minus-square@ReginaPhalangelink11•9 months agoSince that episode on This is Us, any appliance with a heating element but without a functioning “On” light is a huge no-no
minus-square@SwearingRobinlink5•9 months agoCan you elaborate? Or is it just that it could be left on accidentally?
minus-square@ReginaPhalangelink6•9 months agoBasically. The on light is an early warning system for a faulty mechanical switch , meaning that the moment you turn off the appliance , but the light stays on - you should think “oh , this is a fire hazard, I should fix it or throw it away”
Since that episode on This is Us, any appliance with a heating element but without a functioning “On” light is a huge no-no
Can you elaborate? Or is it just that it could be left on accidentally?
Basically. The on light is an early warning system for a faulty mechanical switch , meaning that the moment you turn off the appliance , but the light stays on - you should think “oh , this is a fire hazard, I should fix it or throw it away”