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Dave Stanton wrote:
I think it's for keeping the washing machine's contents (and DW and TB)
safe from potential damage caused by small fingers daytime. The top
switches don't attract their attention unlike the cute 90C
boil-my-coloureds button. They play daytime near the machines but can't
start any cycle before the Hand of Daddy intervenes. Then when they're
tidied to bed, switch on and run the units.

My theory anyway.

Good theory ! our grandson has just discovered the delights of the
kitchen.

I'd think there are far more worrying hazards in there for a toddler than
playing with a washing machine...

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*You sound reasonable......time to up my medication

Dave Plowman London SW
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