a hot choice from Hotpoint (Hotpoint WMD960P)

Member Name: hellie23

Product:	Hotpoint WMD960P
Date:	05/10/08 (427 review reads)
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Advantages: VERY easy to use, very effective

Disadvantages: maintenence is ESSEN|TIAL

When we moved into our new home 2yrs ago we were given one of these tumble driers by an elderly relative who was moving from her home into a residential home. The drier itself was only 18months old and had cost her £198.99 when she bought it.
THE LOOK
The appliance has a very simple, clean look, in a cream and beige colour.

USAGE
It's a lovely basic condenser model which eliminates the need for venting, the condenser is very easy to empty by sliding off the bottom pannel (with the vent in it) and pulling out the plastic unit which the water collects in, this then is emptied after every use and replaced into the drier. Also after every use the filter the collects the lint etc needs scraping off, again it couldn't be simpler, the filter which is on the inside of the door simply slides out and then back in again!! As for the controls, there are only 3! On the right you have the time control to set how long you want the drier on for, it goes up to 120mins, the last 10mins of the cycle is designed to cool the clothes so you dont burn yourself on poppers and zippers. then on the left hand side you have 2 buttons, the top button allows you to choose between a hot or cooler cycle (for more delicate items) and the button below simply switches it on! To turn the machine off you simply open the door which is a push release mechanism.

MY VIEW
This is a wonderful, simple machine and does what you need it to. It is so easy to use my 20mth old son can programme and switch it on for me (which is both a plus and a dowside if he puts it on empty!). You have to be very diligant though at emptying the condenser and filter after EVERY use or the drier becomes less effective, plus I noticed that due to the heat the wall paper behind the drier became damp and started to peel!

Summary: a lovel, no frill smachine

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