Dish Washer Problem

[gness]

I inherited a Hotpoint Aquarius dish washer when I moved in here. It is now twelve years old but in spanking good condition. This morning when I opened it the drawer which holds the detergent tablet hadn't opened. Grubby dishes. I have tried twice since and put a cleaner through and no change.
I have taken the front of the door off and can see the simple mechanism which pings the detergent drawer open and can work it manually but it won't do it on its own.
Any tips on what I can do or is it too old for me to be able to obtain a new part?
If push comes to shove can I stick a tablet in at the beginning in say the cutlery holder?
What I don't want to do is wash up.......my religion forbids the hand washing of dishes.
Thank you.

[mrs.chappie]

I just throw the tablet in, Gness. Never have a problem with it.

[Flyhalf]

I would think you can't just chuck it in - attached link says opens "at the right time". Maybe rinses with clear water first, and drains away? (Would leave no detergent).
I'll check a little futher till second half of Liverpool game starts.

Any initaiation ritual in your religion?

[Flyhalf]

Oops!
http://home.howstuffworks.com/dishwasher.htm

[woofgang]

toss the tablet into the bottom of the machine, don't put it in the cutlery holder, it risks eating of holes in your cutlery

[mrs.chappie]

The little door sometimes didn't open on mine so I started throwing it in. It says in my instructions, I can put the tablet in the cutlery box if I wish, which contradicts the info on that link provided by Flyhalf. :o/

[Flyhalf]

Liverpool back on.
Apparently you can replace it -
http://www.espares.co.uk/part/dishwashers/hotpoint/fdl570p/p/1083/808/0/1093613/871280/dishwasher-detergent-and-.html,
But it'll need more research to see if professional help needed. One site suggests it's a simple 30 minute job, but doesn't go into detail.

Can you identify the model number?

[gness]

Thank you all for the replies......nothing to lose by chucking in the tablet I guess.
It will just froth up earlier I suppose and the final rinse stays the same.
Flyhalf..can't open your last link....the model number is DWF30.
The only requirement to join my religious group is to bring wine and chocolate. x

[lilacben]

When this happens to mine I open the holder and wipe it all round with a wet cloth and then dry it.Make sure you do all around the holder hinges and joins. put the tablet it and open and close it a few times manually that seems to clear it. xx

[gness]

Thanks Lilacben...I did wonder about that and tried doing it but rather than the door sticking it seems whatever makes it ping open isn't doing that. I have just put it on again with the front of the door off so I can watch to see if whatever pings does so and the problem will be as you say, with the door sticking.
Lord it's noisy with the front off though. :-)

[shoota]

Smak it wi t' axe.....

[gness]

Will if it hasn't worked. x

[shoota]

How come you get dishes if you just prick and ping all the time?

[nungate]

Men and machines ought to be kicked regularly just to keep them in line Gness
The mere threat of it is quite enough for best beloved.....

I have a new pair of marigolds if you need them though - I got them to clean the oven but I shall happily forego that if you must resort to the handwashing

[DaisyNonna]

Can understand that some religions might worship nails.

[gness]

Wine glasses, coffee cups and spoons Shoota. x

Red nails are much worshiped Daisy. x

Nun...don't sacrifice your Marigolds....I'm too short to reach the sink to wash up. Ask MrsO.x

Chucked the tablet in the bottom of the machine....everything is squeaky clean.....Phew. :-) Money saved on new machine can now go on shoes and wine.

[DaisyNonna]

Excellent idea gness. So glad you have resolved the problem. Happy drinking, but don't fall off your heels!

[nungate]

Red nails? In days gone by I used to paint just one of mine black and give it a white tip - like a monchrome French manicure - then I'd put a tiny dab of gold right in the middle it looked like I tiny glass of Guinness! It worked best when the rest of the nails were just done in clear polish. I must do that again

[gness]

Honest to god Daisy...the heels are a bu99er. Nice for the occasion but all day every day is not easy...yet heels = no pain at all. A few hours in my usual bare feet and the pain is unbearable.

[gness]

Oooo I'll try that Nun. I love sparkles on my toenails.