Advantages: only small amount of detergent needed for a very clean wash Disadvantages: cycles for the 8kg washes are over 3 hours long
This washing machine sounded absolutely perfect - a big 8kg load, 2 short programmes of 29 and 44 minutes, adjustable spin speeds and wash temperature, timer saver, stain blaster, delay start and sensitive care controls. I bought it primarily because of the 8kg capacity and the short 29 minute programme thinking that you could use both simultaneously. Unfortunately this is not the case - the maximum load for the 29 minute programme is only 2kg. and ... ...on clothes). It's really only suitable for a few items of underwear. The 8kg. washes are only on 4 programmes which take an eternity to complete. Even with the Timer Saver button, my towel wash took over 3 hours. I was so convinced that something was wrong with the machine that I called out the service engineer but was then advised that because it uses a cold fill, it does actually take this long! You don't find this out until you have read the user ...
retired2 21.02.2007
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Advantages: neat to look at Disadvantages: Extra functions don't work together to make an easy to use cycle
I agree entirely with the previous review. This machine takes forever to wash the large load that I bought it to do. The most suitable cycle that I have found involves setting the dial, and pressing numerous buttons to set the right spin and temperatures. This is fine when I do it, but risky when I'm entrusting the wash to my teenagers!
My biggest complaint however is the fact that I've just had to call an engineer out as my machine stopped full ... ...the filter was clean. The engineer found a 5p coin, and some hair in the out pipe, which he claimed was not covered by warranty, and would have to charge me, unless I extended my warranty for £64.80. My machine is only 9 months old, so the new warranty won't start until December. More worrying is the fact that the engineer couldn't show me how to clear the outlet myself, so does this mean that everytime one of us leaves a coin in a pocket, or a button ...
tanglezzz3 24.09.2007
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This front-loading, built-in washing machine in modern white features a 1400rpm spin speed ... more
with a large maximum wash load of 8kg - enough for the needs of a large household. It has European Standard ratings of A+ for energy efficiency, A for wash perfo...
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