We especially understand that the washing machine is so important to family life, and in Christmas holiday season it will be even more of an important matter and, for that, we apologise." All the latest breaking news, headlines, analysis and articles on Whirlpool from the Evening Standard Whirlpool - news latest, breaking updates and headlines today - Evening Standard ES_Masthead ES Magazine Whirlpool said safety was its "number one priority". "About 20% of the Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines sold since 2014 are affected by the fault. "When the heating element in the washing machine is activated, in very rare cases a component in the door lock system can overheat, which, depending on product features, can pose a risk of fire," Whirlpool said.He said: "I immediately jumped up and turned the plug off, took the washing out - it really smelled - and checked the code. Grenfell inquiry told firefighters 'must not be scapegoated' Ellen E Jones Coronavirus MPs criticise Whirlpool's 'astonishing' failure to fix 800,000 unsafe tumble dryers. Full article Daily news briefing direct to your inbox"We apologise to our customers for the technical issues they may be experiencing with our website. Seventy-nine fires are thought to have been caused by the fault which develops over time, according to Whirlpool, which owns the brands. Whirlpool set to recall thousands of tumble dryers from homesIndesit and Hotpoint tumble dryers could pose a fire risk Four years after company revealed fire risk, hundreds of thousands of defective machines remain in people's homes Up to 519,000 washing machines sold in the UK are involved.Steve Smithson from Romford, Essex was forced to call in an engineer when he had noticed a smell of burning and smoke coming out of his Hotpoint washing machine. News about Whirlpool Corporation, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare If owners eventually access these channels and find their machine is affected, to eliminate any risk, the appliance should be unplugged and not used until it is repaired in their home by a trained engineer, Whirlpool said. The damage caused by a dryer to a flat in Shepherd's Bush, London Premier League The Londoner Bars, Pubs & Clubs As an alternative, those affected will also be offered a replacement with a safe model. Area guides Eating & Drinking He said: "When we go out, we remove the door lock and quite often find it has either failed or quite often we find that there's actually signs of burning to the door lock wiring harness.The machines, branded as Hotpoint or Indesit, were sold for more than five years, but their door locking system can overheat creating the risk of fire. "These are external links and will open in a new window Whirlpool initially offered to modify affected dryers, only recently turning the offer into a full recall, with partial refund or replacement dryer. The competition watchdog has issued a final determination granting authorisation for NBN Co and a group of telco providers to work together until 31 March next year to bolster capacity amid COVID-19 disruptions. "The system provider is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible and the website should be back up shortly. The extra current that runs through the machine when the heating element is on can cause the door locking system to overheat.He added that the firm's customer service department was being built up, engineers hired, and delivery and collection capability stepped up for the January start.Half a million washing machines in UK homes are to be recalled, plunging manufacturer Whirlpool into a fresh saga over dangerous appliances.As a result, it could be months, not just during Christmas, that owners will have to cope without their washing machine. 2. 435,000 'fire-risk' tumble dryers in UK homes despite full recallWhirlpool launches recall of thousands of fire risk tumble dryers Champions League Whirlpool was already reeling after problems with fire-prone dryers. Media playback is unsupported on your deviceThe fire at Grenfell Tower started "in or around" a Hotpoint fridge-freezer in flat 16 on the fourth floor, the public inquiry into the tragedy has heard.Options being looked at include a ban on households mixing, and reducing hospitality opening hours.Read about our approach to external linking.The process will not begin until early January, at the earliest, and the company would not be drawn on when everyone's case will be dealt with.It was heavily criticised for its initial response when more than five million tumble dryers, sold over 11 years, were found to be a fire danger. This time it has gone straight to a recall.The company said the issue had been identified by its safety team, but had led to fires, although none had been significant enough to cause more than minor damage or cause any serious injuries. 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