Safety
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Broken Door Glass Photos
Photographic evidence: shattered door glass The photos below were submitted by readers who experienced washing machine door glass shattering. The majority of incidents occurred while the machine was…
Keep a fire extinguisher near your appliances
Why are appliance fires a real risk? Thousands of house fires are started each year by white goods appliances - washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and fridge freezers.…
Should you turn off appliances at the socket when not in use?
Should you switch your washing machine, dishwasher, or tumble dryer off at the wall socket when you have finished using it? The risk of leaving an appliance plugged…
CAPLE fridges safety notice warning
Caple has issued a safety notice covering certain fridge models manufactured between 2007 and 2008. A component inside affected fridges can overheat and, in rare cases, present a…
Hotpoint Fridge Freezer Safety Notice
This page records a safety concern that was raised about two specific Hotpoint fridge freezer models, and the subsequent official clearance issued by Whirlpool and the UK Government.…
How to drain washing machine
A washing machine stuck full of water needs to be drained before it can be repaired, moved, or replaced. Whitegoods Help covers four methods below in order of…