CDA CW494 Problem

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  • November 15, 2006 at 10:11 pm #22604
    waller
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    Hi,

    I am having a bit of a problem with my dishwasher …

    Its a CDA CW494 and approx 4years old (although no longer in guarantee). Basically, it won’t shut!

    There appears to be a lock/catch at the top which I think should connect into the door when you shut it, but it won’t move at all and is stuck.

    I have looked in all the manuals I have and searched all over the web but can’t find anything.

    Am hoping someone can help me …

    Thanks

    Laura

    November 16, 2006 at 1:09 am #195590
    Penguin45
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    Re: CDA CW494 Problem

    Most dishwasher locks are a “turn over” mechanism. In the open position, there are two “fingers” facing forward. When the door closes, these are supposed to meet the catch in the top of the body. This is basically a transverse bar – the fingers go one either side and the mechanism flips to the vertical position, thus operating the switch.

    If you cannot see two points looking at you through the opening in the top of the door, the latch mechanism may well still be in the closed position. To deal with this, you can either take the door apart (nasty) and flip the mechanism back, or find a stout piece of wire (coat hanger- perfect), make a small hook on the end and try and flip it back. Bear in mind that the latch mechanism may have failed, so it’s not a guaranteed cure.

    Regards,
    Penguin45.

    November 16, 2006 at 12:05 pm #195591
    bonzaco
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    Re: CDA CW494 Problem

    Laura – You might like to contact CDA as their appliances are guaranteed for 5 years on parts, 1 year on labour.

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