Hotpoint WT540 reviews: Front Loading loading, 6kg capacity washing machine

+ A lot of programmes to choose from

- all of the programmes are long even the shortest wash is 30 mins

+ Easy to use, easy to install and very quiet.

- None yet

+ Good product. Excellent value for money.

- A bit noisy at times.

+ Quick wash is quick
Low vibration

- High speed spin gives vaiable dryness.
Addition of softener not always apparent ( sometimes no trace by smell, sometimes lots!! )

+ Looks great, very quiet and can fit a huge amount of washing in compared to a standard machine, value for money was excellent.

- None really, just getting used to setting the spin speed and temp for each wash....after a few weeks this was no longer a problem

+ It was pretty easy to work out. Once you had figured out all of the wash options and extra buttons it's a piece of cake. Literally just wash and go. Wash results are A1+. The variable spin (up to 1400rpm) is a really useful feature and cuts down on creasing and ironing if it's set lower. It's such a good machine that after 1 day of use we just left it to get on with it's job and don't even notice it now.

- Noisy spin cycle - but it really does spin well and that cuts down on the drying time.

+ Ease of use

- Door stays locked too long after cycle has finished

+ Wonderfully large capacity and spin speed.

- None.

+ Gets the clothes clean

- Does`nt iron & put them away

+ Easy to use, value for money.

- Shut the doors and turn the telly up when the spin starts.

+ Looks good, fits nicely under the worktop.

- Cold fill takes a lot longer than the dual fill of my old (12years)machine. Before,I could select a quick wash which used the hot fill and as my hot water system provides very hot water I could complete an efficient wash in 30 minutes!!!! The best with this is a minimum of at least 1 hour!(And not as good).

+ Capacity is good. I have reduced the amount of times I need to put the washing machine on, because it holds a lot of washing and still washes well. Easy to use.

- A toddler could turn the dial during the cycle.

+ Excellent choice of programmes.

- None found as yet.

+ Quick cycle and good price

- Very noisey when spinning out - Cant hear the TV in the next room with the door closed. The on/off and Start/Cancel buttons have an annoying habit of sticking in :(

+ Easy to use, seems well built, good spin speed.

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+ very easy to use and a good machine

- none

+ Large capacity, good spin cycle for faster drying

- Length of cycles, no hot water feed.

+ large drum,easy to programme

- excessive water loss when checking filter to clean

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- rinse aid seems to get lost in wash cycle. haave to use very small ammount of oncentrated. No idea when wash cycle is to finish unless you are timing it.

+ Looks nice, easy to use, like the timesaving half load option

- cycle lengths for normal cycles are quite long

+ An excellent all round washer. Very easy to use and fairly quiet. Exceptional value for money.

- I have not found any bad points about this washer.

+ Dimensions as described, fitted into space between kitchen units.
Manual very easy to understand.
Usual Hotpoint good quality.

- Only provided with a cold fill.

+ Clean looking and washes very well. Lovely large capacity

- Very very noisy which is not pleasant in a kitchen. Would be ok in utility.

+ excellent wash results

- none

+ Easy to use. Works well. Not too noisy. Can take large loads.

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+ The machine is very east to use and is quiete when it is on a high spin.

- If you use a ball inside the drum containing powder it sticks to the door area.

+ Programming simplicity itself - can leave on the most frequently used programme and start with just the push of one button. Buttons for special features reset after use, so you can't accidentally leave them on. Dries clothes well.

- None discovered so far.

+ very easy 2 use the push buttons

- u can turn it on by mistake if u lean against it

+ large load , easy to use ,

- still a bit noisey

+ This machine has a good 7kg load, also very quiet compaired to other makes, instuction booklet easy to understand.

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+ colour, style

- none

+ the fact that you cn do quick cycles and the half load feature

- there isn't cycle just for fabric conditioner you have to put it through a full wash

+ Ease of use

- None

+ very simple to understand cycles and easy to use

- none

+ Good range of programs

- A little noisy, a little big as with most machines

+ Nice and quiet and no movement

- The door lock takes too long to release

+ good wash, easy to understand.

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+ Had similar models over last 6 years and design has not had many changes as far as the user is concerned so easy to use

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+ no long wash cycles.
efficient washer

- as yet,none

+ various programmes

- could be quieter

+ The extra large drum is a bonus, especially for a family. The programms are very easy to understand and the 1400 spin almost spins dry!! Great machine overall!

- There are not really any bad points about this machine. But if you select the "enhance wash" option, is does take a very long time to go through the cycle.

+ i have not had any problem's the machine as of yet

- none

+ Pretty good load capacity for getting through the family washing . Does the job. only had it a month but no problems so far.

- None so far . Does the job. However , did find out to our surprise that for most washes , the 7kg load does not apply to anything other than prewash cycle.

+ good spin, easy to use, enough programmes

- no half load facility

+ Good cycles, cleans well, large drum for lots of washing therefore less cycles

- Noisier than expected.

+ The spin cycle is very good and the clothes come out of the machine virtually dry!

- None

+ Everything you could possible need from a washing machine. One hour wash cycle very good. Dont bother spending more money on fancy digital machine with hundreds of programs. This machine does it all at a reasonable price.

- None

+ quiet, efficient has mini load programme and rinse and spin programme plus variable spin speed option

- none obvious at present

+ The machine is very quiet, and self balancing for awkward loads

- quite heavy

+ It does a good job of the washing and does exactly what we expected it to, so no problems on that front.

- It broked down after only 2 months and the drum needed replacing (despite the fact we have been very careful about laod size, etc... so it was a fault with the machine rather than our mistake). the wash cyles take a long time and are quite noisy relative to other machines.

