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After looking at various machines I opted for the Bosch 1200 Classixx 5, at Comet store in Lancaster. The strongest selling point of the machine was the price; it was on special offer at just £249.00 and had a free five-year parts warranty. Also it was from a well-known manufacturer - ... Read review
A washing machine that does what it says on the box -
A review by oldchem on Bosch 1200 Classixx 5 September 27th, 2009
Author's product rating:
Performance
Excellent
Ease of use
Very easy
Durability
Everlasting
Noise
Very low
Value for money
Excellent
Advantages:
Economical, efficient and quiet
Disadvantages:
None for me
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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BOSCH 1200 CLASSIXX 5
When I moved four years ago I was moving to a much smaller home and left all my heavy kitchen equipment behind and started afresh. Due to shortage of kitchen space I wanted a washing machine that would fit into a shed outside, so appearance wasn’t my main concern. I wanted my machine NOW, I can’t be doing with having to wait weeks for company’s to deliver goods and we had a car at the time that the machine would fit into. So off we trotted to see just what we could find in the fair city of Lancaster. , After looking at various machines I opted for the Bosch 1200 Classixx 5, at Comet store in Lancaster. The strongest selling point of the machine was the price; it was on special offer at just £249.00 and had a free five-year parts warranty. Also it was from a well-known manufacturer - Bosch, and the dimensions of the machine were perfect for the space I had. To top it all Comet had one in stock for us to take home there and then.
APPEARANCE
As I stated appearance wasn’t an issue as the machine was to be kept in a shed, but having said that it is not an unpleasant appliance to look at. It has no ‘rocket science’ look to it; it is a basic free standing and front-loading compact washing machine that comes in white, white or white!! It does though look well made and robust and the actual drum seems on the larger side than most machines. There are no digital or LCD displays, but the buttons are finger sensitive and easy to use. What this appliance looks like is ---a washing machine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
The dimension of the washing machine is 847mm (H) X 600mm (W) X 590mm (D). The water consumption is 45 litres at 60 C for cotton clothes. The washing duration is 135 minutes for cotton wash at 60C. The washing capacity is 6kg. The efficiency rating for the wash, spin and energy are respectively ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘A’. The rating is done on a scale ‘A’ to ‘G’, ‘A’ being the maximum and ‘G’ the minimum. The energy consumption for washing is 1.02 kw per cycle. Weight - 69-83kg Voltage - 220-240 v, 50hz Mains connection - Socket Water pressure - (220-240 v, 50 hz, min. 10A - LS-L Switch) Waste water pipe - Height from floor: min. 60 cm, max. 100cm
FEATURES
Quick wash Pre wash • Cold wash • Mini load wash • Wrinkle free wash • Cotton, wool, delicate, linen wash • Rinse & freshen up cycle • Soaking • Stain removal • Variable spin speed 600-1200 rpm • Adjustable feet • Indicator lights for ready, active & end modes of operation • Fuzzy logic • Push button start • Digital Display • Extra rinse • Detergent dispenser • Quiet operation • Stainless steel tube
EFFICIENCY AND USE
After almost four years of continual use I have had no problems at all with the machine. I have a 13 year old son who plays rugby, cricket and football and who takes his kayak on the canal, hoisting himself in and out on to the muddy banks; for two years I had a teenage daughter who got changed every ten minutes and got through more towels then Audrey’s Hairdressing Salon and I have three grandkids who spend all their summer holidays here – so, as you can imagine, I do get through a LOT of washing I do the majority of my washing now on the 30 degree cycle and the washing comes out clean and fresh, hardly wrinkled and very dry.
Unlike many machines, the spin cycle is exceptionally quiet, not like my last machine that sounded like it was going to take off!! As it is such a simple machine it is also very easy to use Very straight forward, simply set the temperature and the type of wash you want e.g. Basic Wash, Mini Load Wash, Pre Wash, Reduced Ironing etc. and select the speed you want the spin from 600 to 1200. I generally use the highest spin setting and the clothes come out very dry. It is very east to keep clean and has needed no speciual maintenance over the years that I have owned it.
As of 27/9/09 the R.R.P. of this machine is £364.95 It is available with free delivery for £298.99 from Co Op Electrical http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk
CONCLUSION
For a good basic washing machine that won’t break the bank but will perform well and quietly I would heartily recommend this machine.
