Akura AED1

Advantages: A slimline dishwasher with 9 place setting but able to take a large amount of dishes.
Disadvantages: None

...We purchased this dishwasher approx 6 months ago and I dont know how I managed without it. I have a nice kitchen but without a place for a dishwasher so we took out a cupboard and this dishwasher fits in perfectly. Although it has a 9 place setting it seems to take a very a large load of dishes, especially if we have a dinner party and I know that I do not have to worry about washing up ever again. The energy ratings are 2 A's and 1 B so I am doing my bit for the environment as well as helping my electricity bills. I find it user friendly and very easy and simple to operate and very quiet when running. I also found it good value for money as we had looked at several makes before buying this one. I would not hesitate to recommend this Bosch dishwasher to my friends and family and would be very happy when the time comes to purchase... Read review

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Advantages: Drying sensor
Disadvantages: Vented

...Hotpoint is a realiable name but it is good to get 1st hand advise on any product. This Tumble Dryer does not disappoint. It has a decent loading capacity with a maximum of 6kg, and the Energy Efficiency grade is "C" (this is a reasonable grade as the effeciency of all tumble dryers are graded on a scale of A - G with A being the best). I personally like the Start Delay Option (up to 18 hours) and the fact that it displays time remaining. Demensions are always very important and often forgotten about when purchasing a new product. Height in cm = 85, Width in cm = 60. This is a vented dryer and needs to be positioned someone where the venting hose can be placed. Another feature I like about this product is the Electronic Drying Sensor (This is a sensor that electronically accesses the exact moisture level and makes sure of accurate... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of gas rings and internal cooker space
Disadvantages: Hard to keep clean!

..., we've left behind some great built in appliances - but not this time, I'm taking this one with me! The Smeg A1 model is 900cm wide, most normal ovens are 500 - 600 wide. We bought a stainless steel splashback and hood to match. It was part of a package bought from an online retailer. It sat in the hallway for months, because we saw the offer, saving several hundred pounds, and bought it there and then - even though we hadn't finished the kitchen itself! It comes with six gas rings, one really small one for milk pan-sized saucepans, one medium sized ring for the next sized saucepan up, two larger ones, one huge one (use for my Wok usually, but turned down low, as it is a monster!), and a fish kettle ring (elongated, especially for long thin pans). I don't cook fish in fish kettles very often, but it is handy for those cast iron griddle... Read review

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