Safety
Appliance safety at home: fire risks, product recalls and safety notices, and the simple checks that help you use your appliances safely every day.
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LG Direct Drive safety notice
LG issued an advisory safety notice in 2020 for certain 8kg 6 Motion Direct Drive washing machines. Under specific circumstances, water can leak onto the chrome badge or decal, potentially causing it to become…
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Some Hotpoint & Indesit washing machines have electric shock risk
Hotpoint and Indesit issued an official safety notice regarding an electric shock risk on certain washing machines manufactured between 2007 and 2009. The issue was brought to light by BBC Watchdog. As these are…
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Hotpoint Creda & Indesit Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
This is one of the largest appliance fire risk safety notices ever issued in the UK. It covers potentially millions of Hotpoint, Creda and Indesit tumble dryers, along with some lesser-known related brands. All…
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Dishwasher Fires
Dishwashers can and do catch fire - sometimes with devastating consequences. This page collects real accounts from people who have experienced dishwasher fires, followed by practical steps to reduce the risk in your own…
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Don’t stop a tumble dryer mid-cycle
Stopping a tumble dryer mid-cycle - particularly when it has been running for a while and the drum is very hot - carries two potential risks: component damage, and in extreme cases, fire. This…
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Detergent capsules danger to children
Liquid detergent capsules and laundry pods are a serious danger to young children. Their bright colours, soft packaging, and appealing texture make them highly attractive to toddlers - and the concentrated gel inside can…
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Siemens Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
Siemens issued a safety notice regarding a potential fire hazard in certain tumble dryers manufactured in 2002. If you own a Siemens tumble dryer that may have been made in 2002, check whether it…
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How does a washing machine door interlock work?
Understanding how a washing machine door lock works is essential before attempting to diagnose or replace one. Many people fit a new door lock and find it makes no difference - because the fault…
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How to test an NTC thermistor
Understanding how a washing machine door lock works is essential before attempting to diagnose or replace one. Many people fit a new door lock and find it makes no difference - because the fault…
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Samsung DE Error
The DE error code on Samsung washing machines typically means the machine believes the door is open - even when it is visibly closed. This guide explains what causes the DE error and how…
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