The large price tag for this product was worth it in the end. It runs almost silently with its direct drive motor with a ten year guarantee. The LCD screen helps you to program it easily and also tells you handy information like remaining time left. Intelligently, the machine weighs your load before it washes them this allows you to put in small amounts of clothes without wasting time and money. The filter has a pipe which allows the water to be conveniently dripped out, rather than it going all over the floor. With a 9kg dry clothing capacity it can wash duvets, curtains and other heavy items with ease. The steam may not help with the ironing, but it cleans the clothes .  Read the complete review