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“There are a good range of cycle choices and a few that are quick - an hour and less than an hour”

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Product Features

Energy Efficiency A
Drum size (kg) 6
Colour White/Coloured
Height in cm 85
Width in cm 59.5
Depth in cm 53.5
Construction Freestanding
Type of Loading Front
Spin Efficiency B
Wash Efficiency A
Energy Consumption in kWh (60° C) 0.95
Water Consumption in Litres (60° C) 53
Type of Dryer None
Dimensions (mm) 595x850x535
Child-Lock Yes
Half-Load Yes

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Impartial Reviews

227 shoppers have reviewed this product.
87% of people would recommend it.

out of 10
Features8.3
Cycle times8.3
Noise7.8
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.8
Ease of use8.9
Overall rating8.6
Score: 4.0/10

Lucy, Maidenhead

There are a good range of cycle choices and a few that are quick - an hour and less than an hour

The noise it makes is the worst from a machine that I've ever had. I am really disappointed as I chose Indesit as they are one of the best for washing machines. Where I haven't turned it off straight away, a few times it has just started itself back up again. This could be a malfunction, but when you don't expect it when you've only had it a few weeks. It is confusing that each time you use it the function buttons light up - 2hr, 4hr, 6 hr. When this happens for the first time you panic that your wash will take 6 hrs - why do they need to light up. My old washing machine blew up and I was in desperate need of a new one. If it wasn't for the fact that it could take 2 weeks to wait for anew one I would have sent this back.

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14 people found this review helpful

21 Jul 2008

Score: 8.2/10

Julie, Faversham

Excellent spin speed, quality of wash.

Slightly noisy, difficult to get the packing bolts off (without the right tool)

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12 people found this review helpful

03 Jun 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Anonymous

Large drum size

Control knobs feel a little flimsy but not had any problems so far

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13 people found this review helpful

07 Nov 2007

Score: 7.2/10

Nazia, Huddersfield

Good, efficienty and quick wash options and other optionms for colours, woollens etc

A bit on the light side, when it spins has a good old rant, other than that quite a durable product.

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9 people found this review helpful

08 Nov 2007

Score: 7.4/10

Anonymous

Delay timer is great!

Long cycles, bit noisy

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7 people found this review helpful

24 Jul 2008

Score: 9.4/10

Jacqueline, Wells

Easy to use, easy to change your mind about the program even if it has started, easy to clean.

Slightly loud but much better than my old machine.

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8 people found this review helpful

13 Nov 2007

Score: 5.0/10

Sandie, Hertfordshire, “Fed up!”

Fits the space of the old machine - that's all I can think of.

I bought this machine to replace another Ind machine. Its newer but it doesn't wash as clean or spin as dry. The door doesn't shut easily, neither does the soap tray. We have had several leaks and are waiting for an engineer on Friday. its not even a month old. If I could, I would give it back.

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5 people found this review helpful

30 Sep 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Jayne, Edinburgh

The machine is very easy to use, as it tells you on the front which settings to use. It is also quite fast.

A little bit of noise when on the spin cycle

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5 people found this review helpful

19 Jul 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous

FAST, ECONOMICAL WASH CYCLES. GOOD VARIETY OF WASH CYCLES. SIMPLE, EAST TO USE CONTROLS

NONE

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6 people found this review helpful

07 Nov 2007

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous

Love the large door. Delay start also very useful..

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5 people found this review helpful

08 Nov 2007

Score: 9.6/10

Lisa, Rotherham, “like quality and value”

more options than older model. quicker cycles if you need washing in a hurry.

can be noisy when spinning.

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4 people found this review helpful

20 Apr 2008

Score: 6.0/10

Anonymous

Not very noisy, large door.

