Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

[Trilobite]

Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

ukthesis wrote:I have the hang of it. But there is a problem. I bought the machine, new, about 2 weeks ago. According to the Instruction Booklet, the filter should be cleaned out at least once a month. It’s situated on the bottom, right of the machine. There’s a wheel that you turn anti-clockwide to release the filter. BUT I can’t get the wheel to turn, or to move at all. It seems to be stuck. What do you advise? Cheers.

There might be a locking screw which has to be undone and WITHDRAWN COMPLETELY before the filter cap can be opened.

[Martin]

Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

Trilobite wrote:There might be a locking screw

Oh no there isn’t :lesson:

[Trilobite]

Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

Martin wrote:

Trilobite wrote:
There might be a locking screw

Oh no there isn’t :lesson:

I didn’t say there definately was; I said there MIGHT be. :rolls:

After all, a full-size HOOVER QUATTRO had such a filter (with screw), and that machine had parts common to CANDY machines.

So there! 😉

[ukthesis]

Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

I finally managed to get the filter out, thanks.

Would you recommend leaving the washing machine on if there’s nobody in the house? You said that older machines could set fire, and clearly if there’s nobody in the house, there’s nobody to put the fire out. So is it safe to go shopping while leaving the washing machine on to clean my clothes? Thanks.

[Martin]

Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

ukthesis wrote:Would you recommend leaving the washing machine on if there’s nobody in the house?

Certainly not, ask the Fire & Rescue Service how many incidents involving washing machines they deal with each year?

The risk is very low overall but nevertheless a real one. If you insist on using the machine unattended in this way do please ensure your house insurance is up to date and with no exclusion clauses on the subject of unattended use of laundry equipment! 😉

[ukthesis]

Re: Operating an automatic, compact, washing machine

In my case, I’m in the house most days, so it wouldn’t affect me. I’d be here when the machine is on. But I’d guess that a lot of people put the machine on, then go out to work for the day. So they are taking a slight risk.

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