[stephen999]

Re: tefal actifry

don wrote:Hi

Not stocked these due to the high price point so I have no experience of them. There are no spares available through our normal trade sources. Probably best to giveTefal spares a ring.

HTH 🙂

Don

Thanks. Seems that tefal parts are exclusively available from one supplier. Hopefully they will be able to help me. they say there were two fan motors and one is obsolete but they also said the new motor will fit both models, so I just need to get the serial number and get back in touch with them.

When it first went bang, I searched with google and found BBC watchdiog did a report about these catching fire and there are a number of bad reviews on Amazon from people who have suffered the same fate. If I can’t get a fan motor, I’m not sure I would buy/recommend another. I remain convinced that they are overpriced for what they are. I think someone suggested a halogen oven might be more versatile.

Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: hotpoint 6170 clock

bazza500 wrote:According to Hotpoint the timer is Obsolete

Thanks for finding out for me. Do they use a different one in each oven or will one from another model fit?

I guess we will replace the oven soon because as well as the broken clock, the windows are getting dirty on the inside. I’ve tried to dismantle and clean them but it keeps coming back.

And generally it is just looking old and worn. What are good makes of oven to look for these days? Or is this a faq?

[stephen999]

Re: hotpoint wma63 door lock

iadom wrote:If you open the door and flex the door latch it should be quite stiff, if it feels ‘weak’ then the spring in the door handle will have failed.

Well, I have tried the handle and it is hard to say. I suppose it is because I don’t have another door to compare it to. I guess when you do this for a living you feel hundreds of handles and learn what feels normal.

It does not seem stiff to me but perhaps I am just heavy handed? The machine had a new drum a few years ago when the bearings wore out but I don’t remember the door ever being looked at so may be it is just the age of the spring?

On the other hand, if I look at the inside of the door as I do this, when I pull the handle the latch moves completely. So there is full movement, it is not as if the spring is not moving it all the way across.

When I shut the door, it’s obviously watertight, but the door is not flush to the machine, it is a good few mm out, so I can push it in further (only for it top pop out when I let go again). Should there be this much play? Perhaps thsi is normal because otherwise I suppose it would be leaking.

Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: hotpoint wma63 door lock

iadom wrote:Years ago the circuit boards on Hotpoint machines were protected by a small fast blow fuse but nor any more.

I guess that’s them trying to save money by not paying for fuses?

iadom wrote:As long as you unplug from the mains first, the door lock can be changed by releasing the front lip of the door seal to access. There are two types of door lock and the plug fits the opposite way in each of them, get it wrong and the board will be toast.

Don’t worry, I would unplug it before doing anything. If I was very careful to put the wires back exactly where I found them I should be all right, shouldn’t I? I’ll just have to check and double check.

I wasn’t sure what you were saying about the door seal. Are you saying that I don’t need to take the whole machine apart and can work through a gap in the door seal? That sounds too good to be true. Or are you saying that after I have taken it apart, then I move the seal to gain access?

Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: hotpoint wma63 door lock

Thanks. I will check the spring tonight and report back. Why does a broken lock destroy the machine? Is it a design fault? It sounds like one! At that point is it cheaper to buy a new machine? I don’t want that to happen.

If it is just a matter of unscrewing the old one and fitting a new one in its place. I should be able to do it. What is access like? Do you have to remove half of the machine to get to it?

Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: hotpoint wma63 door lock

iadom wrote:It could be a broken spring in the door handle. At that age changing the door interlock as well may not be a bad idea as Martin suggests, prevention is better and all that. 🙂

Thanks, how do I identify if it is the spring at fault?

[stephen999]

Re: hotpoint wma63 door lock

Martin wrote:

Stephen99 wrote:
Can it be tightened or replaced?

Replace it ASAP before the lock fails and blows the main board up with it. Check HERE for a local engineer to sort it for you. It’s not a costly procedure if you act now. 😉

Is it something that needs a professional or could I DIY? Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: Bosch TDA8360GB/02 steam iron

Hello,

Thanks for the help. I have found spares are available via Bosch’s web site. I’m afarid that the iron is over two years old, so I don’t think we would be entitled to warranty repairs or replacement.

Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: Zanussi DE6965 will not wash

Penguin45 wrote:The only logical explanation is that the machine is underfilling – a well known problem concerning the IWMS. This is the large plastic water matrix under the left hand side panel. If the bottom section looks black, it is probably choked.
Penguin45.

Hello. Yes it does look black at the bottom. Can this be cleaned out or do I need a new unit? Is cleaning a DIY job or do I need a professional? How can i stop this from happening in the future once it is fixed? Thanks.

[stephen999]

Re: cleaning a hotpoint oven

Penguin45 wrote:The only way to solve the back panel problem would be to remove the oven from the housing and locate and secure the mounting posts correctly. Hopefully, the front fastenings can then be persuaded free.
Penguin45.

Thanks. So do you think the bolt is rotating with the nut? I’m not sure I want to take the whole oven out just to clean the plate. I plan to take the oven out only when it’s time to replace it. This oven works fine but it is looking worse for wear. I’m in a dilemma: I don’t like to scrap working appliances but it really could do with a freshen-up. Somehow steam and grease has got inside the door. Is this a faulty seal? It’s all cosmetic and that’s why I am trying to give it a good clean. We shall see.

[stephen999]

kwatt wrote:If you do open roasts or any cooking with a high moisture content I’d advise getting it replaced as I have seen moisture getting in there and shorting the lamp. Doesn’t happen a lot, but it does happen.
K.

Any idea where from? Does it have to be a hotpoint part or does one size fit all?

[stephen999]

Re: Zanussi dishwasher model DE6965 AL6 fault

I removed the lower arm and mesh filter and unscrewed the various bits and pieces that become visible, so that I could see into the sump. There seems to be a blue “basket” type of filter in there, which had some bits and pieces in it. I tried to pick a few out and used a vacuum to help and it seems to have helped; I’ve only done a test rinse programme but it was washing and draining ok.

The Haynes book seems to suggest that you can remove the sump and visually inspect the hoses and give it all a good rinse under the tap. Is this possible with my model?

The sump seemed to be moulded to the bottom half of the machine and it didn’t look like you could get it out without taking most of the machine apart.

[stephen999]

Re: Zanussi dishwasher model DE6965 AL6 fault

To answer some of my own post, I have removed the plastic strip beneath the door on the front and this gives me access to the two remaining screws holding the side on. So I now have sight of the sides. So what should I do next? (I’ve got the Haynes dishwasher book so I’ll give that a read – is it any good?).

If it is a drain problem, won’t these bits be underneath, rather than at the sides? How do I get to those to check them?

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