Help & Advice
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Should I put detergent in the soap dispenser or straight in the drum?
Most washing machine detergent belongs in the soap dispenser drawer - that is what it is designed for. But there are situations where placing it in the drum…
Which is the best type of washing machine detergent?
Washing powder, liquid, tablets, capsules, and eco formats all have a place - but they are not interchangeable. Understanding what each type does and does not contain helps…
Hotpoint Aqualtis and Indesit Error Code F02
Error F02 is a motor-related fault code. The official definition is "motor jammed or tacho off", with the technical guidance to check motor and module connections. Understanding what…
Washing machine fills and drains at same time
Observing exactly where on the cycle the problem occurs, and whether the drain pump is running, narrows the cause significantly and determines what to look at next. Step…
Washing machine dial keeps turning and clicking
On older washing machines without digital displays, a continuously rotating selector dial is the machine's way of indicating that something has gone wrong. Unlike a modern error code,…
Washing machine lights flashing
Many washing machines - particularly older and more basic models - have no digital display to show error codes. Instead, they communicate fault information through flashing or illuminated…