Hotpoint VTD60G

+ does what it say's on the tin. Auto drying modes work well. and save money as unit runs only as long as needed. Washing not over dried.

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+ No need to decide how long to dry your clothes for - it does it for you.
Looks good.
Made in Britain

- The drying cycles that calculate their own drying times only have full heat available. some clothes need low heat so then cannot use those cycles if those clothes are in the load.

+ Really nice looking, easy to use once you get used to the buttons. Would recommend.

- Took a while to get used to what button to press to get clothes dry, there is that many options.

+ Quiet

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- All good except ccycle times a lot slower than my previous Hotpoint, however there is a high heat setting which speeds it up a bit.

+ Very quiet and economical.

- Lint gets caught below lint trap so you need to be careful to look there is clean out lint as well.

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- 2 nd machine 1st blew up after 1st cycle

+ The cycle times are very short with a good sensor, it's a very quiet machine, big drum size for large loads, and I especially like the digital timer that tells you how long the cycle has left.

- I sometimes find the cycle actually finishes too quickly and the clothes aren't entirely dry, even using the highest setting for getting cotton "cupboard dry" so I have to put it onto another cycle. However, the second cycle really is very brief as the sensor kicks in quickly and the clothes do come out very dry in the end.

+ 2 way spin timer / alarm

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+ Easy to use and understand.

- Sometimes shortens the drying time when on automatic cycles and leaves clothes slightly damp.

+ Easy to clean filter

- Takes longer to dry than my old on which was at least 20 year old!!!!!

+ Simple, well made

- The timer dial is only divided into 30 minute intervals, a real drawback when you want to set your drying time to make ironing easier. The alternative is to use the three automatic cycles , 'ready to iron', 'hanger dry' and 'cupboard dry.' These apparently use a sensor to adjust the cycle times but in my opinion they don't work at all - even the shortest cycle dries stuff hard with permanent creases. It seems like the technology fails to deliver the pretty simply aim of having different drying cycles.

+ Easy to use,

- Long cycle drying times, small length of vent pipe

+ Lovely machine.

- Choices/options on programmes a bit complicated. My only other disappointment is that I have two white machines side by side and the new ones doesn't match: I didnt' know there are different shades of shite, and this one is polar white. Could you have made this clear?

+ Ease of use, style of it.

- Bit noisy, and would like it to switch itself off rather than staying lit up at the end of the cycle.

+ Fast wash and count down timer

- It is a bit noisyier now than it was when it was new. Too many programmes to choose from.

+ very easy to use. Has a drying sensor which is very effective.

- Drying cycle times are quite long particularly for towels.

+ The different settings are really good. It has a 10 min non iron setting on it which is great first thing in the morning if the kids have left their uniform crumpled up, just throw it in and all the creases come out.

- If you open the door to check the washing it doesnt restart itself you have to remember to press the on button. It's not much of a bad point and you soon get use to it.

+ No bad points really,does all that you need a tumble dryer to do. Time delay feature is very handy so it will dry over-night with no fuss and digital display is great.

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+ Post crease option is a good feature.

- Stopping the machine in the middle of a programme and then restarting the dryer results in a resetting of the dryer to the full time cycle.

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- It doesnt always start up! The mains plug has to be removed.

+ Good size drum. Easy to use.

- "Clean filter" light a bit of a con. It simply reminds you to clean the filter. I thought that it would tell you when the filter needs cleaning!

+ Clever piece of equipment, automatically varies drying time to either ironing ready, hanger dry or cupboard ready. It does this well and therefore reduces power consumption.

- Has a fiddly fluff filter which allows fluff to fall into the body of the machine when it is removed for cleaning. The vent it falls into is inaccessible to clean. This will eventually lead to the need for a strip down clean, addition drying time being needed, or eventual failure of the unit.

+ The machine has a sensor which identifies when your washing is dry to the level required (ironing dry, hanging dry & cupboard dry), plus preset times (30 mins, 60 mins) which makes it easier to use and also saves electricity as the machine will stop when it's dry. I didnt realise this at first and was a little concerned as the dry time pre-set is 1.55 ... but generally runs for 50 minutes!

- The sensor does not always pick up when everything is dry - in my experience, most things will be dry but one or two items will remain damp. However, I have found that if you remove the dry items, you can generally put the machine on again and it'll run for maybe a further 20 minutes and it's finished.

+ Sensor so that cycle stops when clothes are at right level of dryness. This means that although cycle times may appear long, they very rarely run the full time.

- The iron dry setting leaves some clothes too wet for drying, I use the 'hanger dry' setting and that works well.

+ automatic drying sensor is very good

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+ lots of cycle options. Post and pre crease option

- Seems to take ages to dry heavier clothes e.g. jeans

+ It constantly monitors the dampness of the clothes and reduces drying times accordingly

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+ this product is great that it turns itself off when the clothes are dry. Even if it is before the time you have set ,so it saves you money!

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- Vent is very thin material - easily split/damaged when installing

+ I tend to use only the standard cycle but the machine automatically detects the level of dryness and adjusts the drying time accordingly.

