The perfect wash (Zanussi ZWF1437)

Member Name: Littledreamer

Product:	Zanussi ZWF1437
Date:	27/05/08 (72 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to use, button controls, delay timer, handwash facility, countdown timer, extra quick wash

Disadvantages: Constant beeping at the finish of the wash

My Mum has this washing machine and I used it loads while I was staying with her. I was adament that I wanted the same one as it is so easy to use and can hold 7kg which is a lot higher than the usual 5 or 6kg.

It heats its own water which is great,so if you run out of hot water you can't blame it on the washing machine!

It has really simple easy to use button selection for selecting the type of wash , temperature etc, so no turning of dials or wondering if the letters match the programme etc, i little red light comes on for your selections, which you can cancel if you make the wrong choice.

It looks really modern too, with the button selection and the lights instead of the old fashion dials which in the past I have had problems with them going wrong on washing machines.

The first row is type of wash (cotton daily, cotton, synthetics, delicates and handwash). Select the one you want, and this will then determine the appropriate temperature, but you can change this if you wish.

Temperatures are 95, 60, 50, 40, 30

The next selection after temperature is the spin 1400, 900,700,500 and rinsehold. Again, this will automatically be selected for you based on type of wash you choose. It will pick the appropriate spin.

You can also select it do do a prewash, intensive or extra quick wash ( although some are not available on certain wash cycles - it will just beep at you if not allowed) The extra quick mode is great as the washing still comes out just as clean, but saves time and water.

It also has a super rinse and 40AA buttons. Not sure what these are though as never used them.

Basically if you are unsure on how to use a washing machine, you cant go very wrong with this one. Select a programme and check that the temperature is what is says on your washing labels. If not,then re select and you should be fine.

There are lights on the right hand side that light up with the progress of the wash, so you know when it's on the prewash, wash, rinse, spin or drain,and it has got a digital display timer on it that counts down so you know how much longer your washing has got to go - very handy!

I love the fact that this has got a handwash facility as loads of my clothes are handwash only, and have used this lots. The clothes come out great, just as if you had handwashed them. No shrinkages or damages!

There is also a delay time, so you can delay it for hours, so it washes in the night (or whenever)which is really handy.

It is A rated for energy and efficiency, so it's doing it's bit for the environment too.

The only disadvantage, well it's really just a bit of annoyance, is the fact that when it has finished it beeps three times, then three more times,then three more times. Not sure how many times, but by the time it has finished it has really got on my nerves. One set of beeps would be enough!

All in all, this washing machine has lived up to my expectations and I am glad that I bought this model.

Summary: A great reliable, easy to use machine for everyone with great features

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