+ the drum is large enough to get a super king size duvet in to wash which saves having to take them to the dry cleaners,

- the only bad points is the cycle times are alot longer than on my old washing machine

+ We bought our own WT540P after using one in rented accommodation and purchasing our own flat. It is very efficient, has fast cycles, has a nice clear control panel and indicator system, leaves clothes only barely damp when they come out, and is very competitively priced. The rotary dial is electronic, NOT mechanical - which means no more having to fight that horrible mechanical 'notching' that dogs so many washing machines, including many other current models (especially at this price range), leaving you one click before your desired programme and, having to nudge the dial one more 'click', missing it by turning it one more click too far. None of that. You can even turn the dial both clockwise and anti-clockwise. It's a cold-fill machine so easy to connect and doesn't rely on you having plenty of hot water in the tank. Plenty of features like 'wash enhance', 'extra rinse', 'mini load' and so on. Very well built, nice satisfying clunk when you shut the door, very short delay between end of programme and door release.

- I really can't think of any bad points. This doesn't really qualify, but the only thing missing to make it perfect is a 'delayed start' or timer mode. However I wouldn't expect it at this price range and with the other features.
The only other thing I can think of is that my missus wanted it in granite/silver colour but it wasn't available - only the smaller load WT541 was. Apparently it is in theory available in that colour but no-one seems to stock it. So you have to make do with hospital white or nothing. Main thing is, it does the job fantastically.

+ This washing machne is quiet and easy to use. I also like the variety of programmes and extra capacity.

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+ Excellent value for money. Well designed and the engineering looks good. Quieter than expected. Good manual. Easy to use. Washing performance is very good.

- We did not want all bells and whistles but delayed start would have been useful. Our old machine was hot and cold feed so the cycle times are longer than we are used to but seem comparable with most current machines.

+ large capacity drum easy controls very quick and effecient plus low noise and vibration

- havent found any yet ?

+ Quick wash programme is really efficient and super speedy.
Large wash load capacity is a Godsend!

- None as yet.

+ Efficient

- None found so far

+ great washing

- VERY VERY noisy spin

+ Easy to use and good result with wash

- can be a bit noisy at certain parts of the wash cycle

+ Very simple, easy to use programs, minimal shake when on spin cycle, nice size drum. Overall - highly recommended.

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+ Overall the machine is very good although the cycle times are quite long. I like the fact that there are a lot of programmes to choose from and also that there is a mini load option.

- Don't like the fact it cannot be plumbed into the hot water supply, only the cold which obviously means the cycle is longer as the water has to heat up.

+ adjustiable tempretaure, adjustiable spin very quite, large load, able to wash silk wool hand wash options runs off cold water supply only cheaper electricity bill

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+ the large load capacity and the options to do quick washes if you only have a few items.

- I can't get away with using the time saver option on most loads as I've found that the clothes still come out with food stains on and when you don't use this option the load takes forever. Ok for people who do their washing every day I suppose but I do mine twice a week for a family of four.

+ its doing its job

- paying for it

+ The vast program features with adjustable temperature and spin speed to your desire for a cost effective yet high quality wash

- Other features such as where the comfort goes in should be expanded as some times after washes there is still some left

+ easy to use, quiet running ,good spin cycle,

- some of the cycles are quite long with no way of telling how close they are to finishing

+ Very easy to use, with clear function buttons and settings
The door is great, as it opens wide for easy loading / unloading

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+ Exceptionally quiet. Easy to use. Cleans well. Environmentally friendly

- Wash cycles slightly slower than some contemporary machines. (Minor)

+ Very quiet and quick cycle times

- Haven't found any

+ It's easy to use, simple to see the programmes, and if the power is interupted, it starts back at where it stopped rather than having to start from the beginning again!

- Looks a little cheap but nothing to complain about!

+ washing is very clean

- some programmes take a long time

+
The drying function is first class. Overall we are delighted with our new washing machine!!

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+ Easy to use, noise not that bad, had worse. Yet to find any kitchen appliance that is as quiet as i would want,cycle times can be a bit long but also had worse. Cold fill only not a problem.All in all not a bad washer for money.

- They don't come out dry,ironed and on hangers !!

+ I LIKE THE SIMPLICITY OF USE AND THE LARGE SIZE OF THE WASH LOAD

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+ Load size, 30 degree cycle for fast wash.

- Lack of options available on 30 degree fast wash cycle. After 2 weeks the solenoid on the water inlet failed so we were then 2 weeks without a washing machine awaiting its repair.

+ Love this washing machine - clothes feel well clean and they dont take as long to dry

- Cant really think of any other than it doesnt dry and iron the clothes!

+ good spin speed, large drum, clothes feel really clean and soft, easy to operate, lots of features

- a bit noisy

+ Everything

- Towards the end it is a bit noisy

+ Quick and quiet, good size

- Bit plasticky feel and look to it

+ ease of door opening and closing, for people with mobility difficulties. Plenty of cycles to choose from and small load plus can turn down to 30

- non that would put me off buying same model again

+ large load capacity, good range of cycles, easy to use

- none!

+ looks good

- too loud.

+ cycle times very good, overall a very good machine no problems at the moment, One of the best washing machines i have ever bought, very good vavlue for money.

- None

+ SHORT CYCLE TIME
EASY TO OPERATE
VERY QUIET

- NONE THAT I CAN SEE

+ A fantastic machine, no problems, does it's job and does it very well.

- The only bad point is it can be quite noisy, not sure whether it's supposed to, and it isn't all the time.