatic (circa 1968) with an access hatch. It was actually put there to allow for heater replacement but very handy for removing odd coins, bra wires and (in those dark days) ladies foundation garmet supports….oh yes! 😉
Would that have been a Hotpoint by another name?
Re: AEG L88810 Noise and Vibration Problem
Hmmm. This machine is a top-end model, supposedly with low noise emanation.
I wonder if the front was never properly located during manufacture, or it has worked loose in transit?
I would give AEG a call, and mention to them that the noise from the machine seems to be in excess of what you would expect from a machine of this calibre.
It may be that this model does indeed have different production techniques, but to be sure I would ask AEG.
Re: Candy c7200 not filling
Some Candy-sourced Hoover machines had a water inlet shut-off system.
To release it, you had to turn off the inlet hose tap, then remove the inlet hose from the tap, in order to release the pressure in the safety system.
My old Hoover circa 1998, had such a system.
There wasn’t a flood tray underneath: motor and regeneration unit were visible.
Re: Tablets don’t go in
Probably somewhere in between, in the dissolvabilty stakes!
I would try the net bag approach; I don’t think they’re in the same league as Ariel tablets.
Re: Electrolux belt replacement access?
Penguin45 wrote:Zanussi, AEG, Tricity Bendix, Electrolux, Arthur Martin, Zanker (Oh, yes!) JLP,Dometic, Elektra, Helios, Hansa, Husquvarna, Interfunk ( 😯 ), Jusq, King, Linde, Lux, Migos, Onyx, Prima, Priveleg, Progress, Quelle, Rex, Rondo, Rosenlew, Sibir, Singer, Upo, Urania, Volta, Voss and good old Zoppas.
Probably still missed a couple……….
Penguin45.
Ye Gods! 😯
Quick! – Close that can of worms!
Re: AEG L88810 Noise and Vibration Problem
Some machines can, and do, make a god-awful din, though it sometimes disappears as the machine ramps up to a faster spin speed; i.e. the machine may be vibrating quite badly at 800rpm, but might be rock solid at, say, 1600rpm.
I once had an AEG that would be reasonably quiet with one load, yet the next time (same load of clothes!) it rattled ‘n’ roared. Adjusting the feet didn’t make one iota of difference. (I too, was sceptical of that spring-loaded foot!).
I wonder if the tub weights are properly secured to the tub?
If you are concerned, I would give AEG a call, just to put your mind at rest.
Re: Electrolux belt replacement access?
Martin wrote:
xtsg wrote:
Any tips or suggestions for web-sites that I could consult would be most welcome.Usually when a belt ‘goes’ on one of these machines it desitegrates and bits of it get wrapped around the motor shaft. Some even tear into the electric cables as is goes! 😯
Would that also apply to certain Zanussi models?
Re: Tablets don’t go in
Interesting, I too recently experienced a gooey sludge of undissolved Ariel tablet in powder drawer. Could they have been reformulated?
You can also place the tablets (applies to Ariel, Bold, Daz & Fairy) straight into the drum, before adding clothes.
There is no need to use that infernal net bag, which is used for Persil and Surf tablets.
Re: Search for UK Windtunnel cleaner
Yes, it was spherical in shape. It was a popular cleaner; still on sale in 1982. I know this because my parents purchased the (then!) sophisticated Hoover “Sensotronic System 2”, from Currys in Kilmarnock. On the shelf was a “Constellation”, in cream and orange livery, if I remember correctly.
Another cleaner from Hoover that used the hovercraft principle, was the “Celebrity”. This was shaped like a flying saucer; but only the lesser-powered models used flotation. The more powerful used wheels.
Re: Siemens SE25M575GB not drying properly every time
I have one of those: SGS09L08
When fully loaded, wash time can swing between 2hrs 15mins, and 2hrs 45mins! 😯
When it starts at first, the top spray arm always sounds as if it never has enough water. It is only after 15 mins of washing and miserly topping-up by the machine itself, that it sounds normal.
Extremely quiet, compared to previous Hoover 😀
Re: Siemens SE25M575GB not drying properly every time
gegsy wrote:
Trilobite wrote:
Finish “Classic” Tablets (with RED Powerball); Fairy Activebursts (dissolvable pouches). Both require use of separate rinse-aid, and salt.Hi
The Fairy Active Burst have a built in rinse aid and salt action but may require the use of additional salt and rinse aid in very hard areas. 😀Greg
Thanks for the correction! 😉
You would think that by the first (cold) rinse, any rinse aid would be flushed down the drain, making the final rinse not as effective as it could be.
The Which? magazine actually found that separate detergent, rinse aid and salt, gave much better performance than “all in ones”.
Their verdict on “soil-sensing” programmes wasn’t that great either… 🙁
