No, it was the dishwasher with the dial stuck just slightly left of START. So for ten hours it had been heating and growling, but with no water. I let it cool for an hour, as it was very hot inside. Counted my pennies betting the motor or the ring of hell heat element was fried.
I am thrilled to report that the dishwasher is working right now. In a two-step error I must have leaned on the HOT WASH setting instead of Normal Wash. Then I must have turned the dial not quite to Start. Feeling very grateful the condo did not burn down.
Next time I hear the expression, "Go to hell," I will remember what these visitors looked like after their trip:
© 2011 Nancy L. Ruder
3 comments:
Reminds me of the time I tried to sterilize Legos in the dishwasher after the kids had rotovirus! I'm glad you just have to replace some plastic dinnerware and not a whole building.
What happened to the Legos? I sterilize Duplos in a lingerie bag on the top rack of the dishwasher often.
Oooh, I see a whole hell animation arising from this plastic silverware adventure!
Apparently you can even wash a computer keyboard in the top rack of a dishwasher, though I don't advise it. Heard a radio show about that. You have to be willing for certain keys to stick forever.
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