Advantages: Inexpensive, efficient model
Disadvantages: none

...do a hand wash, and then like to give the clothes a spin. The spin reduction is also a great feature, and reduces the spin of 1000rpm for cottons to 500 rpm, and 900rpm to 450rpm for synthetics. Good stuff! **What I think of the machine** So far so good... For a machine which was relatively inexpensive, this one does the job, and is managing the 4 loads a day with ease. It has a good range of programmes without being overly complex, and should you have any problems, the instruction booklet and the control panel have all the information you could need. There is also lots of information on the times of each load, water used etc. The controls which easy to use and the large window lets you have a look at the wash of the moment (should you want to). Actually, I have already found this a useful pass time because I did... Read review

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Advantages: cheap, reliable
Disadvantages: hotplates mark easily

...Tricity Bendix SIE233 - White The Tricity Bendix SIE233 cooker is all electric and has a combined grill and fan oven with four hot plates on the hob. I bought it online from Boots Kitchen appliances for £160 a year ago and so far so good, its been reliable and kept us fed! The main thing that led me to buy this particular cooker was the price, it was the cheapest fan oven that I could find and I was on a tight budget. Having previously had a fan oven I wasn't willing to comprimise and go for a convection oven which are often cheaper, this model was ideal. I also knew that Tricity Bendix was a well known and popular brand. According to the person that installed it for me, it was very easy to fit, you do need to supply your own cable and most companies you buy from offer an installation service for an extra charge... Read review

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Advantages: Eye-level grill, three different burner sizes.
Disadvantages: Oven door has dangerous self-closing mechanism.

...me about cooler drawers being the new black... I was left disillusioned and in no doubt that our ancient, brandless, cooker was possibly the last of its kind - a veritable unicorn amongst the short list of things likely to kill you with a stray beansprout. So I traipsed back home to find the M.O.D were now on speed dial and my mum strapping on the kevlar and welding mask to safely bake a cake. This should be the end of the story. An extinct race, the last relic of a growth-accelerated civilisation obsessed with the art of grilled food and a close relative turning bomb disposal into a chocolate raisin cake. But it's not the end of the story, this was only the beginning! I eventually found the TRICITY BENDIX LYRIC55M2 at Littlewoods Online - which is a whole 'nother review - for £300. The price excluded installation - which cost... Read review

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Advantages: Slim design easily fits into most kitchens
Disadvantages: Awkward to fit some rounder shaped bowls in

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Advantages: cleans dishers
Disadvantages: theres a fault with them

...I have a tricity bendix DH090 slimline dishwashe, i don't know if thats an ecosave washer or not, but i'm writing my opinion here anyway. I bought my dishwasher from choice catalogue last may, it cost me £237.49, in fact im still paying for it. When i first received my dishwasher i was all excited, I thought to myself, ( no more washing dishing, getting my hand all dry and wrinkly.) I couldnt wait to get some dishes in and get it started. It went all good and well until one day a few weeks ago when I emptied it and tried to close the door. It wouldnt close. I pushed and pushed and it still wouldnt close. So I had to phone the repair man, to come and have a look, It was still under guarantee, Id only had it 8 months. They said it would be 7 days before he could fix it. I wasnt very happy about that. It menat i would... Read review

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Advantages: Slim-line, inexpensive model
Disadvantages: Poor wash quality, 'eco' settings therefore redundant

...Wow. What can I say about this dishwasher without being truly offensive? We bought the Tricity Bendix because we needed a slimline machine to fit into our kitchen when we moved house. With one toddler and another on the way, we needed to get a machine that could at least clear away the bulk of the washing-up: even a small one was better than nothing! The brand we chose was not in stock, so we had to settle for the only other slimline machine they had. The Tricity Bendix did not look as good as the other model but was about £10 cheaper and we were buying a lot of other white goods at the same time. Needless to say, we now wish we'd waited for our original choice! My complaints about this washer are nothing to do with its size. It has been a great space saver and I found the stacking trays quite useful in layout. It certainly manages... Read review

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Advantages: Compact size, cheap to run
Disadvantages: Too small for the average family

...Slimline full-height Tricity Bendix dishwasher. With a small family, we felt we didn't need a full size dishwasher, so opted for this slimline model. Being full height, it can accomodate most items that would fit in an ordinary dishwasher, but takes up less space in a small kitchen, and is cheaper to run. Another advantage for a small family is that it is quicker to fill a smaller dishwasher so you are not hanging around with a stinky kitchen waiting to fill the dishwasher before starting a cycle! EASE OF USE The machine is very easy to use, with all the containers (powder, rinse aid and salt) within easy reach. The filter is in the base of the machine, but near the front so that it is easy to reach. It pulls out easily for rinsing under the tap as required. There are three main programmes: a fast wash setting, which washes... Read review

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Advantages: space saving size that can still hold a large family load.
Disadvantages: having to remove lower basket and washing arm to clean large filter.

...After fifteen years of nagging and countless hints of how everyone but me had a dishwasher , my husband finally gave in and we purchased the 45cm Tricity Bendix . The main reason for choosing the slimmer model was purely lack of space in the kitchen and I must admit I did feel a bit dubious about the size because we have four children who create an awful lot of washing up.The dishwasher is advertised as being able to take eight place settings,and although I think that eight would be a bit of a squash it easily had enough room for the plates etc from the six of us and still had plenty of room for a couple of saucepans as well.All the washing came out looking like new , and I have now found after having had it for a few weeks that old tarnished cutlery has regained it,s gleaming new look.The controls are clear to use and although... Read review

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Advantages: Environmentally friendly, Reliable,
Disadvantages: eats socks!!!

...Anyone who knows me knows that I don't have much luck with anything electrical. I have been married for 6 years and in this time I have had 5 washing machines. When my last washing machine broke we couldn't afford a new one so I was constantly taking my washing to my mums, which is quite difficult when you have three messy kids. My mum finally got sick of doing my washing and thought she would buy me a washing machine for my birthday. This was last April. Now my mum and dad are very smart when it comes to purchasing things. Me, I just go and buy the first cheapest thing I see. Which is maybe why they always break. So my mum and dad went off to Curry's the people there were really helpful and showed them all the ranges of washing machines. They then showed them this one. The Tricity Bendix AW1400. The woman in the shop showed them... Read review

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Advantages: user friendly, cold fill
Disadvantages: slow, basic

...programmes. It can be turned clockwise and anti clockwise so no need to worry about breaking it! One year guarantee from Tricity Bendix Washing programmes ************************* 1) Whites 95*C 145mins. 2) Eco wash 60 *C 135mins. 3) Fast coloureds 60*C 120mins. 4) Non fast coloureds 40*C 115mins. 5) Mixed fabrics 60*C 90mins. 6) Mixed fabrics 50*C 85mins. 7) Mixed fabrics 40*C 80mins. 8) Delicates 40*C 60mins. 9) Delicates 30*C 55mins. 10) Wool 30*C 50mins. 11) Cold wash... Read review

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