WASHERS & DRYERS
Which functions do you need and which can you leave We
decode the latest appliance features to simplify your decision
QUICK WASHING
Many machines now come with a
60-minute 30-minute or 15-minute
cycle, or even a steam cycle that uses
only vapour (no water or detergent)
to reduce wrinkles and odours in a
few minutes. Note that top loaders
generally boast faster wash cycles than
Ford-looding washers
HIGH-SPEED SPIN
Front loader cycles tend to take longer
their spin cycle is often more
powerful up to 1800rpm)-meaning
each lood will dry faster Always
ensure the spin speed suits the contents
of the wash delicates, for example,
should be set to a lower speed
DUAL-LOADING
AND AUTO-DOSING
With a large-capacity washer/dryer
on top and a mini washer below, a
dual loading washing machine con
complete two loads of once, a drawcord
for big and busy familles. Meanwhile
some washers take the guesswork out
of detergent dosage by sensing the
weight of your lood and dropping in the
appropriate amount automat
SMART DRYER CYCLES
Dryers with an eco-cycle use less power
and dryers with a timer delay can be set
to start during
wer periods
lo boon for your electricity bill Then
there are sensor dryers, which detect
when washing is perfectly
automatically switch off
STAR RATINGS
The more stors you see on an energy
and water rating vicker the less
power and water the machine will use
Your bank account and the planet
THE GOOD GUYS
LAUNDRY TIPS
1. WAKE AND WASH
Make this a part of your morning
routine: get out of bed, put on
the kettle and throw on a load
of washing. By the time you're
ready to leave the house, it will
be ready to hang out
2. DO FEWER, LARGER
LOADS-LESS IS MORE
Running full loads of
washing less frequently will
ultimately take less time
and save on power
washi
3. EMPLOY PRECISION TIMING
's best to hang out your
soon as a finishes
to minimise creases. Use the
Stort Delay function to ensure
you'll be home when the cycle
ends or-if you have a smart
mochine- stort and stop it
remotely via an app
4. CLEAN YOUR DRYER FILTER
A build up of lint in your dryer
will impede performance and
olso poses a fire risk-so remove
the filter after every load and
scrape away the Int
5. SHOP SMART FOR A
NEW WASHER OR DRYER
Opt for an energy efficient
appliance with features offuned
to your family and Westyle.
You find great options on the
following pages.