18-12-2019, 09:57 PM
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Re: Washing Machine Warning.
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode
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Top loaders are virtually unknown in the UK. Utility rooms are less common and most people have their washing machines under a counter top.
Email (which later became Electrolux) used to make white goods in Orange (?
) until 2016 when all production went to Asia.
19-12-2019, 10:11 AM
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Re: Washing Machine Warning.
Ray is correct in what he says. I’m on the lookout for a machine but it would have to be an under counter one. Not all properties have space for a utility area. My dilemma now is, what make to go for? I don’t know the aperture dimensions of the house I’m buying so suppose I ought to go for the smaller (under 60cm) size, just in case. I had wanted a faster spin, but do I have room for one that takes 9kg load? I do want one that leaves a lower volume of water after the spin, as I have nowhere to fit a tumble dryer, which of course I use when I visit the launderette.Tried going through the Curry’s list last night but gave up.
When I first moved into my flat, nearly 26 years ago, all machines installed were Candy, and I do believe there were safety issues with the brand back then. I don’t have much confidence with Beko. Did have an Indesit recently but the timer progs increased during usage, which annoyed and confused me in equal measures. A half hour programme went on to almost hour and a half.
I do want one that does have a quick wash. Now with these safety recalls I am more confused than ever. Do I wait???
19-12-2019, 12:32 PM
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We've got a Hotpoint and after checking it doesn't appear to be on the list for a recall. The problem I'm having is that I've read other stories that even machines not on the list or older than 2018 have caught fire, so my confidence in this machine is not good. I'm tempted to buy a new one, probably a Bosch in the sales after Christmas. Otherwise it means we have to unplug the dam thing every time we leave the house or go to bed. What a pain and what a waste.
19-12-2019, 12:42 PM
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Re: Washing Machine Warning.
Originally Posted by Fink-Nottle
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We've got a Hotpoint and after checking it doesn't appear to be on the list for a recall. The problem I'm having is that I've read other stories that even machines not on the list or older than 2018 have caught fire, so my confidence in this machine is not good. I'm tempted to buy a new one, probably a Bosch in the sales after Christmas. Otherwise it means we have to unplug the dam thing every time we leave the house or go to bed. What a pain and what a waste.
19-12-2019, 02:12 PM
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Re: Washing Machine Warning.
Originally Posted by Bruce
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How many washing machines are there in the UK? How many washing machine fires are there?
19-12-2019, 05:13 PM
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Re: Washing Machine Warning.
Originally Posted by wishbone
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have you a link to that FN I have not seen that anywhere
My apologies I did get that quote wrong, I should have said certain models up to 2018 and not after. That quite surprised me because our machine was bought last year but isn't on the list. The most interesting comment I've heard and I don't have a link was a solicitor who's acting for over 500 victims of Hotpoint fire related claims. He was sitting next to a lady who had had a fire from one now listed, then she was given a replacement and that had also caught fire! and that wasn't on the list. I think it was a BBC news item in the morning, sitting on the sofa. Anyway, I'm afraid I've lost trust in the company and I'm just not going to take their word for it.
Theres an interesting bit about the door locks on this forum.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...&t=1845756&i=0
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