Bosch WAE 28162

Advantages: Easy controls, sturdy appearance, very quiet
Disadvantages: Manual could be written better in places

...where my wife chose a Bosch machine instead. We've had trouble free experiences with our Bosch dishwasher and Bosch fridge/freezer, so it was no surprise that she would only choose a Bosch washing machine too, after the disaster that was Indesit. It arrived and I set about installing it. The first thing I noticed was the ease of installation. Considering all the hassle I had with the Indesit machine where you take out the transit bolts, only for ...
...interfering with the drive belt, this machine is sheer luxury. The transit bolts are untightened and there is a space for the whole assembly (bolt and spacer) to be removed from the back of the machine. Just one cold water and outlet hose connection and you're in business. The machine itself looks good, feels far more solid that the Indesit, and is so easy to use. All the buttons and lights seem a bit daunting at first, but all you have to do is ... Read review

Advantages: low energy use
Disadvantages: ?

...machines I use is a Bosch WAE 24162 Bosch machines are well known as being a good make, reliable and long lasting. Come into the sluice with me while I put Johnnies t-shirt in to wash he spilt paint on it and It will stain if I do not wash it out straight away. Also I want to wash Anns swimming towel it got dropped in the mud! This washing machine is a freestanding washing machine. It is a white machine would fit in with most kitchen utility décor. ...
...front loader put in the washing. Now I put in the washing powder. there is a drawer front left of the machine for this it has a compartment for powder /liquid for a prewash , one for the main wash and a compartment for softener . Right now that done what programme do I use? There are 15 clothes care programmes whites, coloured, woollens, easy care, delicates short spins long spins, there is a time delay programme can not remember the other programmes. ... Read review

Advantages: Very quiet and washes well
Disadvantages: not the prettiest

I purchased this machine about 6 months ago to replace my ever reliable hotpoint machine that lasted me for ages. I decided to shop around to try and get the best value for money and I have not been disappointed. It was worth shopping around as I managed to get a very good price for the machine, same day delivery (on a Sunday within 2 hours of purchasing it) and they took my old machine away for free. Connecting the machine was dead easy as it only ...
...the waste pipe - I was able to have it connected and working within 30 minutes. It is not as pretty as some of the other models that can be purchased but I have to be honest this has to be the quitest washing machine I have ever known. Certainly can't here it upstairs so if you have young children it will not wake them up. When it is at full spin you can hardly hear it, it certainly does not shake around like my old machine. The second thing I noticed ... Read review

Advantages: Quite and efficient
Disadvantages: Softner comparment sometimes clogs

This is my first Bosch product and so far I am happy with it. I have had this product for 4 mts now and find it very efficent. Nice and quite even on fastest spin. Clothing washes well and whites come out well. I live in a hard water area and strongly suggest using a water softner. Design is good and nice touch buttons. However due to being touch buttons if you lean on them they can at times change. Nice deep power compartments and set out well for ... Read review