A fantastic easy to use washer/dryer which does exactly what you ask of it! (Candy CMD 146 Smart)

Member Name: competitionvb

Product:	Candy CMD 146 Smart
Date:	26/03/09 (146 review reads)
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Advantages: It has a great control panel with a programme for every occasion and is quiet even on maximum spin

Disadvantages: Drying is a little slow because its a washer dryer

I have now owned this washing machine for 2 weeks and I couldn't be happier -

Washing: It has a full array of programmes ranging from Hand Wash to Delicates to 30degrees to Boil Wash (19 in total) and these are easy to understand and select via the rotating dial on the right hand of the machine. The machine then allows the flexibility to change the spin speed and also the length of the wash programme via its "Super Rapid" button. Length of time remaining in a wash cycle is easy to work out via the left hand LED tower. (This doubles up as the delay start function which is great if you want the machine to run once you are in bed or similar).
The machine itself is great for a flat both because its a combi and takes up minimal space but also because its very quiet - it has internal stabilisers which mean even at an absolute top spin speed it wont wake you or the neighbours!!
The washing powder tray is located at the top left and there are nice big spaces in the draw which are clearly labelled - no confusion as to which bit (powder vs conditioner) goes where!

Drying: Offers a sensor drying programme or you can select the time yourself - temperature is also variable via the material type that you select on the programme dial (cotton being hotter than synthetics!). Being a washer/dryer its not the most efficient dryer (towels will require c.80-90 minutes of drying) but it does the job! The crease-guard programme works well on items like cotton shirts and you can select the "iron-dry" setting so that your clothes dont come out so dry that you can't iron the creases out!

All in all, this is a great machine with a clear and easy to use part computerised control panel! I would recommend to anyone!

Summary: Highly recommended for anyone who needs a combi machine!

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