The washing machine I bought when I moved out of home has finally failed. I opened it up and could smell the electricity had escaped so I reckon it's beyond repair. I do not expect it's replacement to last close to 30 years.
The new washing machine has arrived. On the basis that every warning comes with a history I am very concerned about the Darwin Award-esque:
- do not pour petrol or petrolatum products in to the drum, it will explode
- do not wash an electric blanket unless the label states it is safe to do so
The team in the Department of Washing Machines at Home Appliance Safety Inc. must constantly be asking themselves WTF is wrong with people?!
@peterwilsoncc the magic imp that makes it run has died. Imps prefer new homes which is why replacing dead ones is expensive
@peterwilsoncc That petrol one sounds like the perfect thing to do with your old washing machine
@mattdarveniza I don't recall the old one having such a warning so it must be perfectly safe for top-loaders.
@peterwilsoncc I suppose exploding upwards is generally favourable to sideways
@peterwilsoncc I assume you’re allowed to leave the electric blanket plugged in an on during the wash