This page contains photos of broken and shattered washing machine door glass supplied to me by affected users. It also contains a tally of how many reports I’ve received, and from which brand of washing machine. For context please read the main article – Washing machine exploding door glass Which Brands Affected? This is the
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LG Direct Drive safety notice
LG have issued an advisory safety notice about their 8KG 6 Motion Direct drive washing machines. There is a risk of electric shock under certain circumstances. I mentioned it a while back on Facebook but here is a proper article. What is happening? Water can in some circumstances leak onto the chrome decal (which I
read the full article..Hotpoint washing machines electric shock risk
Some Hotpoint washing machines made between 2007 – 2009 could give an electric shock, and are the subject of an official safety notice by the manufacturer. It seems they were alerted by BBC Watchdog, but, on becoming aware of the potential issue it was risk assessed under General Product Safety Regulations and was classified as
read the full article..Haier and Bush washing machine Safety Notice
This is another appliance safety notice, this time for washing machines. From what I can see these washing machines were sold exclusively by Argos as they are the only ones referenced in the product safety notice. There is apparently a potential fire risk caused by defective electronic component in the control panel which may overheat.
read the full article..Is it safe to leave washing machine on?
This is an updated article originally published on Washerhelp. I want to broaden this important topic out to other appliances because many people don’t realise the potential dangers. Although this this question is about washing machines it applies equally to tumble dryers and dishwashers. Risks involved in leaving a washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher
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This is an updated article about washing machines “exploding”, which was previously published in mid 2011 on my original site Washerhelp. (If you are looking into exploding door glass – you need this article instead door glass exploded). If the drum has exploded out of the washing machine then continue reading. Hotpoint Indesit & Hoover
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