Advantages: looks snazzy, works great Disadvantages: nothing
Candy CMD146 Washer Dryer
Well having moved into our new flat and already settled in a great deal as everything is unpacked ready and waiting for our new arrival I thought I would while I still have the time write a review of our new washer dryer that came with the flat. We have gone into the shared ownership scheme run by the local council, as we were unable to afford the extortionate prices of homes in our area alone. This has really worked out ... ...lovely new build done to a high specification and comes already installed with things such as a fridge freezer and this particular washer dryer.
At first I was a big scared when using the machine as to look at it you would think it is very complicated to use. It has an array of flashing lights and dials on the front making it look like something that will take years to learn how to use to its full capability. I am also never really one for reading ...
newby2 29.05.2007
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Advantages: Hand wash setting, relatively good eco rating. Disadvantages: Quality, Length of wash time, Noise
I bought a Candy CMD 146 from COMET because it had a relatively good eco rating and had a hand wash setting. However, I've given it a poor rating based on a) Poor Quality, b) Lengthy Wash time and c) Excessive Noise. I experienced missing parts, machine dented (and marked as dented), possibly used before, screws loose and finally catastrophic failure. Below is the full tale.
Firstly, delivery was late (ok - only by 45 minutes, and they encourage ... ...this part. Comet and Candy cop-operated well and sent a new part within a couple of days, including a fixing for it as well.
A couple of other minor things noticed when setting up: some screws were not tight, or were cross-threaded. Also, water came out from the drain pipe which indicated that it may have been pre-used. (Could be from testing during the manufacturing process I suppose).
The back to feet are push-on rubber items. They come apparently ...
Jem_pc 25.09.2007 (10.09.2007)
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Performance
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Value for money
Quick review of Candy CMD146
Easy to use , has a easy to operate user program, and has a built in tumble dryer. Comes with quite simple user instructions, even i can understand them.
With up to 1400 spin
Average load capacity of 6kg for washing loads , and drying loads of 4kg.
Has a auto sense function, has crease guard and iron free settings, you would have to ask my wife if they really work :)
I believe it is Energy Class A ...
daveclark15 14.05.2007
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Advantages: washer/dryer combined Disadvantages: long wash times, unreliable
Having had either hoover or candy washers all my adult life - with no problems at all i didn't hesitate to buy this machine from CURRYS - huh - worst decision of 2009 yet . Bought in March I have had to have the engineers out 3 times( same problem) up til the end of september - over the last weekend - confined to home as a medical test needed doing i tried to take advantage of the decent weather by doing extra washing - yeah right - after the 3 washes ... ...the previous breakdown occasions and PACKED IN completely. - Off i trundeled down to Currys who could not do anything as it was sunday but suggested that both the manufacturer and their own product care insurance people ( 5.99) a month would only authorise visit from an engineer I went ballistic - threatened to stay outside telling people not to go in - anyway cos i could,n't i had to settle for leaving it in their hands - they rung today to say ...
littledoo 05.10.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Candy CMD146
Performance
Ease of use
Durability
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Value for money
Quick review of Candy CMD146
Easy to use , has a easy to operate user program, and has a built in tumble dryer. Comes with quite simple user instructions, even i can understand them. With up to 1400 spin Average load capacity of 6kg for washing loads , and drying loads of 4kg. Has a auto sense function, has crease guard and iron free settings, you would have to ask my wife if they really work :) I believe it is Energy Class A ...
daveclark15 14.05.2007
Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Candy CMD146