The washing machine is extremely disappointing in terms of quality of the wash. I had an older version of Indesit which I bought in the 1990s and it was superb (used the 3/60 option all the time and was never disappointed), so I thought the next one I got should be Indesit. This product I have now does not clean the clothes properly on the eco wash options, so I tried the 'heavily soiled' option even though the clothes were not heavily soiled, and even with this one the light stains did not come off. I then ran those same stains under a plain water tap and they came off instantly. My next try will be the 'extremely soiled' option, but if I end up having to use it all the time, that defeats the whole purpose of the eco-friendliness of the machine.

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28 May 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Anonymous

economical, quick wash time, handy timer, good spin.

little bit noisy.

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06 Apr 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Glynis, Aboyne ,aberdeenshire

I like the washing machine as quiet and washes well , like the grey model as it blends i with my new kitchen ,i will be recomending this machine to my friends

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3 people found this review helpful

18 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Leo, Lowestoft, “Late 50's couple”

I was originally worried about cold fill only and the small amount of water used but the end results and the reduced power used to heat the water have convinced me! - and how quiet is it!!

Can't find one yet

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05 Nov 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Colin, Harrogate

Excellent value for money Fairly quiet and doesn't vibrate much Good choice of wash programs (30mins to a couple of hours)

Transit bolts were a devil to remove

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4 people found this review helpful

09 Nov 2007

Score: 8.7/10

Lidia, Bolton

good value for money

none

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3 people found this review helpful

24 Aug 2008

Score: 6.4/10

Jo, Liverpool, “busy organised person”

Easy to use and quiet.

Very long programmes even the low temp ones. No half load cycle.

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3 people found this review helpful

27 Mar 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Linda, Arnold

VERY QUIET AND EASY TO USE.EVEN MY HUSBAND CAN USE IT.

IT DOESNT HAVE ANY BAD POINTS FOR ME.I WOULDNT HAVE BOUGHT IT IF IT HAD.

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06 Mar 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Gareth, Swansea

NICE DESIGN, QUIET IN USE AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY WITH A 1200 SPIN WHICH MAKES QUITE AN IMPROVEMENT OVER MY OLD MACHINE. MY OLD MACHINE WAS ALSO AN INDESIT AND IT LASTED 12 YEARS. CAN'T BE BAD

NONE

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22 Oct 2008

Score: 7.0/10

Anonymous

Very noisey water pump

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02 Oct 2008

Score: 8.5/10

Helen, Hastings, “Working mum of two”

Quiet, quick and a big range of cycles

Unable to programme half load so washing comes out soaking unless a full load is put in

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01 Nov 2008

Score: 8.7/10

Anonymous

Easy to use, good choice of cycles. Overall very impressed and great value for money.

None at the moment.

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30 Oct 2008

Score: 9.3/10

Karen, Johnstone, “constantly washing!”

Large load capacity. Aesthetically pleasing.

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16 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous

spin very efficient

haven't found any yet

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29 Oct 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Anonymous, “Busy Family Household”

Very easy and straight forward to use. The choice of cycles are clearly listed on the front of the machine and are easy to program in. The profile/dimensions of the maching might suggest it is smaller than other machines, but the drum is deceptively large and easily takes a good sized family load.

None really. Once you give over the slightly confusing double use of the lights on the front of the machine, which indicate both the count down to delayed washing and the stage at which the wash is, it's great.

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21 Oct 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Ali, Wiltshire, “Single male ”

Easy to use.....Quick daily wash is great

None so far....

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28 Oct 2008

Score: 6.5/10

Anonymous

Good value for money and seems to do a good job.

Quite strong burning smell when first used and is quite squeaky when spinning.

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25 Oct 2008

Score: 9.3/10

Mandy, Billericay

gives a good wash

can be slightly noisy when spinning

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27 Oct 2008

Score: 7.2/10

Anonymous

Quiet.

Doing a nappy wash on the white cotton wash cycle causes foam and water to leak out the drawer onto the floor.

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27 Oct 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous, “mature student.”

The product is well put together and quiet in operation it is very easy to program.

