Couple lose pet dogs to Bosch Dishwasher fire
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Dishwashers
This is a list of every article I've written filed under dishwashers, including all its sub categories. To find more articles use the "dishwashers" link in the main navigation.
NOTE: More dishwasher articles are filed under other categories and sub categories if they focus on buying or repairing them for example.
Dishwasher Fire Risks Real. Pet dogs killed
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hotpoint dishwasher – new potential fire risk Safety Notice
April 17, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Hotpoint FDW20 | FDW60 | FDW65A
Aqua stop hoses for washing machines & dishwashers
March 14, 2013 By 13 Comments
What is an aqua stop hose and do you have to use it?
The words aqua, and stop, are used by a variety of companies covering different products. They all try to “stop” damage from leaking water in various situations. So-called “aqua stop” systems in appliances can combine more than one leak detection system including float switch detectors in the base of the appliance.
Safety warning about liquid detergent tabs used in washing machines & dishwashers
September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There are cases in the news today of several children suffering serious harm after playing with or biting into liquid detergent tabs so I’ve written a new article on the subject here – Safety warning about liquid detergent tabs used in washing machines & dishwashers
Is your washing machine or dishwasher Misconnected?
August 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’m revisiting the important environmental issue of misconnected appliances. Misconnections occur in various places around the house and can cause river pollution and contribute to flash flooding. However, my concern is focussed on washing machines and dishwashers. Please view the informational banner below to find out more on this issue.
Bosch, Neff and Siemens dishwashers – fire risk safety notice
July 5, 2011 By 7 Comments
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The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer:
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD
Owners of the following Bosch, Neff and Siemens dishwashers please act on this safety notice
Candy Trio safety notice: Fire risk
March 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In an official safety warning the company says: ‘Although the risk is very small, we have become aware and are concerned that an extremely low probability exists of overheating of a wiring harness which could, in rare cases, result in fire’.
Can you connect a dishwasher to the hot water supply?
August 14, 2009 By 38 Comments
Comments from another article have ventured into the subject of whether you can connect a dishwasher to the hot water instead of cold. This doesn’t appear to be a clear-cut yes or no answer and there is conflicting advice even from dishwasher manufacturers with some claiming it’s more economical, and others saying it’s better to run a dishwasher using cold water.
Which is the best dishwasher detergent?
July 27, 2009 By 7 Comments
If you are wondering which is the best dishwasher detergent then the information is available at Which? They’ve reviewed and tested 27 dishwasher detergents (so far) and although I can’t just publish their results because of copyright issues they do publish some helpful miscellaneous information to non members. Anyone wanting to take advantage of their 1 month trial offer for just £1 can also read all the full reports online.
Eco tips for using dishwashers – video guide
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This video is produced by Which? of whom I am an affiliate. The video lasts just under 4 minutes and contains advice and tips aimed at helping us to be greener when using our dishwashers. It’s pretty general and mostly just common sense but there might be at least something worth hearing.
