Category: Appliances

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Microwave Inverter Repairs To The Door Button & Bezel

Introduction A few months ago my eleven year old Panasonic 1000 Watt Slimline Combi Microwave Inverter (Model: NN-A574SBBTQ) developed a problem which was only visual. The large rectangular button used to open the door began protruding on the right end by about five millimetres. Operation of the machine wasn’t impaired but continuous use with the… Continue reading Microwave Inverter Repairs To The Door Button & Bezel

How I Repaired A Dualit Milk Frother Model DMF2

Introduction My wife pressed the start button on the Dualit Milk Frother (Model DMF2) one day in the summer of 2017 and it no longer worked. This persisted so we had to heat the milk in the microwave oven for a week or two until we got a new frother. Of course, me being me,… Continue reading How I Repaired A Dualit Milk Frother Model DMF2

Using Bread Maker Panasonic SD206

Using a Panasonic Breadmaker

Introduction I made this video of myself using a bread maker (Panasonic SD206) in 2001 but had no means of publishing it back then. So I have decided to publish it now so that the effort wasn’t completely wasted. I hope it helps people who are considering getting a bread maker but are not sure how one… Continue reading Using Bread Maker Panasonic SD206

Kitchen Appliance Connection Points

Kitchen Appliance Connecting Points

Introduction Everyone has to design their kitchen or utility room to suite their circumstances but when my kitchen came up for renewal in 2003 I made specific use of the considerable space behind my pan drawers. I discarded my pan drawer carcase back panel and brought together many of my kitchen appliance connection points onto this large area… Continue reading Kitchen Appliance Connection Points

Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Catch Repair

Dishwasher Dispensers

Introduction It must be nearly two years ago that I first had a problem with my Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Catch. The tab that has to be pushed towards the top of the door to open the rinse aid dispenser, so that more rinse aid can be added, had somehow broken and disappeared. I found I could continue… Continue reading Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Catch Repair

Cleaning A Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother

Introduction I’ve had a Nespresso Pixie since June 2012 and at the same time I acquired a Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother (Aeroccino 3 to be precise). These devices are very nice to have and work well even after 2½ years continual use. The coffee is very nice too. NOTE: The Nespresso Aeroccino 3 has been… Continue reading Cleaning A Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother

Dyson Slim DC18 Cleaner Head Maintenance

Cleaner Head

Introduction This article advises how to perform Dyson Slim DC18 Cleaner Head Maintenance. This can involve removing the Brushbars to remove items that have got wrapped around them and removing the Soleplate for access  so dirt can be cleaned out. In extreme cases the Motor Housing can be opened so that dirt can be sucked out of… Continue reading Dyson Slim DC18 Cleaner Head Maintenance

Dyson Slim DC18 Filter Cleaning

Introduction This article describes the Dyson Slim DC18 Filter Cleaning process for the Pre-filter and the HEPA (Highly Efficient Particle Arrester) Post-filter. Many devices in this world which pump air have air filters. They’re installed to stop dirt harming mechanisms, bearings, etc.. Without filters that dirt would ultimately make them perform badly or fail.  The air filters clog up… Continue reading Dyson Slim DC18 Filter Cleaning