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“Very quiet even at high speed spin, great anti crease system which cuts down on the ironing”

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Product Features

Energy Efficiency A
Drum size (kg) 8
Colour Aluminium
Energy Savings Trust Feature No
Spin Efficiency A
Wash Efficiency A
Display of Remaining Time Yes
Drying Function No
Start Delay Option Yes

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Impartial Reviews

370 shoppers have reviewed this product.
93% of people would recommend it.

Reevoo's summary of reviews:

Pros: delay function, child lock, quiet, programme memory, 8kg load
Cons: cold fill only, accuracy of cycle times and timer display, vibrates on highest spin, 'reduce creases' function is disappointing

out of 10
Features9.2
Cycle times8.7
Noise9.1
Value for money (at time of purchase)9.1
Ease of use9.2
Overall rating9.1
Score: 8.8/10

Cliff, Sussex

Very quiet even at high speed spin, great anti crease system which cuts down on the Ironing

Hard to fault, except that you have to physically turn the washing machine off to extinguish the LED panel after each wash, ie does not automatically switch itself off when the cycle is finished

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23 people found this review helpful

30 May 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Anonymous, “have had ten machines”

noise reduction spin speed

???????

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19 people found this review helpful

03 Jun 2008

Score: 6.6/10

Anonymous, “busy mum of two”

capacity good for larger families, fast spin, but remarkably quiet. Digital display says hello to you when you switch it on, beep sounds to signify end of cycle.

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15 people found this review helpful

19 Jul 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Anonymous, “Joe Average”

Quiet, small, looks good and easy to use.

Sometimes get undissolved powder with tablets added to wash. Quiet when washing, but sometimes a little noisy when spinning at high speed.

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13 people found this review helpful

14 Jun 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Katharine, Harrow, “A full time mum”

Can't believe the clothes when they come out of the machine. Washers really well. Very quiet machine when in operation. Oh and love the fact it lets you know when finished.

The child lock. Children can still adjust temperature when working. I would prefer that children weren't able to adjust anything at all while in use.

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10 people found this review helpful

14 Aug 2008

Score: 9.4/10

Fe, London

This machine is easy to use and has a clear digital display. I love the delay function, washing completed when you are ready. There are enough cycle options without being complicated. I also like that the door can be open during the cycle was to add forgotten items. There is a child lock option too. Its soooooo quiet!!!

Some of the cycle programmes are quite long.

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10 people found this review helpful

19 Jul 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Tracy, Epsom

lovely and quiet. the 40 degree wash is only 1h25mins from a cold fill. I had the old model of this washing machine and it took 1h57m so that must mean savings in electricity. child lock stops them changing the programme but my toddler can still open the door once the cycle has finished and the lock has been released.

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10 people found this review helpful

28 Jul 2008

Score: 9.6/10

Shyne, Sutton, Surrey

Has a cycle for every eventuality. Takes a "massive" load.

I haven't found one yet!

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9 people found this review helpful

21 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Caroline, Lancashire

what a wonderful machine... wish id had one years ago.... life with 3 boys is much cleaner, quicker now..

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8 people found this review helpful

15 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous, “Busy mum of 3”

The machine is easy to use, very quiet (compared to my 11 year old machine which spun like a plane was taking off each time), simple cycles, washes extremely well and spins like a dream! the clothes are so dry when they come out, most of the time I can hang them to dry on my air dryer instead of using the dryer on wet days. It also is brilliant at pillows and duvets, as the capacity is large and the spin cycle is so powerful. Highly recommend :)

I wish it had a child lock for the door so my 1 year old couldn't pull out all the clothes when a cycle is finished as the door automatically unlocks. Why not have a child lock on the front (meaning one I don't put on myself which defaces the machine) as part of the machine???? not sure why none of the brands seem to have this feature considering most people have their washing machine in the kitchen? bizarre!

