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After a frustrating weekend with this washing machine, I've managed to get it stable. It wasn't the shock absorbers, I'd already replaced them and I put the originals back just in case. I adjusted the springs at the back of the drum, put them on the lowest setting on the drum housing (stretched...

So I've taken a risk with a motor from ebay that's in very good condition. It arrived a week or so ago and I fitted it last weekend. The brushes on it were the originals (or certainly Miele) and with even wear. However, since I put the thing back together the back of the drum appears to be...

It's been a while since my last post, I thought an update was in order (since the washing machine failed again last night). I can now change the brushes in under an hour, I've done it pretty much every 8 months. Miele branded brushes usually last a month or two longer but not worth the extra...

Thanks for the advice. It was the brushes. Once replaced everything appears to be working fine. For the record, these did the job: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270334870650

I'm guessing that if it's worn then it'll need a new motor? Thanks. Phil.

Thanks for the information, are the motor brushes replaceable? Thanks, Phil.

I've an old Zanussi washing machine that I'm trying to get working FJS-1397W. I did a wash cycle, walked away came back when it had finished. Didn't pay much attention as it's outside in the garage. Found the washing to be wet, thought it could do with a decent spin.. so I selected a long...

Yea.. you know when you post something then find about 5 minutes later after that bit more of googling ... I've moved the washing machine into the garage, didn't even know about this siphoning effect.. Sorted now, rookie mistake. Thanks for the info. Phil.

Hi, Newbie, first timer here.. forum looks very useful.. I've an old Zanussi washing machine that I'm trying to get working FJS-1397W. As far as I can tell all the functions work as expected with one major issue, during the fill cycle the water goes straight out the drain. I can't tell...