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Re: hotpoint fridge??
This one doesn’t have a thermostat, it is electronically controlled. Check back through the numerous “Mistral” posts for information.
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Penguin45.Re: Hotpoint Washer/Dryer WD51
There used to be a special mains suppressor just for sensitive RCDs.
Chris.
Re: Baumatic BH12 Hob / B902 double oven Manuals needed.
Baumatic Service is probably your best bet – 0118 933 6911.
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Penguin45.Re: AEG LAVAMAT – CHANGED BRUSHES BUT STILL C9 CODE
You miss the point. By accessing the test sequence any existing programme is over-ridden. Using the cancellation sequence, the programme is over-ridden anyway. Ideally, the power will be cut for the repair and the digi-board will “forget”.
Bear in mind that the information in these forums is provided by professional appliance engineers. We are quite happy to provide free information; however it will be provided in such a way that it will be safe and accurate, and not affect the function of the appliance. The fact that a few amateurs get lucky in the random button pushing stakes does not imply in any way that this is a correct or safe procedure.
I trust that this is clear.
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Penguin45,
Moderator.Re: Whats the most annoying thing customers do?
mbdas wrote:called to a Indes**it toploader
You missed the H out……….. 😀
Chris.
Re: WMA Drum 5 yr Guarantee
I think that the morals and conscience idea is admirable; however, we are all aware that Hotpoint’s popularity in the trade for many years was based on the machines being cheap and cheerful, cheap parts aplenty, easy to work on, good popular name…… To this day, we do spider/bearings/tub seal on the 95/WM range for £90, and probably throw in a set of brushes for good measure. Profiteering? I don’t think so, in fact the number of these repairs is rising as people seem to be reluctant to abandon some of these machines in the face of the current batch of cheap cr@p that we’re being served up with at the moment.
Where it goes wrong is the WMA series is basically a deeply flawed design, with a myriad of problems quite apart from the bearings – soggy motors, chaffing wiring, dodgy modules, pressure system that’s prone to choking at the slightest provocation, leaky soap boxes, modules that explode when the interlock gets wet because the door gasket rubs through …….. Do I have to go on?
However, there is a 20 year culture mainly supported by the Indies that it’s worth fixing a Hotpoint because you can always make a decent profit. It’s got nothing to do with quality, it’s about profit.
So, confronted by the technological wonder that is the WMA, what do we make of it? I looked at the first few that I saw and decided that if Hotpoint were dumb enough to offer 5 years on this sort of junk, I’d retreat to safe distance and let them get on with it. After all I might have to stand the guarantee…… :eeek:
Others will see this as a continuation of the “old” Hotpoints – simple, British, “better than that foreign rubbish”, all sorts of reasons for trying to maintain the old status quo; unfortunatley it just isn’t so, but any intellegent engineer will sell the repair to the customer. No problem when you just threw in a new tank assembly, easy money in fact. Even the tub rear half and drum wasn’t bad…. The bearing and spider is a different matter. Will it take an hour? Or three? I’m certain that prices shot up because of the need to allow for all the complications.
Sorry about the brother Iadom – it happened to my sister recently. Got rid of her old Bosch because it needed a pump and brushes that we could have got from Maddocks for under £20 – local engineer in Dorchester quoted her £130 (!), so she went out and bought a WTO machine without asking me first. I await the developments with interest………….. 🙁
Chris.
Re: candy alise 105 changing bearings
92745272 is the part number for this programme timer, and it is over £100, plus VAT, plus P+P.
Contact spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk for exact prices and ordering.
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Penguin45.Re: Electrolux EOC6630
The hinges may be wearing out. Part number 3301540-05/4, about a tenner each from memory. Email quoting part number to spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk to order.
The other possibility is that the door has not relocated properly if it has been removed for cleaning recently. If this is the case, lock the hinges with the clips, remove the door and try refitting.
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Penguin45.Re: Hotpoint 8596P door hinge
Hinges are:
2601354 – kit – top
2600425 – centre hinge
2601355 – kit – lower2600696 is the plinth
You’ll be able to order what you need be emailing spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk.
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Penguin45.Re: Penguin was right
So, you doubted me? I had had some thoughts about sparing UKW as a community, but may now have to reconsider….
It’s all a PR thing BTW – he’s a nice boy from a good family, so it all looks good on the telly.
Our work will continue……….
As Private Fraser would say “You’re Doomed”.
:rotfl:
Chris,
Penguinmiester,
Penguinista,
and occasionally Engineer.Re: Fisher & Paykel GW701-U fault diagnosis
You’re one digit short on the diagnostics, but I suspect that you have a problem with the water level control system – check the hose to the pressure switch for holes and cuts. Failing that possibly the pressure switch itself, but not a regular one.
Power off if you’re going inside.
Regards,
Penguin45.
