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Re: Indesit dishwasher door problem
I rather think that the original poster was enquiring about a possible adjustment that he may make to the door spring, to prevent the door springing closed…
Re: Zanussi DE 6854 Problem
Please take heed of the engineers’ advice, concerning fire risk!
Without a doubt, I would purchase the new pcb, as there could be other components on the old board which could have been subjected to stress.
For what it’s worth, I think Zanussi quality has taken a dive in the last twenty years. My mum had 3 Zanussi dishwashers: the first lasted 7 years, the second lasted 5 years, and the third lasted 3 years.
Re: hoover logic 1300 e
If it is a Hoover Logic, then there is usually a Programme Guide printed upon the dipenser drawer fascia.
Re: Bosch SKT5002GB
Which detergent are you using? Tablets are meant for the full-size, 12 place-settings machines.
DO NOT USE A FULL TABLET ON THE MAIN WASH: It will cause over-foaming, a poor wash and the machine will ‘drone’.
I suggest you use powder, and use one level or slightly rounded teaspoon of detergent. Place it in the dispenser.
If you have heavily soiled pots ‘n’ pans, put an additional level teaspoonful on the bottom area of the door, and set the dial to intensive wash.
Use a separate rinse-aid. I suggest “Finish”, as it performs best.
A friend has the Hotpoint version and I’ve noticed that if the dishes are too ‘clean’ going in, the overfoaming can occur.
I’ve also noticed that using salt in the Hotpoint, in a soft water area can cause streaking of glassware. Only use salt if you are in a medium-to-hard water area.
Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine
Martin wrote:
Trilobite wrote:
There might be a locking screwOh no there isn’t :lesson:
I didn’t say there definately was; I said there MIGHT be. :rolls:
After all, a full-size HOOVER QUATTRO had such a filter (with screw), and that machine had parts common to CANDY machines.
So there! 😉
Re: Candy 1200 Sprint
It might be the programmer that’s playing up.
Possibly your best bet would be to call an engineer to have it examined.
Is it still under the guarantee?
Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine
ukthesis wrote:I have the hang of it. But there is a problem. I bought the machine, new, about 2 weeks ago. According to the Instruction Booklet, the filter should be cleaned out at least once a month. It’s situated on the bottom, right of the machine. There’s a wheel that you turn anti-clockwide to release the filter. BUT I can’t get the wheel to turn, or to move at all. It seems to be stuck. What do you advise? Cheers.
There might be a locking screw which has to be undone and WITHDRAWN COMPLETELY before the filter cap can be opened.
Re: Zanussi DE 6854 Problem
iadom wrote:Not so ‘good for you’ :rolls: A word of warning, don’t go out and leave this dishwasher on. There has been more than one instance of this type of temporary repair leading to a fire in the dishwasher console panel on this model range.
Should the worst happen, your house insurance would be unlikely to cover you for any damage resulting from this repair. :lesson:
Jim.
Is this what they call “Resistive Heating”?Re: Zanussi DE 6854 Problem
Good for you!
Why do the electronics always seem to be the first things to go in appliances? You would have thought that, in this day and age, the manufacturers could design boards which were more tolerant of temperature/current, etc.
Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine
Right, first things first…
You will notice that garments have a ‘care label’ attached. This shows the setting to use for a particular item. The washing machine will have corresponding settings upon its dial. The instruction manual should also have a page or two explaining the settings.
The dial will probably be separated into sections: COTTONS, SYNTHETICS/EASY CARES, and DELICATES, and probably WOOLLENS
COTTONS gives maximum agitation, wider temperature range, maximum spin.
SYNTHETICS/EASY CARES has reduced agitation, reduced temperatures, and reduced spin speeds.
DELICATES ditto above.
WOOLLENS has a much reduced agitation (note the ‘broken bar’ under the tub), temperature that is usually limited to 40 degrees, and an intermediate spin. Spin speed is limited to 800rpm.
SHORT SPIN should give approximately 600rpm spin over 2 minutes.
LONG SPIN should be 2 mins @ 600rpm, then 2 mins @ 800rpm, then 2 mins @ 1000rpm.
