Electrolux EWX14540

+ Quiet machine and I like the fact it tells you how long the programme is.

- Would like a quick wash facility

+ Very efficient - simple to use but flexible - the various programmes are easy to understand and control of the variables - temperature, timing etc., is simple.
Fastest spin speed of any similar models at the price and faster than most of those at twice the price.

- Fitting. Why do manufacturers believe that a) theirs is the only integrated machine fitted to the kitchen/utility room and b) all the power and water sytems appear by magic from underground and do not run BEHIND the machine and c) worktops and kitchen units are larger than their machines? It required EXACTLY 576mm depth to sit in the space occupied by the previous machine, although the Book of Words suggests 570mm, and all the services had to be rewired/replumbed to fit into the ridiculously small area available for services. All spacers on the hinges and magnetic catch on the front face had to be removed so that the fitted door lined up with those either side and did not stand 6mm proud.
The door hinge fittings are at different centres to the machine replaced. That meant recutting the fitted door (one of seven) OR dropping the top hinge fitting by 12 mm involving drilling new holes in the machine and lowering the back hinge anchor plate. All the kitchen doors are standard and fit all other hinge requirements of other units. But not this one. Check hinge fitting centres on existing doors if you intend to replace with this model. You need 416mm between hinge centres on your fitted door.

+ very quiet and little vibration

- none so far

+ Very easy to use,seems robust and good range of programmes.Clothes very fresh after wash.

- Smallish drum. Need to use extra rinse every wash. Can only spin on 900 or 1400,nothing in between.