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Re: Any advice for my Kitchen Refit?

They are indeed and info is easier to get hold of 😉

I`m not trying to throw a spanner in the works but….. have you seen the ISE10 1600 spin AAA rated with a full 10-year warranty it is slightly more expensive than the Miele granted. But they are well built, good quality machines which have a full ten year warranty, with local service back up and spares which are a fraction of the Miele`s.

Lots of info on ISE appliances and the ethos behind them can be found here I have installed quite a few ISE 10`s over the last couple of years and customers have been very impresed with them.

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Cracked Bosch ceramic hob – PKF675T01/E – FD8410

Hi Matt

I think the correct enr no. is PKF675T01E/01. You could try using the find an engineer link in your post 😉 Due to the cost of replacing the glass which will probably be around the £300 mark I would be looking to claim on your household contents insurance policy accidental damage section, don`t forget about any excess you may have.

New Bosch hobs start around £299 Inc of VAT for a PKE611C14D which will come with a two year warranty.

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Miele or Siemens

Hi

Miele have a good reputation and track record for producing top quality appliances, hence why washing machines start around the £700 mark. Guarantees can range from five years to ten depending on appliance purchased.

The real issues are the extremely high price of spare parts and the lack of knowledge available to the service sector unless you are a Miele service agent of course.

Siemens is an extremely good alternative 😉 in the other thread.

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Any advice for my Kitchen Refit?

Hi

Siemens are part of the same group as Bosch. Machines are an upgrade of Bosch in build, noise, energy efficiency, programme options and most come with a five year parts and labour warranty as well. Expect to pay a higher price though 😉

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Washer Dryers – Integrated Appliances (Door Hinge Fittin

Hi Kenny

Most of the fixing centres have changed over the years, you will probably need to cut new hinge rebates using a hole saw. A tub or tube of plastic wood needed if you want to fill in the old ones.

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Any advice for my Kitchen Refit?

Hi

No retro fridge freezer made by Gorenje will give you the freezer split you are looking for. With a £1000 budget I would head straight for Liebherr range which are regarded to be the best by both the trade and public. Frost free refigeration is known to be less reliable, but Liebherr again is more reliable than anything else out there. Leave the Baumatic well alone, poor quality product and the back up isn`t great either.

On the dishwasher I would go for a 12 place as you will get a better deal, slimline integrated are low volume sellers which keeps the price high. If you are two you could choose a 12 place with a half load option, if you entertain you may just be glad of the extra space later on . Bosch and the sister brand Neff would be my port of call.

When it comes to washer dryers the reliability and efficient job in either built in or freestanding is poor to say the least. The only machines that come close to doing what they say they will are the Miele machines. Just be prepared to spend an arm and a couple of legs though 😉 do you really need a waher dryer? As you say you rarely use the dryer function, I would recommend a seperate washer, you could always add a tumble dryer to say a garage or utilty area or even a small 3kg compact machine which could be stored in a cupboard a brought out as and when required.

Double built under oven again low volume sellers, much better deals to be had on double built ins. If it has to built under I would agian look at Bosch, Neff or Gorenje of which some models come with a five year warranty for around the £600 mark.

If you are mounting the hob above the oven there will not be the space to set an induction hob onto the worktop due to these hobs requiring extra ventilation due to the cooling fans increasing the depth of hob. You could install a ceramic one though. Lots of choice out there framed or frameless, touch control or knobs.

Loads of info here in our buying guide on washer driers, refrigeration, what`s in a name and other stuff. Enough to keep you going for a while 😉

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Bosch/ Neff Lamp cover

Hi

They are rascals I must admit, I had problems with our own. Lots of brute force, you could try rubber gloves for grip. One of the guys on here has used water pump pliers in the past. I managed ours with the aid of an oil filter removal chain, the remaining ring left in the housing I managed to chip away and carefully remove using pliers and screwdriver.

Power off first before going in :zap:

HTH

Don

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Re: Looking for a double fridge

Sean_N wrote:
What do you think the best place to buy the Bosch from?

From an independant retailer 😀 it may cost more however you will recieve a higher level of service compared to say the big C`s or indeed the net.

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Looking for a double fridge

Big Bosch will use approx £14 per year and two under counter 60cm fridges would be in the region of £27.20, two seperate systems for double the cost. More economical to have one large single door 😉 😀

Don

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Re: Looking for a double fridge

Hi Sean

I`ve not come across one of these in the UK I must admit. Commercial versions are side by side and expensive as well.

The best I can come up with in a large capacity fridge would be a large single door like this Bosch or a quad door like this Liebherr

The only other way would be two seperate machines safely stacked and secured.

HTH 🙂

Don

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Re: Looking for a double fridge

Sean_N wrote:Any suggestions for a decent double fridge thing?

Hi Sean

Is this thingy an American style fridge freezer by any chance? Any info would help 😉 as would any size restrictions.

Don

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Re: Fisher and paykel GW798U

Hi wallydag

Deleted the other thread 😉 and moved your amendment to here. It`s easier to keep track of one thread.

wallydag wrote:Sorry thats GW708U

Moved you down to the Australian forum as well 8)

Don

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Re: Zanussi Grill Element

Hi subs

Accoding to Procorner up to serial no. 637…. is part number 3570415038 and 3570580013 from serial no. 638….

HTH

Don

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Re: Bauknecht bearing kit

Hi Dave

Nothing on SIOS or on the Whirlpool website I`m afraid. Probably need to contact their spares dept direct.

HTH

Don

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Re: bosch freezer

Hi

Enter the ENR no. into the search term on the Bosch eshop for a list of spares, part no`s and exploded diagrams.

Don

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