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Re: Dishes not cleaning (yes, I have read the relevant artic
Obvious now you have said it, I should have thought about that. Guess it might be back to doing things by hand! A woman’s work is never done, :stir: and I guess poorly made compact dishwashers have no sympathy for those of us with health probs. Thank you for your suggestions and insight anyway.
Re: Dishes not cleaning (yes, I have read the relevant artic
Problem is, ‘Social Housing’ designers do not have to live or work in the homes they provide and design! I am struggling so much for space and work surfaces as it is. Hubby had already utilised every space and bit of wood, and cupboard going. There really is no room for even a slimline dishwasher. It is just the sink with usual cupboard underneath. Washing machine is underneath where the draining board is. Compact dishwasher is on the extension that goes over a draw and cupboard. Apart from the expense preventing us from having one; there is no room at all for a tumble-dryer.
What makes compact dish-washers less reliable than others?
Re: Dishes not cleaning (yes, I have read the relevant artic
Hubby has had another go while I was out today. He loaded the plates at an angle the opposite way and half were clean, similar thing with the cups/mugs. That was on the most intensive cycle too. He is wondering despite the sound of the water swishing round etc if there is some sort of pressure problem from within the pump, or even a washer or something that is missing that is causing a lack of pressure. I looked at similiar threads and there was one that gave a link to picture of the inside panel off showing muck and yuck in some sort of opaque-ish plastic thing in the side. Although not this make is it worth trying to take it off and have a look to see if this is the problem? It is not economical nor saving on health if half of them have to be put through again or washed by hand. I suppose if all fails then it could have been worse if I had paid more than £35. So much for a bargain 👿
Re: Dishes not cleaning (yes, I have read the relevant artic
Argos are still selling these models, so I don’t understand why they are obsolete. Apparently the one I have is 18 months old. I’m so annoyed and feel I have been ‘done’. The woman said she was only selling because she had been given a slimline one by her daughter. If she has pulled a fast one it is the first time I have been conned. Not a pleasant feeling, particularly if there is nothing I can do to fix it. 😥
Re: Dishes not cleaning (yes, I have read the relevant artic
Sorry, I should have said; yes, it is piping hot.
Re: Advice on New Fridge
Thanks Don,
Guess that confirms my gut feeling. 😀 Much appreciated. Didn’t know Frigidaire were that bad though
Re: Advice on New Fridge
I have looked around and because of my smaller sizes required it looks like it is down to the Frigidaire FRE196AS (638046); the Liebherr-CUP 2221; and the unseen Beko CDA540.
Typical of me it was the most expensive the Liebherr that caught my eye in the local family owned “Domestics” shop, but I haven’t seen the Beko and seem to recall that they didn’t have the best name. The guy in the shop said there was a problem a few years back with some frost free models but he hasn’t seen any problems with the ones they have sold. Of course I suppose anybody could say that to get a sale, especially the smaller companies trying to compete sadly.
As I haven’t had any of these brand names before I would be glad of any further advise if anyone has any!
Re: Advice on New Fridge
So if the price is going to be whatever it is because of that, one might as well spread the cost interest free? You consider buying a car for £8,000 but you know you haven’t go the money to buy it outright. You have the option of still buying it for £8.000 interest free at a £1,000 a month. I know what I would do!
Re: Advice on New Fridge
For some strange reason I didn’t get any notification of your replies. Never mind I am back now :rolls:
HTH: The sizes are approx 47″ height and 27″ width.
K: Can you elaborate? Surely if an item is the same price whether it be pay for all at once or spread over the year interest free, then it can’t be wrapped up in the interest free price? Or are you saying the person who is paying outright is being penalised for those who are purchasing interest free :eeek:
Re: HG Engineer
Thanks for that, I shall give the Bold 2 in 1 a try. I don’t have a tumble dryer any more. It gave up the ghost last year, and as I was already struggling to pay the electric bills despite only using it for Towels and sheets, we have done without. Sadly the increases in utility fuel has continued to rise so we are still struggling. I was already doing what you said, and puttting the towel wash on a lower spin and air drying, which is why I was so suprised that my new towels (Eyptian Cotton and Supima) were drying stiff within about 6 months. That is why I tried doing them with extra rinses, less powder (in case it was residue) and white vinegar. I was wondering if it was the pollutants in the air or something. It will be interesting to see the results and I will let you know if there is an improvement.
I agree with the TV thing. You can make anything look good, even if just for a moment. It is like the ones where they show how “new miracle wonder cleaner” gets rid of wine stains etc. I have found that wine stains, coffee stains blood etc can be got out instantly with plain water and a cloth as long as you do it straight away. You don’t need all these miracle cleaners. The only one in recent times I have found good is Cillit Bang. I didn’t buy this as I hated the ads and the name:-) When someone told me it was really pretty good I did give it a try despite the expense. Trouble is, now hubby has found out how good it is for “men’s jobs” it seems to disappear pretty quick 👿
Will let you know how I get on with the Bold after the next shop and wash.
Only other thing: Instructions say it is best not to use fabric conditioner with these types of cotton.Re: HG Engineer
1. It did help a bit with the pong before I found the real reason! Also it is the nearest I can get my towels to dry soft-ish like when new 😛 For some reason however well I rinse them, and have also tried this with new towels, they dry stiff and hard. It makes no difference whether they dry naturally outside, or over my overhead drying lines upstairs 🙁
2. Not as much as people seem to think they do 😛 ~I do remember when I used to watch the before and after, that the really bad rooms weren’t actually shown in the after.
Re: HG Engineer
Cheers for that kwatt. As I have to go to Lakeland Ltd anyway, it will be interesting to see if it has what it contains on the box 😉
Just to finish. Although I didn’t see it, I believe that Kim and Aggie recommended that following the maintenance wash you do the same using white vinegar. What do you think about that?
Re: HG Engineer
I thought Calgon was used as a preventative mainly in hard water areas. This is supposed to be recommended by those in the trade and done in conjunction with whitegoods engineers. But don’t want to waste money either if just a 90 degree wash on its own will do 😕
Re: Flatley (repaired)
Cheers Don, it certainly brings back the memories. I only wish my short term memory was as good.
Re: Flatley (repaired)
Gee! Flatley driers! You have kickstarted the old memory there. I remember as a child us having one. It was stored in the bathroom of all places. Safety people would have a fit now. The lead went across the floor and was plugged in just outside the bathroom with the door shut as close as possible. We would also have it on to warm the bathroom up before having a bath (and leave it on while having it!) I would put my nightie in to warm it up ready for after my bath. All those years of possible electrocution yet we all lived to tell the tale 😆