Advantages: BRILLIANT VALUE BRILLIANT WASH. BRILLIANT MAKE Disadvantages: NO GO FASTER STRIPES.
...year, that might even help Bosch sell this machine (now there's an idea)..
"You spin me right round, baby / Right round like a record, baby / Right round round round / You spin me right round, baby / Right round like a record, baby / Right round round round".
LOOKING FOR A MACHINE
In the busy, bustling household in which I dwell, we needed to replace our noisy Zanussi washing machine, which sounded like a helicopter was landing in the garden everytime ... ...to our rescue came the Bosch 1200 Classixx 5, purchased from Peter Jones in Sloane Square,London, which is part of the John Lewis partnership.
I think the value of this machine was its strongest point at just £249.00 followed closely by the manufacturer Bosch, which in my opinion is a good make.
BOSCH 1200 CLASSIXX 5
The machine it self is quite standard to look at (no go faster stripes) and seems to be well made with a bigger washing drum than ...
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Advantages: Does a good wash and has a quiet spin Disadvantages: Wash cycles take a bit longer
Really pleased with this machine recommend by my mum. Washes really well and is quite quiet when spinning compared to most other machines I have heard. What I love best is that I the larger barrel allows me to wash more clothes in each cycle so I have now reduced my weekly washing down by 1 load! It is also very simple to use: just turn the knob to the desired wash and press the on off button. The only thing I would say is my 18 month old can use ...
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Advantages: It comes in a pretty silver colour...... Disadvantages: Avg cycle is 2hrs, doesn't get stains out and is loud
...we moved house was that it was integrated into the kitchen.
I MISS my Hotpoint so much.
We also have a Bosch Dishwasher (also 3 months old) and this appliance is also way below standard.
Quite simply I am disgusted with Bosch, and would NEVER recommend them. ...
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Advantages: NONE Disadvantages: EXTRA WORK AND RUINED CLOTHES
...TO REPLACE IT WITH THE BOSCH BECAUSE THE SPEC SEEMED GOOD, AND THE PRICE WAS GOOD, BUT I WISH THAT I HAD STUCK WITH ZANUSSI!
WITHIN A FEW MONTHS I STARTED GETTING WAXY, GREASY RESIDUE ON MY CLOTHES. WHEN I INQUIRED RETHIS I WAS TOLD TO FOLLOW THE TROUBLE-SHOOTING ADVISE, WHICH WAS TO TRY A HOTTER CYCLE. IHAD ALREADY DONE THAT, BUT FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS HAVE HAD TO DO THIS FREQUENTLY,USUALLY AFTER A GREASY WASH! ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS THE RESIDUE ... ...MY THEORY IS THAT BOTH PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING DETERMINED BY THE WEIGHT - SO MUCH FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY- NO POINT IF I HAVE TO DO EXTRA WASHES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES!
SO NEXT TIME - BACK TO ZANUSSI AND SAVE BOSCH FOR THE POWER TOOLS! ...
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Advantages: Fast ,quiet and economical. Even an old man can use it Disadvantages: see report about filter
...My wife has asked that I write this review about the machine.
I had to buy this one as our previous machine finally failed through rusting from leaking. She wanted a new one. I said get it and I will pay. This is what you get for your money.
Bosch WVF 2402 Classixx1200 White
Dimensions H850 (820 without worktop) x W600 X D560mm
Capacity Washing 4.5Kg/10Lbs
Capacity Drying 2.25Kg/5Lbs
Spin Speed 1200/600rpm
Consumption Washing (60 C cold fill)
Time: 115 mins
energy: 1.00 KWh
Water: 65 Litres
Consumption Drying (2.25Kgs cotton cupboard dry 1200 rpm
Time: 85 mins
Energy: 1.6KWh
Water: 38 Litres
Weight of Machine Approx 70Kg
Power: 220/240v
Description: A front loading freestanding machine, with ribbed metal sides and plastic work top. There is a plastic piece attached
with two large headed...
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This washing machine has various settings for wool, cotton and delicates including silks - also with different heat settings. When selecting a setting it displays the time the wash will take on a LCD display which is helpful if you are going to go out,... more
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