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Re: CREDA T630CW problem
artee wrote:Do you think a Bosch/AEG etc. is going to last at least 5 years (I’m an optimist) without any trouble?
Good heavens…YES! (AEG are Zanussi, which are also a fine brand by the way)
Re: Hotpoint WD860P Dryer too hot?? Update
soupy wrote:it seems they can’t get the technology right on their dryers
In all fairness to Hotpoint soupy you have to agree they are trying to help you out of this problem and their legal obligations have been fulfilled…..Great!
I personally would now take it just one little step further by suggesting you ask the retailer who supplied it you in the first place, for your money back. 😉
Or (to save upsetting them and loosing your business as it wasnt their fault after all) ask them to supply a better brand of machine and that you are willing to stump up the difference?
Well worth a go and the best way out of your washday blues I reckon :tup:
N.B Once the guarantee expires on your Hotpoint you are on your own! 😉
Re: CREDA T630CW problem
artee,
Sounds like you have truly ‘run your machine into the ground’ here 🙁
Usually the front drum support wears quite quickly on these beasts and that accounts for your engineer guy messing with its alignment.
So now the drum is flapping about inside in all directions and no doubt attributes to it cutting out and stopping….OH DEAR!
Diagnosis therefore = Clapped!
Prognosis therefore = You will likely accept his advise and go out and buy a BOSCH. 🙂That guy (engineer) got it right first time 😀
Re: Bosch washing machine loud banging on spin
Main drum bearings shot I expect tuffty?
Is it the least bit noisy if you spin the empty drum by hand? Or if the inner drum shows signs of lateral movement?
Re: Zanussi Washer FJD1666W – Crazy Leaks…please help!!!
Fee wrote:(a small electronic switch thingy
Small (round in shape) Pressure Switch I expect?
Good news then Fee, thanks for the report :tup:
Re: Look at what you’re missing
kwatt wrote:I wonder how the first six months of 2006 will fare when we actually start telling people about it in earnest.
The new server should handle it I reckon 😉
Re: Safety Issue on Hotpoint Dishwashers
A Trading Standards Officer came to see me today over the issue and will now be taking up the case. He elaborated on his extensive knowledge of electrical safety standards and requirements and the current legislation including mentioning “the finger test!”* etc etc.
He was very alarmed by the facts presented to him and felt the issue needed looking into urgently. He promised faithfully to email me as and when a satisfactory solution is sought.
(He also had some good news for Pat-UK (but that’s another story 😉 )
* “If you can touch live wires of an appliance (without using tools to access those wires) with your little finger” the manufacturer is in breach of EC Safety Standards (and UK ones too!) 👿
Re: Ariston FM87C Manual
Penguin45 wrote:There was a link posted in “Lost Your Instruction Manual”, but it is no longer functional
Sorted! 😉
Re: Safety Issue on Hotpoint Dishwashers
bobokines wrote:however we must have the ammunition and the correct information before taking it further
Well thanks to you Bob for pointing it out to me and the fuse is lit on this now mate as Trading Standards are on the case (plus BBC’s Watchdog 😉 )
Re: hotpoint condenser dryer tdc32p
mazdaman wrote:Any ideas????
Probably the Timer? There is a mod kit depending on its ‘Date Code’ 😉 (B/4 Date Code 11 = 1702508 After DC10 = 1702472).
Best get an expert to check this out for you here: Repairs@
Re: Safety Issue on Hotpoint Dishwashers
bobokines wrote:However, if the uninsulated terminals are not live when the door is open
Bob,
Are you reading what I’m writing here? The wires are LIVE as long as it remains plugged into a wall socket OK? I must add that I am indebted to you for pointing this issue out and have grasped the baton on behalf of yourself and many others here reading this thread and I will see it forward to a successful conclusion hopefully. Realising all the while of exposing myself somewhat as a ‘whistleblower’ to the subject, with or without UKW’s intervention! 🙄
bobokines wrote:it might not contravene any safety rules
Are you kidding? Full access to bare wires and working components and no panel or safety barrier between the user and the appliance? Go reckon!
Re: Safety Issue on Hotpoint Dishwashers
bobokines wrote:Does someone have a wiring diagram for these machines to see if the exposed wires are live with the door open?
Think about your question first Bob?
The wires enter from the base (at the rear) THEN they go up into the door cavity!
Of course they will be live! 😉
Re: Tricity Bendix TM310 T/D
cornwell40 wrote:any ideas which one would stop it functioning if the cond. wasn’t in fully
The shut-off microswitch for the Condenser Box is 50220747005
The other one is the float Microswitch!
Re: Safety Issue on Hotpoint Dishwashers
True to my word I ventured into Comet’s superstore in Reading this morning and took these pictures of Indesit machines:
Click on images to enlargeThe machines in question are Indesit IDL500UK.2 and IDL530UK which feature at the lower end of the product range. The other models up the range have the same exposed front panel yet the have fibre sound insulation material immediately behind the baseframe.
Also in the same showroom was a full range of Hotpoint branded machines and they too were identical to the Indesit but ALL had the fibre insulation behind the baseframe. In ALL CASES one could easily reach inside (beyond the fibre insulation) and touch part or parts of the exposed wiring harness and certain in-line connector blocks!
These machine are all 60 cm models and I did not find any problems with the 45 cm (slimline) range in the showroom. 🙄
Now you may also be interested to know that I have reported my findings to the Reading Trading Standards Office, who will be investigating the matter in more detail. They will no doubt contact me in this regard and I will report back to you any developments 😉
