For the attention of the Distribution / Customer Service / Reverse Flow / Returns Manager.

GLEN DIMPLEX HOME APPLIANCES OPERATES A POLICY WHICH AIMS TO MINIMISE THE NUMBER OF RETURNS.

Where product is still at the consumer’s home address, every effort should be made to refer the Customer to Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Customer Help Centre on 0870 444 9939 [Belling] or 0870 444 9929 [Stoves] or 0870 458 9662 [New-World]. They will ensure appliance returns are authorised and processed in accordance with GDHA Returns procedures.

No product will be collected without an authorised Uplift note issued by Glen Dimplex Home Apppliances Returns desk (0870 458 9654 option 2). Debit notes will not be accepted unless the uplift number is referenced for debit note reconciliation.

The following scenarios are intended to provide formal guidelines for Customers, GDHA personnel and Carriers/Hauliers to follow in the event of finding damaged appliances on receipt or faults whilst under warranty and the value that will be credited to Customers.

1 Appliance(s) found to be damaged / incorrect type / contents vary on receipt of Bulk delivery to a Retailer or Local Distribution Centre.
Note! All shortages and damages must be noted on the proof of delivery document at time of delivery.
a) Customer should refuse the product and immediately report it to the Driver.
b) Driver contacts their Manager who will inform the Sales Order Processing desk at GDHA.
c) Driver confirms on delivery note, the specific discrepancy stating the products.
d) Customer and Driver sign the delivery note.
e) Appliances are returned to GDHA warehouse on the same vehicle and are booked in by Warehouse team.
100% CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED OR REPLACEMENT ORDER FOC.
2 Appliance(s) found to be incorrect type after receipt of Bulk delivery to a Retailer or Local Distribution Centre.
Note! All deliveries must be inspected within 72 hours of receipt – no claims will be accepted after this deadline.
a) If appliance(s) are found damaged within 72 Hours of delivery, the Customer must contact the Sales Order Processing desk at GDHA on 0870 458 9690.
b) SOP will arrange the uplift of appliance(s) and appropriate credit arrangement or replacement order.
c) GDHA Returns desk will contact the Customer to confirm the collection date and uplift number and the Customers corresponding Returns to supplier number / Debit note reference.
100% CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED OR REPLACEMENT ORDER FOC.
d) If appliance(s) are reported damaged more than 72 hours after delivery, the customer should complete a “GDHA Uplift Request” form and fax to Returns desk at GDHA on 0870 458 9963.
e) Returns will contact the Customer to acknowledge the request and agree an inspection date of the appliances by the GDHA Returns Auditor or Service Engineers.
f) Returns Auditor will call on the agreed date to inspect the appliance(s). An uplift number will be given to the Customer which will be used on any debit note reference.
g) Where damage is deemed repairable, parts can be provided free of charge (as a gesture of goodwill), or, a pre-agreed amount of credit will be issued.
h) Where appliances are returned, a blue ‘Return Accepted’ label will be attached.
i) Where damage is deemed beyond repair, the appliance will be condemned and a yellow ‘Return Reject’ label will be attached and the appliance data badge removed. Nil credit will be authorised.
j) The Auditor will complete the GDHA “Returns Authorisation Report” and record the Customers debit note number. A copy is provided for the Customer.
k) The uplift can not be processed without a Customers debit number reference.
i) Products requiring uplift will be collected on the next delivery of new products, or within 7 working days.
 
CREDIT WILL BE AS FOLLOWS
Repack required, no damage to product – 90% credit
Return to GDHA rework – 75% credit
Appliance unfit for GDHA rework – Nil credit.
 
3 Appliance found to be damaged / incorrect type on a GDHA Home delivery / small Retailer delivery.
a) Customer should refuse the product and immediately report it to the Driver.
b) Driver contacts Home Delivery desk at GDHA on 0870 458 9654 for a fail reference number.
c) Customer will be contacted and a replacement product, delivery date and GDHA Engineer slot (if applicable) will be given and agreed with the customer.
d) An uplift number will be given by the Home Delivery desk - the appliance is returned to the Carrier/Retailer’s depot on the same vehicle.
e) Retailer returns are collected as in 2 above.
100% CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED OR REPLACEMENT ORDER FOC.
4 Appliance is found to have a functional fault on installation.
a) Service Engineer will contact the Customer Help Centre at GDHA stating the model type, serial number and specific fault information.
b) An uplift number will be given to the Engineer by CHC Support Team.
c) A Returns label is completed and attached to the product by the Service Engineer.
d) The customer will be contacted and a replacement product and installation appointment will be agreed by the CHC Support Team.
e) Appliance will be collected from the Customers premises on an agreed date.
100% CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED OR REPLACEMENT ORDER FOC.
5 Appliance found to have or develops a fault after installation.
Note! Replacement product supplied to customer by Retailer without prior authorisation from GDHA Customer Help Centre (0870 444 9929) will NOT be reimbursed.
a) Customer or Retailer contacts the Customer Help Centre at GDHA on the following numbers:
Belling 0870 444 9939
Stoves 0870 444 9929
New-World 0870 458 9662
b) A Service Engineer will be booked to attend to the fault (chargeable if out of warranty).
c) Service Engineer will carry out the repair. In the event that a repair is not possible, an exchange will be agreed as in 4above.
100% CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED OR REPLACEMENT ORDER FOC.
6 Removal of old appliance (during Home delivery of new appliance)
a) Prior notification must have been given by the Customer to the Home Delivery desk at GDHA.
b) Delivery note must have a clear instruction that the old appliance is to be removed.
c) Carriers will have an internal text message to advise them that the old appliance must be removed when the new appliance is delivered.
FOC SERVICE ON DELIVERY OF NEW APPLIANCE.
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