- The venting hose that came with the machine was very cheap and flimsy and I had to go out and buy a plate to attach the hose to my outside vent - this seemed very cheap not to include this little bit of plastic!

+ Quiet, dries quickly, great features, very happy

- should maybe have a child lock for the door

+ Colour, and the display

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+ simple and ease of use

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+ DRIES CLOTHES FAST

- THE PROGRAMMES ARE CONFUSING BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MOVE THE HANDLE TO THE NEXT PROGRAMME TO GET THE ONE YOU WANT. .. THE CYCLES DON'T MATCH UP TO THE HANDLE

+ reliable, it lets you know when cycle is finished meaning less ironing if you fold straight away

- needs external venting

+ i love hotpoint products always the top of my list. quality products, not necesarily the chea[pest but i dont mind paying a bit more for quality

- the worst thing is the writing with programme times ect tends to ware off

+ Nice looking and quiet with good range of programmes; is used around 15 times a week for busy family and is a good value purchase.

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+ Pretty basic - seemed ok at the beginning

- Didn't work - leaked from the bottom and then the drum jammed and jammed my washing between the drum and door - burning smell. Dreadful machine - would never buy one again.

+ It takes a lot of washing and you have a choice of high and low heats.

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+ I dont think i could fault the product that we purchased it has worked well (and hard) and is reasonably quiet, i am happy with my purchase and will reccomend this product to other people.

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+ easy to set timings etc - pre-programmed options are great

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- Manual not very clear

+ A GOOD LOOKING MACHINE, AND VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS.

- NONE FOUND SO FAR

+ A very good tumble dryer - really quiet, very easy to clean filter (it's scary to see how much dust & fluff etc. comes off your clothes & bedding!), would definitely recommend this product. The only thing that could be better is if you could select an additional number of minutes rather than 30 or 60 although you can just open the door and stop the cycle.

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+ Stylish, quiet, many features & the built in timer is a great feature

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+ Choice of two heat settings is great. The drum is large so clothes get a really good tumble dry.

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+ It is so quiet, i can set it at night and it does not wake my 11month old daughter whos bedroom is directly above the kitchen, i was unable to do this with my old dryer. It is also much quicker at drying as it is more efficient.

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+ Good value for money. Smart appearance. Quiet operation.

- Sensor drying does not always work on mixed loads - some items may require a second run.

+ Very versatile and you can also safely tumble dry wool!

- Fluff from the filter drops down inside the machine. A conventional vacuum hose and extension is just too long to use to remove he fluff so it builds up.

+ easy to use

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+ I like its sensor facility that just uses the time and power required

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+ GOOD DESIGN LIKE THE GRAPHITE COLOUR.VALUE FOR MONEY.

- TOO MANY DIFFERENT SETTINGS FOR MY LIKING. BUT THAT ISNT A CRITICISM. IM LAZY.

+ Quick drying...easy to use......

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+ Brilliant tumble drier with easy to use settings and an auto sensor to tell when clothes are dry.

- Sometimes I have put clothes on the longest setting and they have been damp at the end still, but that is mostly when it is very cold out (my tumble drier is in the shed...)

+ easy to use

- the set and leave programmes do not always dry the load- its supposed to know when its dry but i often have to reset it if i use this programme

+ Pre and post care cycles.
Dryness sensor which reduces time as necessary.
For the amount of features the price was good.

- Only negative is fluff gets in the bottom of the glass door.

+ Fast drying times, fairly quiet, nice design

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+ Easy to see programmes that cover most aspects of drying. Probably enough programmes to choose from for drying and very helpful to have the minute drying cycles as well.

- Sometimes the on/off button is hard to push in.

+ Quiet, has sensor drying, has an alarm. The display is easy to read.

- The washing is not airing cupboard dry after it comes out of the machine and it still needs to be put over the radiators to get it dry!

+ Stacks with Hotpoint washer
Quiet
Large drum

- Switches take some getting used to
Not terribly flexible about timing - shortest period 30 min

+ features included

- set and forget on sensor dry leaves clothes damp often have to repeat cycle.Both main dials should be digital.
Some symbols on dial unclear as to meaning

+ What I expected, dries clothes !

- A bit noisy !

+ very quiet

- washing not always dry

+ Love the illuminated details. Contollability ie variances of programme selection. Good looking. Easy to use.

- The wheels - good for moving but moves too easily when you don't. Needs lockable wheels - it have these but haven't found out yet!

+ Verygood standard for the price, good value for money

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+ easy to use, good layout and door opens well. digital read-out and buttons for the extras.

- still quite large for the capacity, costly to run too.

+ Easy to use. Lots of settings.

- Not enough adjustment on the timer.

+ Large capacity.

- I bought this model because I wanted the sensor feature which I had on my previu
s tumble dryer. I found it really helpful and economical. Sadly my Hotpoint dryer is not nearly so good. I use it on the cupboard dry setting and more often than not the clothes come out really damp and have to be put through several cycles. I think I am using it correctly.

+ Good Design with LED Display; Automatic Drying Sensor and Pre & Post Crease Care are very good features.

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