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[โ€“] SwearingRobin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can you elaborate? Or is it just that it could be left on accidentally?

[โ€“] ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

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"