Good quality machine from Zanussi (Zanussi ZWF1421)

Member Name: kamal

Product:	Zanussi ZWF1421
Date:	22/08/08 (88 review reads)
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Advantages: Good quality, A+ energy rating, Delay timer

Disadvantages: Takes bit longer to wash on standard 40 C program

I bought this machine 2 years ago after reading reviews in WHICH online magazine. I decided to buy it from John Lewis, as it was same price as Currys for £227, but with 2 year guarantee.

The delivery was on time. I connected the machine myself and it was up and running in no time.

I used HotPoint washing machine previously for 4 years, so I found Zanussi 1421 bit slow and slient. In HotPoint, it used to take less than hour to wash with standard program. But with Zanussi, it takes around 1:30 minutes. But with its quiet operation, I don't mind if it runs bit longer.

With 1200 max spin, clothes are dry enough to put on laundry line. But I already have a dryer, so I don't care much about this.
Time to time, I had few issues with the machine. Someone put doormat in it and water output was blocked. Not machine's fault. I called the engieer and he fixed that. After that, I check the valve time to time and clean it.

I found this machine OK and nothing extra ordinary about it. It does the job correctly, may be bit slowly. It has A+ enenrgy rating, delay timer, prewash, half-load, quick rinse, quick spin, delicate wash etc facility that can be very useful.

Summary: I would recommend this to anyone.

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