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7 people found this review helpful

15 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous, “Exhausted Mum of Kent”

Its Quiet, Its quick and easy to programme It even remembers what you have done before, it is easy to load and empty, in all honesty it is one of the best ones on the market today

None that I can think of

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12 Aug 2008

Score: 8.7/10

Janet, Huddersfield, “mum to one”

The load size is fantastic only downside is I can't fit it all on my washing line!! It has a good selection of programmes which can be taloired to your needs.

The spin noise is a little loud but as the machine is in my garage it doesn't bother anyone.

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21 Aug 2008

Score: 8.5/10

John, Birmingham

. The programmes are straightforward to understand and laid out quite well. and we are very pleased with this machine. With the higher spin speeds our washing comes out dryer and doesn't need much time on our radiators (we don't have a tumble dryer) The wash cycle is very quiet in operation.

Our old Hotpoint maching had castors and was easy to move about. The new Hotpoint WMD960P has only adustable legs, and needs someone strong to move it. My wife and I are now pensioners and found this rather difficult. The new machine is a little noisy at the higher spin speeds (1400 and 1600). Wash cycle times also seem rather long.

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21 Aug 2008

Score: 8.7/10

Jacki, Exeter

everything apart from the one bad point i put

even the short cycle is very long over an hr.

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6 people found this review helpful

11 Oct 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Carolyn, Midlands

controls and intructions easy to understand and use. very quiet. good load and spin selection

none as yet!

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6 people found this review helpful

17 Oct 2008

Score: 9.6/10

Anonymous

Very easy to use particularly when selecting the right program. Option to reduced load and washing time is excellent for those small wash loads that you need to do quickly.

None

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6 people found this review helpful

31 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Julie, Nuneaton

quiet, i live in a small bungalow so thats important, excellent choice of cycles and spin speeds, particularly quick wash cycles, great wool cycle, i am able to wash cashmere sweaters in this machine without worry.

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27 Aug 2008

Score: 9.6/10

Marlene, London/ Hounslow, “Honest person.”

so quiet and the clothes come out almost dry

there isn't any

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27 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Marie, Staffordshire

The washing machine looks good, i like how it counts down the time of the load,i love the quiteness of the spin, the drum size and spin speed are also a bonus, i think its really good all round machine and probably the best i have ever had.

None!!

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26 Aug 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Sarah, Rochester

This is the quitest washing machine I have ever had. Despite living in a terraced property I can run it at night without the worry of disturbing our house or the neighbours. Loads of options on cycle times and washes which works well with having a 3 year old !!

Would suggest doing a few runs through initially without washing items as there did seem to be some residual marks on first couple of loads.

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5 people found this review helpful

07 Oct 2008

Score: 9.5/10

Anonymous

It has a good range of programs for different loads, fairly straight forward to use and offers the option of self programming if required.

None found yet

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5 people found this review helpful

14 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Hayley, Plymouth, “Have kids”

very quiet, can make up my own program to suit whatever I want, can have high speed spin and a low temperature wash which other washers I've used do not, cold water fill which enables a cold water wash which is very eco friendly, would definitely recommend.

Keep finding washing I don't have so I can use the washer!

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04 Sep 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Ian, Blackpool

excellent machine, full of features ,you can set the temperature and various spin speeds independent of the machines programmes....fast 1600 spin speed for quick drying but gentle spin for delicates ,built in silent feature hardly notice the machine is on when going through wash cycle highly reccomend this machine for anyone,familys too,big 8kg drum load get more washing done ,save time ,power and water.... AAA rating too .... great eco and user friendly

no bad points that i can think of, a great piece of kit for any household,best machine ive had

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08 Oct 2008

Score: 9.5/10

Anonymous, “working mum”

8kg capacity with large porthole for easy loading. Quiet when programme running. Easy to amend cycle to suit yourself. Fastest spin I have used so far is 1000 and washing comes out not to wet and very little creases.

Haven't found any yet.

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24 Aug 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Sally, Ashford, “Busy Mum in Kent”

Really quiet, tells you exactly how long the cycle has to finish, child lock invaluble, great size drum for families, user friendly

Don't think it looks as good as some I have seen. Top panel is very square looking, Only has cold water inlet pipe meaning it has a heating element ( Calgon required in my area).

