Hoover OPH616 reviews: Front Loading loading, 6kg capacity washing machine

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This washing machine is a good all rounder. “The machine washes well, old marks are coming out of clothes after just one wash…” Marion, Warwickshire View all 381 real customer reviews

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381 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
91% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality	8.6
Cycle times	8.5
Ease of use	8.8
Features	8.5
Noise	8.4
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.1
Overall rating	8.8

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Frequent user (58)

Retired (16)

Occasional user (11)

Other (228)

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Score 5.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ A good fast spin

- The programmes DO NOT line up with the indicated position This can make life difficult

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Jun 2009

Score 8.0/10

Stephen, London , “Frequent user”

+ Great price and A class efficiency. Also a great name with a fast spin cycle

- Non

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 May 2009

Score 8.0/10

Mark, Bath , “Frequent user”

+ Looks good, good and simple functions.

- Have not found any yet.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ Looks good. Very quiet operation. Good programs.

- None so far.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Diane, Watford , “Frequent user”

+ great results when spinning. much quieter than my previous machine.great cleaning results.

- none yet.

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purchased 26 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ all good cannot find any bad points

- none but it is made by hoover so what woul you expect

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purchased 03 Sep 2009

Score 9.0/10

Martin, Redditch , “Frequent user”

+ Big door
drum & seal keep clean after many washes
easy to operate.

- Filter too low so water runs out when cleaning it.
Washing tablet sometimes gets stuck between door glass and rubber seal.

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purchased 03 Sep 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ Very Quiet compared to my old Hotpoint machine. easy to use and very energy efficient

- can't thing of any. Best machine I've ever used

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purchased 07 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ Quietness, Spin efficiency,Price, Energy efficiency

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 11 Jul 2009

Score 8.0/10

Sandra, Paignton , “Frequent user”

+ Very pleased with the washer overall. Only one disappointment that you cannot do a long spin on all the wash cycles.

- Have not found any other thant that spin detail

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purchased 31 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Charlotte, Leeds , “Frequent user”

+ Easy to use, does the job, qwicker than my previous washing machine (servis), timer is great on it

- none so far

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purchased 07 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Carol, Chippenham , “Frequent user”

+ Fast wash cycles; efficient is every regard; good drum size; simple to use.

- None yet discovered.

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purchased 02 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ The varied wash programmes and especially the different spin speeds to every heat of water.

- I have not found any yet

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purchased 05 Aug 2009

Score 10.0/10

Peggy , Grantham , “Frequent user”

+ very little noise

- my only concern is that some of the wash programmes for 6kg are really long - not sure if this is a good idea. would prefer to get the washing on the line sooner!

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purchased 23 Aug 2009

Score 8.0/10

Dotty , Norfolk , “Frequent user”

+ Ease of use

- Dispenser draw not easy to load does not come out far enough.

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purchased 22 Aug 2009

Score 8.0/10

Yvonne, Wellington , “Frequent user”

+ Good product overall. 1600 spin cycle brilliant.

- Only downfall I can find is selection of cycle times. On normal 30-40 wash cycle wash time is quite long compared to my last Hoover washing machine but end spin cycle worthwhile as clothes are amazingly water free which in turn cuts down on drying time.

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purchased 19 Oct 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ easy to load
instructions and controls are easy to understand

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 18 Oct 2009

Lesley, Windsor , “Frequent user”

+ Most good Hoover features

- The dial- I do not find it easy to see which setting it is on. Also you cannot tell where the machine is in its cycle

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purchased 30 Sep 2009

Score 9.0/10

Istvan, Broadstone, Dorset , “Frequent user”

+ Looks good, reliable, decent drum size, easy to use, silent, good brand, excellent value for money...

- None discovered as yet... :-)

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Yvonne, Manchester , “Frequent user”

+ It looked complicated, but is very easy to use with a good variety of prorammes.Nt silent, but much quieter than my previous machine, especially on spin cycle.

- The clothes do not come out as dry as I'd hoped as the quick prigrammes do not allow maximum spin speed.

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ Cheap, large door for easy loading

- Bit noisy, cycles bit slow but not too bad

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purchased 02 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Jo, Southampton , “Frequent user”

+ Great drum size, excellent spin

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Laura, Preston , “Frequent user”

+ Good price, spin cycle great and energy efficient.

- This does not have a half load cycle.

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ The machine is well made and easy to use and comes at a very competitive price

- The drum could be a little bit bigger

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

Score 8.0/10

paul, sheffield , “Frequent user”

+ Excellent cleansing power with good energy saving cycles, and these are the most important features for my lifestyle.
The fact that it runs quietly must also be an important factor for my neighbours!

- As yet, none.........................!

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purchased 05 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

+ Looks good, and automatically selects half load and has a good range of programmes to choose from.

- Not found any yet

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purchased 04 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anthony, Solihull West Mid , “Frequent user”

+ Style,ease of use, spin speed, brand & price

- None so far

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purchased 03 Oct 2009

Score 10.0/10

Donna, Conwy , “Frequent user”

+ Nice machine. Good value for money.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 01 Oct 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anne, Keswick , “Frequent user”

+ good value for a well trusted brand with plenty of choices for how you want to wash, easy to use

- Not the prettiest of designs - a bit bulbous

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purchased 07 Oct 2009

Score 10.0/10

Dot , Ipswich , “Frequent user”

+ Size of drum, efficiency, various cycles, accessible lint trap

- Haven't found any yet.

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purchased 05 Oct 2009

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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 (kg)	6
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. The most efficient products can now be identified by new ‘A’ and ‘A*’ ratings.
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.
Number of Programmes	18
The number of different programmes available on this machine that you can choose from
Colour	White
The main colour of the product.
Height in cm	85
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Width in cm	60
Depth in cm	54

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!
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.
Wash Efficiency	A
This rating refers to how well a machine cleans during a cycle. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products the least efficient.
Energy Consumption in kWh (60° C)	1.02
Water Consumption in Litres (60° C)	45
The average amount of water your machine uses per 60 degree wash.
Display of Remaining Time	No
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.
Child-Lock	Yes
A mechanism that makes it difficult for children to open the machine during operation.
Half-Load	Yes
When washing only a few items, the half-load feature uses less water which will save time, energy and of course water.
Release Date	27 Mar 2009
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: HOOVER OPH614, OPH616, OPH614D, HOOVER OPH614-80

Washing Machines Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Taking a hefty 6kg load, the Optima 6 gives you 20% more capacity than traditional 5kg washers without compromising performance.

Key Features & Benefits
6kg Load
1600 rpm
Rapid 29 Minute Wash
Rapid 44 Minute Wash
‘A’ Wash 59 Minute
Variable Spin
Wash Phase Indicator
9hrs Delay Start
Sensitive Care
Intelligent Wash System
A+AA
85×60×54cm

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