DIY dishwasher repair?

lushplus4

Hi everyone, my Candy CDW 254 dishwasher will not drop the tablet into the wash, is there anything I can do myself or do I need an engineer?
Or can I just throw the tablet in the botton of the machine, would this work ? thanks

moonrakerz

lushplus4 wrote: »

Or can I just throw the tablet in the botton of the machine, would this work ? thanks

...........only if you know the exact right time to throw it in ............

MrsB2100

You could try looking at www.diynot.com - forums > Appliances. There's some very handy DIY tips on this site. They may not have what you're looking for now, but they might have something you need in the future!! I found out how to fix my Creda oven when the element went!

MrsB2100

I've just found another site that looks useful ... www.keepingupappliances.com

I was actually looking to see where I can get replacement bearings for my washing machine! I might now be able to find out how to replace them myself! (Or get Mr B to do it ...)

bob_a_builder

...........only if you know the exact right time to throw it in ............

depending on the cycle, that could just be a few seconds after you shut the door.

We had a similar failure, tried to repair but was unable to, if was quite old so got new unit, then found that on the simple wash we use 99% of the time the tablet door opens within seconds of starting the wash

So could have just chucked it in on the old one

If fact the instructions for the tablets say if you don't use a pre wash - just chuck it in

keystone

Bobs correct - jut chuck it in when you shut the door. The little compartment with the opening flap is primarily designed for loose DW powder rather than a tablet.

Cheers

moonrakerz

keystone wrote: »

Bobs correct - jut chuck it in when you shut the door.

Sorry - Bob's incorrect..............

If you do that it will be washed away by one of the rinse cycles, long before the hot water starts the actual washing and the detergent is needed !!
You might as well throw the tablet in the bin for all the good it will do...........

lushplus4

Hi folks, thanks for all your replies, I think I am just going to try throwing tablet in the bottom just to see if it works, I really don't want to pay for a repair unless its really necessary. I will let you know if it works

bob_a_builder

If you do that it will be washed away by one of the rinse cycles, long before the hot water starts the actual washing and the detergent is needed !!
You might as well throw the tablet in the bin for all the good it will do...........

I appreciate that the manufacturer of the tablets would have a vested interest in us using more tablets than reqd

but ...

"If fact the instructions for the tablets say if you don't use a pre wash - just chuck it in"
I was quoting off the side of a packet of "Fairy All in 1" tablets
OK - actually they said place on top if the cutlery holder

Certainly with the wash we use ( pretty quick one ) you can hear the tablet drop a few seconds ( maybe a minute) after the wash starts

washed away by one of the rinse cycles

covered by "if you don't use a pre wash"

lushplus4

Well..... I threw the tablet in the bottom as I said and everything came out perfectly clean. Also I have just read the side of my "finish powerball" packet and it says quote..... "For best results in short cycles place finish all in 1 tablet on the floor of your dishwasher next to the filter"
So thats great, no engineer out for me!! :j :j :j
Thanks everyone for your input.

keystone

moonrakerz wrote: »

Sorry - Bob's incorrect..............

Might be a good plan for you to read what he actually wrote. But as he's already posted in reply himself I'll leave it at that.

Cheers