Woollens spin might not be selectable on its own, but the machine will perform as LONG SPIN above, but will turn itself off after the 800 rpm mark.
Most folk just use a few of the programmes:Typically, “Non-fast Coloured Cottons” @ 40 degrees C.
This might be numbered “5”, or show a wash-tub symbol which has “40 degrees”. This programme is suitable for cotton towels, T-shirts, cotton undies, socks, etc.Find that setting upon your dial; turn the temperature dial to 40 degrees C; load laundry, detergent (and conditioner); press Start or On; the job is done. The machine will take in the required amount of water automatically, heat the water automatically, wash automatically, rinse automatically, and spin automatically. The programme dial should click round as it goes through the programme.
Another programme that people use is “Delicates”. This is similar to the example above, but has a bar under the tub symbol. This indicates that the agitation is reduced, i.e. not as vigourous. This programme may stop at the final rinse: you will have to tell it to pump-out and spin.
Re: Candy 1200 Sprint
Which programme are you using? Some programmes have automatic “Rinse-Hold”, which stops full of water at the final rinse.
Try the machine on a Cottons cycle, and make sure any “Rinse-Hold” button is not switched on.
Re: How long does it take for a washer dryer to complete a c
Hi.
I strongly suspect that the AEG is actually a Zanussi by another name. As for reliability, I cannot comment (never used a washer-drier), but others will I’m sure.
As for the time taken to wash and dry, I suspect it will probably be in the region 3 – 4 hours.
Remember also, that an ordinary tumble drier has much more space to move the clothes around, so washer-driers tend to create more creasing and less even drying. They will also increase your water consumption, as they require cold water to condense the steam out of the air: something to consider if you are water-metered.
Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine
I think you’re still thinking as if you are operating a twin-tub 😀
The machine will do things AUTOMATICALLY – by itself! 😉
“Long Spin” refers to the final spin in the COTTONS programmes. Usually lasts between 6 and 10 minutes. The speed will increase in steps.
“Short Spin” refers to the EASY CARES & DELICATES programmes. Usually lasts 2 – 3 minutes. “Rinse hold” is usually available as standard.
“Rinses ” refers to the sequence of rinsing after pumping out the wash water. If you hand wash items in the sink, the machine can rinse alone, then spin.
“Rinse” means the last rinse, before spinning. This adds fabric conditioner automatically.
“Rinse Hold” means the clothes are left drifting in the final rinse water, to reduce creasing. You will have to perform an action in order to get the machine to drain and spin; usually pressing a button, or turning the dial.
“Drain” simply pumps out the final rinse water (if on rinse hold), but does not spin. Useful for drip-dry items only.
Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine
Machines used to have an electro-mechanical timer: basically an electric motor. These tended to click and tick their way round, and you could see the programme dial actually move. The machine advances it itself.
These days, the dial may be present, but the timer now tends to be electronic. The dial stays put, on a particular programme, but the machine will know when to rinse, pump-out, and spin, etc. There may be programme ‘phase’ lights, so you can see whereabouts the machine is in its programme, or a time remaining indicator.
If, when the dial is turned, you can feel various vibrations/clunks & clicks; it is likely the former system is used.
If the dial has equal steps between programmes, and is easy to turn (like a cooker dial) then the electronic system is used.
Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine
Penguin45 wrote:… You did the darks first on a cool wash, then warmed it up for the lights and finally boiled it up for the whites, sheets, shirt collars and the like…
Regards,
Penguin45.You most certainly did not! Your Whites would come out the colour of floor-cloths! 😯
The correct method with twin-tubs, was to fill the tub with hot water from the hot tap and add soap powder, and wash the white cotton/linen items first; then the bright, light coloureds: topping the tub up with cooler water as the water level decreased. Then, finally,the darker items.
My mother had a Hoovermatic Deluxe (circa 1969), and my granny had one from 1974 (as well as a Rolls Rapide from the early ’60’s).
I’ve seen them use their machines many a time, and twin-tubs undoubtedly gave the cleanest wash. (Though the ‘spin-a-rinse’ function left a lot to be desired!) 🙁
