hey there! I'm from Austria and do a thesis on the development of the household washing machines in England and Germany. since I spent a week in england this...
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Paul Walson
sheerleggs69
Jun 26, 2009 2:56 am
Hi everyone, Hope this is ok to post here... You can see a list of my groups on Grouply at the link below. Maybe you'll find some you want to join. Paul Here's...
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rosy.goat
Jul 10, 2009 12:46 am
Does anyone know where I can get a lock nut for the agitator? I have 2 twinnies and both are missing that lock nut. I'm having a devil of a time finding it...
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karney80
Jul 31, 2009 7:18 am
can anybody recommend literature that has anything to do with washing machines in the uk from 1950-75? thanks!...
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helenpeavitt
Sep 1, 2009 9:07 am
... Hi there - the best ONE place to try might be the British LIbrary which has a large collections of trade literature. Many individual companies used to hold...
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mum_says_8_is_enough
mum_says_8_i...
Sep 18, 2009 10:41 am
hi i have a hotpoint supermatic deluxe 9414, i have just seen a part im after on ebay and the seller gave me a list of models it would fit on ....whats the...
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Ralf
lederstiefel1
Sep 28, 2009 1:34 pm
... The differnece is the colour! W = white / A = almond...
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jintmeister
Sep 29, 2009 10:23 pm
hi .have a hoovermatic 3310e it has a leak. can it still be serviced? james...
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mum_says_8_is_enough
mum_says_8_i...
Oct 19, 2009 10:23 am
just loaded up did one load set up another and the washer side is making an awful buzzing sound, still working other than that any ideas? mandy...
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Ralf
lederstiefel1
Oct 19, 2009 10:59 am
The buzzer tells you that the temp-control was set AFTER the wash-timer - you have to do it the other way round: first the temperature THEN the wash-time - the...
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Ralf
lederstiefel1
Oct 19, 2009 11:04 am
The buzzer tells you that the temp-control was set AFTER the wash-timer - you have to do it the other way round: first the temperature THEN the wash-time - the...
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mum_says_8_is_enough
mum_says_8_i...
Oct 19, 2009 11:11 am
hi Ralf its not the temp buzzer (i never use that) its when the swoosher thing goes round in the middle mandy...
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mum_says_8_is_enough
mum_says_8_i...
Oct 19, 2009 12:22 pm
Hi hubby took off the back and turned on only to see a peice of polystyrene caught up under neath rubbing while washer was going thought i was gonna have to...
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karney80
Nov 9, 2009 6:04 pm
hi everybody! i am writing a thesis about the cultural history of washing machines from 1950-1975 in germany and england. I'm interested in the technical...
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lilyandwillow
fercat2001
Jan 2, 2010 3:28 am
Hello all, I've decided to give up on automatics due to them not lasting me more than a few years. I have lovely memories of using my mum's Hoover twin tub in...
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paulj69ski
Jan 2, 2010 9:26 am
How much to pay is a bit subjective really as the machines you see on Ebay are in varying conditions. Personally, I couldn't justify spending more than £50...
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broganshome
Jan 2, 2010 6:52 pm
... You could try asking on your local freecycle group, if you're a member. You might get one for free! Other than that I would try local second hand shops,...
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lilyandwillow
fercat2001
Jan 2, 2010 8:23 pm
Thank you to the two people that have replied so far. It's much appreciated. I did post a message to Freecycle about a week ago, but haven't had any replies....
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parmanpasta
Mar 3, 2010 4:06 pm
Would anyone have a washer service /repair manual that includes U.S. Hoover model #0510 or 0512?...
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KEVIN
jimmythehoov...
May 1, 2010 9:02 pm
I have UK repair manuals which I can email you. i will need an idea of what US models 0510/2 look like. i have a feeling it is similar to the UK 3314L. perhaps...
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phil.greaves
May 14, 2010 5:29 pm
Hi all i have just aquired a Hotpoint supermatic 9414W, which cam from a house clearance. It is in full wotrking order, however it has'nt been used for some...
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queenofgleam
May 14, 2010 6:00 pm
Hi Phil Congratulations on your aquisition, I personally wouldn't use bleach for 2 reasons, a) It is caustic and can attack vitreous enamel coatings such as...
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queenofgleam
May 14, 2010 6:02 pm
P.s and be careful not to use anything abrasive when cleaning your machine that will scratch the paintwork, plastic trims, writing transfers and enamel...
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paulj69ski
May 14, 2010 6:26 pm
I had a similar problem some years ago with an old Hoovermatic and agree with that advice. Lots of airing is the key. Oxygen is the best deodoriser!! I...
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phil.greaves
May 14, 2010 8:30 pm
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Philio Greaves34
phil.greaves
May 15, 2010 6:49 pm
Hi queenofgleam  Just a qucik message to say i have followed your advice today, gave the machine a good clean with hot water and 'Stardrops' and a microfibre...
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queenofgleam
May 15, 2010 8:48 pm
Hi Phil, Glad the advice worked out ok. Hope you enjoy your twinnie, unfortunately I don't have room for one anymore, but It's great to hear that people still...
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jaredini
Jun 8, 2010 12:19 pm
Hi all, I'm working a bit much for using my HMDL, and I'm on the look out for a Hotpoint top loader, the American ones are too wide for the space I have....
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Amanda
bhecker10
Jun 30, 2010 9:59 pm
Hi. I presently have a twin tub Hoovermatic for sale on eBay. It is model #0513 and SN 6770. It will probably go cheap, if anyone is interested. Byron...
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lancethecook63
Jul 9, 2010 9:57 am
Hi everyone , i am desperately looking for an early Servis twin tub , one of the oldest ones with the black agitator and preferably in cream not white. Would...
