Hotpoint DWF and DC dishwashers fire risk

Another Hotpoint dishwasher safety notice involving the potential risk of a fire. Dishwashers are a worrying source of fires and this is the second one in recent years from Hotpoint (see link at bottom of article) although to be fair this is an old dishwasher so there’s likely to be relatively few still running.

Which models are affected?

UK Hotpoint dishwashers manufactured between January 1999 and September 2003 with the following model numbers –

• DWF30
• DWF31
• DWF32
• DWF33
• DWF34
• DWF35
• DWM37
• DC26

Hotpoint recommend not to leave the dishwasher unattended while in use, “for your peace of mind”. I recommend not to leave any dishwasher, tumble dryer or washing machine unattended when in use to reduce the seriousneness of consequences if they catch fire (Fire risks in appliances).

If you have one of these models go to their special page which gives more details including how to check the serial number on your door to see if it’s in the affected range. Full contact details are there too – Hotpoint DWF Dishwasher Safety Notice

Related safety notices

• The previous Hotpoint dishwasher safety notice – Hotpoint FDW range dishwashers – potential fire risk Safety Notice
• All dishwasher safety notices on Whitegoodshelp (Can’t guarantee it’s a definitive list)
• All appliance safety notices on Whitegoodshelp (Can’t guarantee it’s a definitive list)