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07 Aug 2008

Score: 9.5/10

Sheryl, Darlington

very quiet in use, really cleans the clothes, very good spinner, clothes feel drier after washing.

none

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4 people found this review helpful

18 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Bertie, Somerset

Ease of use, low noise levels, low energy consumption...an all round excellent machine.

None so far.

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4 people found this review helpful

18 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Sam, Doncaster

Really good product. Great short 30mins cycle. Beeps when the cycle has completed. Large drum capacitiy.

None as yet

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4 people found this review helpful

29 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Abubaker, Birstall, Leicestershire, “FIRST TIME BUYER”

ITS AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PRODUCT VERY QUIET VERY EFFICIENT AND VERY GOOD CLEAN

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21 Aug 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Anonymous, “Professionals working from home”

Large capacity means I have halved the number of loads of washing I do each week, saving electricity and water. So quiet we hardly notice it.

Haven't found any yet!

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4 people found this review helpful

22 Jul 2008

Score: 9.8/10

John, Isle Of Lewis

Easy to understand instructions. Very quiet. Takes a large load. Good spin speeds.

None have come to light so far.

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4 people found this review helpful

24 Aug 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

This machine was whit I was looking for, short cycles, option of cold wash, eco friendly

So far none as I have not been using it for very long.

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4 people found this review helpful

30 Jun 2008

Score: 7.2/10

Anonymous

Easy to use & eco wash setting

No 'handwash' setting

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30 Jul 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Sue, Birmingham

fantastic 8kg load which is great for a large family like mine!! The machine itself is very quiet and with the 1600 spin, clothes come out a lot drier - great machine

Not found any as yet.

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28 Jul 2008

Score: 7.4/10

Anonymous

large load capacity, simple to operate with intuitive controls

could do with some kind of active balancing system to protect the machine from wear and tear.

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08 Aug 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Louise, Birmingham, “mum of 4”

This machine takes a large load very handy when you have 4 children.It is very quiet so suitable for night time washing. The child lock has come in very handy too. The programmes are very easy to select and the display is also good.

Because it is so easy to use if you have small children that mess you must remember to put the child lock on.

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11 Oct 2008

Score: 9.5/10

Moureen, Southampton

cleans well even on a low temperature looks nice easy to use

spin cycletakes too long

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16 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous

Quick wash does not have high spin speed + seperate spin cycle much to long

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01 Oct 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Anonymous, “family with teenagers”

variable spin speeds, wash times and large drum make this machine excellent

none

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16 Oct 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Anonymous

very very quiet during wash cycle and fantastic spin speed.

none so far.

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3 people found this review helpful

14 Oct 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Peter, Wigtown

Washes great, loads of functions easily laid out and accessible, very quiet, spins almost dry!

If load not balanced well it does not spin, and timer display is wildly out most times, eg. can say 1 min of spin time left yet it goes on for 5 more. Can't really fault it though, a great machine.

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07 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Patricia, Kent

Very well pleased with all aspects of the machine at present best hotpoint so far

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08 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

John, Edinburgh

High spin speed dries clothes well - a must for this damp climate. Eco and reduced time & temperature options save on energy costs. Controls easy to use - like the electronic display.

Can be noisy during spin cycle. Fastest wash setting does not include high spin speed.

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06 Oct 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Gordon, Kidderminster

It is very quiet and at 1600 rpm almost spins the washing dry

Nobad points to date

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21 Aug 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Anonymous

large drum size memory of favourite cycle

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31 Aug 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Mark, London

quiet! sooo quiet which is good as i have an open plan kitchen. The display is pretty neat, easy to use. Drum is big! looks cool too.

none as yet :)

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21 Aug 2008

Score: 9.0/10

David, Peterborough

Very quiet and high spin speed is good

Softener drawer difficult to tip in softrner

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24 Aug 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Kirsten, Hertfordshire

It is incredibly quiet, and i really like the time delay start feature

Nothing currently

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07 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Sanj, Croydon, “Young Family with 2”

Very happy about the product. Good value for money i think the best in the market

Nothing much to say. However the Softner does not empty some times I think it gets blocked from time to time

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01 Oct 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Brad, London

massive drum, which in 2 washes all the laundry is done. for a high spin its very quiet, well pleased with machine.

none so far.

