Hotpoint HVL211 Polar White reviews: Freestanding 5.5kg capacity washing machine

Built-in machines have a cabinet door attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen.

Freestanding machines can be seen and the machine can be placed in any position in your kitchen.

This refers to where you can load the washing into the machine. Front loading is when the door is on the front of the machine and top loading is when you put washing in through an opening at the top of the machine.

When purchasing a top loading machine, make sure you have enough room to open the hatch (top loading machines cannot be placed under a worktop). When looking for front loading machines, take note of which way the door opens so that you can make sure you have enough room to take washing in and out of the machine.

The more efficient the spin, the more water will be extracted from your washing which means it will need less time in the dryer or less time on the line. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products the least efficient.

The average amount of water your machine uses per 60 degree wash.

Enables you to delay the start of the cycle. This is useful if you want to set the machine to go on during the night so that you can take advantage of cheaper electricity rates.