The door hinge is flimsy

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25 Jul 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Pam, West Yorkshire

40 minute quick cycle is fab spesh when work full time and single mum of 1, all my washing is done on a weekend really so get it all washed and pegged out with no probs

Cant think of any

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19 Jun 2008

Score: 7.8/10

Anonymous

Good value for money. Adequate drum size for our typical washload (2 adults no kids). Very easy to operate.

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13 Aug 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Robert, Dunfermline

not too noisey quick washes good easy to use controls

none

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17 Jun 2008

Score: 6.8/10

Anonymous

it was cheap

its noisy

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13 Aug 2008

Score: 8.6/10

Karren, Aberdeen, “Female, 32, ”

Quite quiet. Good range of programmes. Energy rated A

Moves alot when on fast cycle. No programme for a half load.

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15 Aug 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Brian, Alton Hants

The washing comes up very clean and the spin cycle is very good as the clothes come out very nearly dry.

Controls are a little confusing but practice makes perfect

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15 Jun 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Kerry, Swindon

Evereything, it's so easy to use and really quiet!!

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20 Dec 2007

Score: 7.0/10

Anonymous

Has a nice fast quick wash cycle for busy Mums.

It doesn't spin and drain very well even though it's a 1400 spin speed, there is always a puddle of water in the bottom of the machine.

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22 Dec 2007

Score: 9.2/10

Jenny, London

Short cycle

cannot see how many more minutes cycle is going to run cannot delay by any other times than 2.4.6.9 hours

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24 Apr 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

selection of programmes to suit various washes. Quiet even when on fast spin. Very pleased with machine overall.

Haven't come across any bad points.

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02 Jan 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

excellent price, simple controls, simple programs, clothes come out fresh and very dry after spin finish, easy to install, looks good, simple display to indicate cycles done.

dont have one yet time will tell.

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18 Dec 2007

Score: 7.6/10

Victoria, Leicester

Looks nice, easy to use, good program choice it does wash well.

The door is not of best quality (obviously the reflects the price) and the spin is rubbish, I have to take out half the load once the wash has completed then spin it again twice! it is annoying....

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13 Feb 2008

Score: 9.6/10

Sam, Broughton

Economical to run, great results

None

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13 Feb 2008

Score: 8.2/10

Kay, Withernsea

the product was really good value for money and durable. i use the product at least 4 times per day havin an extensive family and it is always quiet and reloable.

none so far although i wouldve liked a half load option

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05 Mar 2008

Score: 6.0/10

Angela, Edinburgh

Good range of wash cycles.

I do feel it's a bit noisy when spinning and miss having a choice for half load wash.

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05 Mar 2008

Score: 8.6/10

James, Cowes

Very good quick washes, good large door

none I can think of

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10 Mar 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Lynda, Tiverton

great washing machine indesit never let you done and it was a great price

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11 Mar 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Anonymous

No half load

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17 Mar 2008

Score: 9.2/10

Anonymous

cold wash doesnt deslove the powder

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11 Mar 2008

Score: 8.6/10

Anonymous, “farther of twin girls.”

good clean,easy to use , good workhorse.

none

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31 Mar 2008

Score: 6.2/10

Sarah, Kent

It washes clothes well, and takes a good sized load.

It doesn't spin very effectively, and clothes take a good while to dry after a wash.

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04 Mar 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Mary, Weymouth

Washes efficiently!

Timing of programmes not that eay to understand

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20 Nov 2007

Score: 8.6/10

Anonymous

Easy to use washes well

none that I have found

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14 Nov 2007

Score: 9.0/10

Anonymous

Easy to use, good range of settings for different clothes/washes. Quiet and quick.

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12 Nov 2007

Score: 8.7/10

Anonymous

Easy to use. Even my husband knows how to use it. I can set it on any programme very easily with no complications. Its temperature control is good as well.

A bit noise in the night.

