My dishwasher detergent door does not open during any wash cycle. Door spring OK and all clean round edges. All other indications OK. Any ideas?

Andy Bryson, January 2016

opener knackered, control board fault or broken wire - possibly where door flexes.

Generic video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XgL2WjmKWI

http://www.justanswer.com/uk-appliance/6bxds-dishwasher-powder-tabs-compartment-will-not-open-cycle.html#re.v/456/

http://www.fixya.com/support/t7045645-hotpoint_fdf780_dishwasher_detergent

XXX, January 2016