Miele W5962 reviews: Freestanding 8kg capacity washing machine

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Miele W5962 reviews: Freestanding 8kg capacity washing machine reviews

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Miele W5962: A* rated, Freestanding washing machine with 8kg capacity. See full product description

Customer reviews of Miele W5962

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Olly, London Frequent user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Outstanding machine with top quality engineering.
Bad points:: Pricey, but you get what you pay for!

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Cycle times	10.0
Noise	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Jun 2010

Product Features

Construction	Freestanding
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.
Drum size (Kilograms)	8

Type of loading	Front loading
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.
Energy efficiency	A
The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient.
Energy efficiency	A*
The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient.
Width in cm	59.5

Height in cm	85
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Depth in cm	61

Depth in cm	61.5

Spin efficiency	A
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.
Spin efficiency	B
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.
Energy Savings Trust feature	No
A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!
Revolutions per minute	1600

Water control system	Yes
Helps to protect against flooding by monitoring any leaks from the machine. If a leak is detected, it will close the valve to stop any more water entering the machine.
Water Consumption in Litres (60° C)	66
The average amount of water your machine uses per 60 degree wash.
Display of remaining time	Yes
Tells you how long there is left until the end of the cycle.
Start delay option	Yes
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.

Also known as: Miele W5000

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Manufacturer's Description

Free 10 year parts and labour
A free promotional warranty is available on this model.

Maximum spin speed
The higher the spin speed, the less residual moisture left in clothes at the end of a wash

Drum size
8kg

Stains
This feature offers effective stain removal with intuitive operation. There are 22 stain types to choose from of which up to 3 can be selected with any one programme.

Delay start
This feature allows you to delay the start of programme by up to 24 hours on some models. Allowing your appliance time to fit in with your lifestyle.

Load size/dispensing recommendation
Ensures you use the correct amount of detergent for a more enviromentally friendly wash

Self-cleaning detergent drawer
A special automatic cleaning process flushes out the detergent drawer during every programme to ensure it is always spotlessly clean and never needs to be manually cleaned

Express 20 (Cold – 40°C)
Ideal for quickly washing and drying lightly soiled items

Quality
All Miele appliances will stand the test of time and give unbeatable performance for up to 20 years.

Energy efficiency
Miele has achieved top marks in European comparison tests no less than 3 times: For low energy consumption (A+), Outstanding wash performance and outstanding spin performance.

Drum style
The internal style of the drum for this appliance.

Energy-saving stand-by mode
Saves the planet and your pocket

Silent professional motor
Usually found on our Commercial machines, this motor is even quieter than our standard.

Power LED drum lighting
The durable power LED light is maintenance free and produce a brighter and whiter light than ever before

Extra quiet
Allows you to reduce noise levels when using the washing machine during quiet periods, for instance when people are sleeping.

More info at Miele's website

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