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13 Nov 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Dee, Okehampton

very easy to use

not found any as yet :)

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30 Sep 2008

Score: 9.0/10

Andrea, Wirral, “busy business person”

wide door opening, spin speed quietness no bad points as yet

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12 Nov 2008

Score: 8.2/10

Mark, Devon

good value machine

spin cycle is a little noisy

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08 Nov 2008

Score: 7.5/10

Sandra, Welling

Easy to use, quiet,

None really

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12 Nov 2008

Score: 8.3/10

Anonymous

Very versatile wash cycles and goes well with contemporary kitchens

could be a little quieter!

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19 Oct 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Anonymous

Looks good and does what it says on the tin. I haven't had it long enough to be able to give a more complete review.

None so far.

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16 Jul 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Anonymous

Excellent all-round. Accurate short, medium and long cycle lengths and ability to override temperature setting. Simple and quick to use pre-programmed options, unobtrusive extra features to customise programmes.

None.

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12 Jul 2008

Score: 8.2/10

Anonymous

Reasonably quiet with a large choice of programmes

As far as we are aware it doesn't adjust the amount of water to the size of the load

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28 Jun 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Amy, Lancaster

fast cycles, many options to choose from, brilliant product.

none

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01 Aug 2008

Score: 9.8/10

Anonymous

Simple to use, efficient and effective. Good range of wash cycles and additional extras like spins and rinses. Also unexpected and appreciated bonus of having variable time delays Great load capacity.

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18 Aug 2008

Score: 9.7/10

Suzanne, Newtownabbey, “Busy mum of 3”

The machine looks good,its very easy to use and has a great selection of cycles including one for sports gear which i have never come across before. Great value for money!!!!

Couldnt honestly fault this machine.

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24 Aug 2008

Score: 8.2/10

Anonymous, “busy mum”

Value for money,simple and easy to use, excellent spin.

Load capicity could be greater.

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31 Aug 2008

Score: 8.6/10

Karen, Bedford

simple and easy to use.

cannot think of any

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04 Mar 2008

Score: 10.0/10

Pam, Hawarden

value for money

none yet

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17 Jan 2008

Score: 9.4/10

Susan, Sandy Beds

great sports shoes and sports wear cycles

none

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31 Jan 2008

Score: 6.0/10

Anonymous

lacks quick wash programme 2 on / start buttons ?

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02 Feb 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Jools, Blackpool

easy access with big door that allows big load capacity

can be loud but no different to anyother in the same price range.

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05 Jan 2008

Score: 7.0/10

Anonymous

could do with half load option

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04 Feb 2008

Score: 8.6/10

Anonymous

ease of use, quick programmes

plastic draw appears out of keeping with what is a very good product

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05 Feb 2008

Score: 8.4/10

Mary, Warrington

Quick was times

no timer display

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06 Feb 2008

Score: 9.6/10

Rachel, Nottingham

Nice short cycles, but the best feature has to be the large drum capcity - which means i have less loads of washing to do per week!

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13 Feb 2008

Score: 7.2/10

Margaret, Plymtree

Drum is good size Timer is good for white metered electricity Easy to use

A bit noisy if you sleep in the bedroom above

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11 Jan 2008

Score: 8.8/10

Anonymous

quiet, washes efficiently,easy to use programe dial

some of the programes are too long

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24 Dec 2007

Score: 9.0/10

Susan, St.albans

have not found any bad points yet

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06 Mar 2008

Score: 8.8/10

James, Keyingham, Hull

Washes clothes very cleanly at 30C temperature in quick time

Understanding as to when the M/C is switched on or off so that the cycle switch can be activated, meaning "buttons" in the wrong order are being pressed before the washing cycle actually starts. However once understanding "dawns" the problem has gone!!!!!!!!! The instruction booklet needs a little fine tuning.

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23 Dec 2007

Score: 8.4/10

Harry, St Helens

ease of use and good value for money

none

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14 Jan 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Ian, Glasgow

Good value, washes clothes!

Build quality could be better.

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15 Mar 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Margaret, Huddersfield

seems to do a fairly good job on all cycles

none really

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17 Mar 2008

Score: 8.0/10

Anonymous

I find the timer switch useful as I have economy 7 electricity. The machine is very quiet when spinning.

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17 Mar 2008