Using White Goods Appliances

This page covers a wide range of topics related to using white goods appliances. Not just how to operate an appliance, but also covering topics such as installation and environmental issues – and most importantly, user safety issues.

I specialise in washing machines and safety issues, but I also write articles about other white goods appliances too.

User manuals (instruction books)

If you need to download a user instruction manual for a white goods appliance, most of them are now available from the manufacturer.

See my appliance user manuals page

General using issues

• Getting mild electric shocks from appliance
• Why is the time remaining display not accurate?
• Colour catchers can block pump in washing machine

Renting a white goods appliance means no more repair bills

Installing or connecting appliances

Articles related to installing or connecting various appliances. Not the actual plumbing in, but how to properly connect one up to existing plumbing and all related advice and tips.

• How To Wire A Washing Machine Plug
• Don’t misconnect your washing machine or dishwasher
• Can you connect gas cooker pipe yourself?
• Articles about installing or connecting a washing machine

If your appliance is under a worktop, don’t fit tiles or flooring up to it.

• Don’t fit flooring in front of your appliance
• Appliance is stuck behind a tiled floor

• Are all these environmental issues a moneymaking con?
• Do we really need to dump our old inefficient appliances to save the world?
• Smoking in public places ban had great benefit for washing machines

• Does WEEE penalise quality appliances?
• How good are Eco detergents?
• Eco-labels improvement suggestion
• How to reduce energy costs of running white appliances
• Is there much difference between energy ratings A and A+?
• Device to replace concrete weight in washing machines

Do you have any dangerous appliances in your home? When manufacturers realise there is a serious issue with one of their white goods appliances they are forced to issue what’s called a safety notice..

These are not issued lightly, and often warn about very serious dangers to anyone using one or having one running in their home. Make sure you check this list – Manufacturer’s Safety Notices – all white goods

The following articles cover important and useful safety issues directly related to white goods appliances.

• Just how dangerous are our appliances?
• 8 ways YOU can make your appliances more SAFE
• Using extension leads and cables with white goods appliances
• Using extension sockets and adapters with appliances
• Don’t use fabric softener on children’s sleepwear
• Please keep a fire extinguisher near your appliances
• Should you turn off appliances at the socket when not in use?
• Danger to children and pets from washing machines and tumble dryers