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10 Oct 2008

Score: 9.5/10

Liz, Leeds

Very easy to use and looks great.

Some of the cycles are quite lengthy and you don't seem to be able to put washing in for a quick spin only.

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22 Oct 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Deborah, Leeds

Generally its fantastic best washer i've ever had

none

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22 Oct 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Rita, Eastcote, Middlesex, “empty nester”

everything - it says hello when you turn it on (my name is not Dave). although i miss the 'one item' i had in previous machine, the quick wash is much quicker

not really a bad point - although i gave 10/10 for noise, the water filling and emptying is a bit noisy but that's because it's not closed in and echoes. once it's built in i'm sure that will sort itself out. actual spin is so quiet it's like a sleeping newborn, you have to check it to make sure it's still working!

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22 Sep 2008

Score: 7.0/10

Anonymous

It has a serious vibration problem when its on the highest spin cycle. I was ensured this would not happen as was told it is fitted with internal balance regulators or something. I live in a split floor flat and the glass in the living room window, at the OPPOSITE end of the flat was shaking in its panes when I used the highest spin cycle. I was mortified when the lady downstairs complained. Not impressed.

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17 Sep 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Sue, Bromley

Great product. Does exactly what was expected and was easy to use. Very quiet and gets the washing really clean

None

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12 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Lindsey, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, “I wash alot!”

Easy and simple to use. Nice and quiet

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13 Oct 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Munir, Stepney, London

Ease of use..............Noise: VERY SILENT..............GOOD Value for money

NONE

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20 Oct 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Carole, Kingswinford

very quite & easy to operate

none

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20 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Hilary, Warwickshire, “Working mother and housewife”

Quiet, ability to stop and add a forgotten item, eco wash using cold water only and a quick half hour cycle for lightly soiled items.

Not found any bad points at this stage.

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02 Oct 2008

Score: 7.2/10

Theresa, Spalding

Easy to use/understand. Good range of programs.

Spin cycle is noisy. Delay switch means you have to have the appliance turned on ~ how is that saving electricity????? 8kg load only applies to certain programs, most programs are max 3.5 kg

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22 Sep 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

Very quiet!! Easy to use and the choice of cycles is great.

None.

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06 Oct 2008

Score: 7.7/10

Anonymous

very quiet

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08 Oct 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

Great looking machine, loads of wash options, really quiet even at the highest spin settings, and a very reasonable price considering the functionality

None

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07 Oct 2008

Score: 8.3/10

Anonymous

fast wash cycle is good and also the hand wash cycle.

Some of the timings are a bit odd, it takes nearly two hours to do a Cotton Wash, whereas it takes half an hour to do a fast cotton wash. The problem with fast washes is that it does not get children's clothes very clean. Fast Wash is only for very lightly worn clothes.

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06 Oct 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Anonymous

large load capacity, plenty of cycle options, effective spin cycle

The timer does not reflect accurate time remaining of a cycle. ie when timer indicated 1 minute left I waited for near 5 minutes. Having completed a cycle if you accidentally bump the start button again the machine will start the cycle all over again.

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19 Sep 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Anonymous

very quiet

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18 Oct 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Paul, Surrey, “house husband”

very quite and useful LCD display, comprehensive range of wash options.

none

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31 Aug 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Chris, York

overall good and easy to use

quiet but not as quiet as sum same

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22 Aug 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Anonymous

Amazingly quiet. Flexible settings.

Our machine took a few days to spin properly. However, the machine then appeared to stabalise and now it is great.

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21 Aug 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

How quiet and easy to use it is

Can be confusing if you don't read the instruction book!

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