Is there a manual?
If you'd like to get to know your appliances even better you can also browse our manuals
- Oven
- Hob
- Fridge
- Safe
Please do not attempt any maintenance on the appliances yourself. Please log all your maintenance issues on your student portal.
How do I turn on the electricity in my room?
If nothing is working in the room it’s probably because the fuses are off – check the fuse box above the front door and make sure all switches are facing upwards, including the lonely switch on the end.
Once you have done this, try to turn the electricals on again. Also, the fridge, oven, extractor fan and hob have separate switches in the kitchen – make sure these are on too.
Why isn’t my shower working?
There is a separate isolator switch for the shower – this will either be to the left of the bathroom door (often behind the bin!) or above the shower door. This needs to be switched on.
Will my shower use lots of electricity?
The good news is your electric shower is easy to maintain and cost-effective because of how much electricity it uses to heat the water. Your shower doesn't have/need an additional pump so it's also less likely things will go wrong.
Please note, your shower is not a power shower. Please bear this in mind when assessing water pressure.
Why isn't my microwave working?
It sounds simple but check that your microwave is plugged into the wall, and the switch is on. The plug socket and switch can be found on the wall behind the microwave so it's easy to miss. You may need to stretch. If it is plugged in and the switch is on, double check the fuse box as above.
Why is there not enough hot water coming out of the taps?
Each room has a separate water heater which holds 10L of water – once this is used it can take 30 minutes to heat the water again, so try not to use it all at once. If you do want to have a long shower and then wash up, think about boiling your kettle to top up the warm water.
How big is my sink?
The bathroom sink is 55cm, the kitchen sink is 33cm square, and the draining board 70cm.
How do I reset my safe?
- With the door of the safe open, remove the cover (located on the inside of the door near the hinges) press the red button and the display will show 'SET CODE'
- Enter a 3 to 8 digit code that you wish to have a your new user code, then confirm by pressing the 'START' button.
- You will hear a beep and the screen will display 'IN' and the digits you entered. This is confirmation that your code has been successfully changed.
