Zanussi ZWC1300 White reviews: Front Loading loading, 3kg capacity washing machine

+ Although having virtually no choice as to which machine to buy due to space constraints, I am really pleased with it's performance. Although the capacity is less than I was used to, I don't find this a problem, I simply do smaller loads more often. I'm particularly pleased with the choice of spin speeds up to 1300.

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+ Small enough to fit in the space I had, but still functions as a standard washing machine.

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+ Small. Good for the smaller kitchen. Ideal for one or two as it washes smaller loads than an ordinary sized machoine. Choice of cycle lengths.

- Rather expensive!

+ Compact, few of this size available

- Bit expensive

+ Compact and ideal for our narrowboat

- Expensive for what it is.

+ Very compact.

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+ Compact size excellent for use intended ie:on narrowboat

- quite expensive compared to standard size models

+ The size of this particular machine. Only one on the market which met my requirements. Easy to use and wash capacity okay for use by one person.

- The start/stop push button could be a better design. The spin speeds are up to 1300rpm but does not get all the water out no matter what speed you have it on.

+ good for fitting into small places

- none except the small wash load(due to small size of machine.

+ Nice,compact machine.Ideal for any home with small kitchen.

- Would have liked a longer mains lead fitted.

+ Just right for a single person. Great to use, very pleased with my purchase.

- Low in statue, takes a bit of getting used to.

+ Small , compact, washes very well

- long cycle times, and is low to the floor, we had to build a plinth to stand he machine on

+ THIS MACHINE IS AN IDEAL COMPACT SIZE FOR PEOPLE WITH A LIMITED SPACE .
THE LOAD CAPACITY IS FINE FOR IT'S SIZE .
THE CONTROL'S AND LAYOUT ARE USER FRIENDLY

- I FIND THIS SLIGHTLY UPDATED VERSION ( CONTROL'S & FACIA ) JUST AS NOISY AS IT'S PREDECESSOR DURING THE SPIN CYCLE'S.

+ It's compact but there's not a lot of other choices if you have a space smaller than 600mm to fit a washer.
Simple to use, clothes come out clean. Can't ask for much more I guess.

- Quite noisy and vibrates quite a lot, but I have it on a wooden floor, so it's probably much better on more solid floors.

+ The reason for purchase of this particular machine was the compact size. The smaller size does not mean compromised performance , other than reduced wash load. Quality appears to be good.

- Expensive compared with normal size machines

+ Very good machine for it`s size , Ideal for someone on their own. It does everything i want from a washing machine.

- Cannot think of any at the moment.

+ It's small - fits the space perfectly. Easy to use. Last small zanussi machine lasted 10 years with no problems.

- Long cycle time

+ Size and quietness

- Price

+ Very quiet and all the functions you could need. The cycles are a little long, but there is a quick wash button that reduces any long cycle by 30 mins.
I've never had any problems with it. It fits perfectly in to the small space i needed it to go in.

- Expensive for such a small washing machine; but does a great job.

+ it's the only product available in this size. I had no coice of model because space is limited but I am very happy witht the results

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+ We needed a machine to go in my mother's small kitchen (previously she had to go out to the garage to do her laundry, which wasn't much fun in winter for an 86 year old) It is a perfect size to fit in her kitchen cupboard and yet it seems to take as much laundry as she used to do in her larger machine. I think Zanussi are brilliant to make this small machine.

- She has trouble with bad eyesight and was used to putting on a "number 6 wash". the dials seem clear to me but more difficult for her to understand.

+ None

- Machine is being sold without notification of its limitations. In my case, that is than the public are not informed
that this product although SMALL, MININIUM PERFORMANCE, NEAR DOUBLE PRICE OF NORMAL
MACHINES, and aimed at a niche market, motorhomes,caravan,boats, WILL NOT WORK THROUGH AN
INVERTER. No matter what the quality or amound of battery backup. Currently ATTEMPTING return and REFUND.

+ Ease of use, very compact.

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+ Compact for small kitchens; very quiet; many different cycles for a small machine.

- Some cycle times appear to be very long.

+ compact. fits in places where other machines would not. suitable for single homes. low power consumption

- not much. sslightly overpriced

+ The size of the machine is obviously the main selling point. Its ideal for someone living on their own as the load size is all you need for one person. The design is quite simple and pretty (for a washing machine). Easy to use.

- I bought this to replace my older Zanussi model of the same size, and found the controls on the old model to be more versatile than on this one. The old model has a dial which indicated how far you were into a wash, where as this one has nothing. Unless you make note of the time you put a wash in, there is no way of telling how long there is to run on a wash. Another point is you have to choose from fixed programmes, which include fixed temperatures. There are a lot to choose from but the previous model had a dial to choose the temperature required. For example, I can't do a 30 degree wash without choosing a wool or delicate programme, which is not always what I want.

+ Ideal machine for small flat, but there is premium on price for buying small machine.

- price

+ This washing machine is easy to use and looks smart.

- Not really a bad point, but as we needed a washing machine that was smaller in width, we had to compromise the machine capacity. But if you are happy with a smaller drum, it could be the washing machine for you.

+ Compact washing machine ideal for the smaller kitchen, utility room or flat.
Quiet in use.

- Shame the price is so much for a smaller washing machine.

+ Small size, the only front loader at less than 500mm wide, very heavy so won't move. Good features.

- Very expensive, small washload.

+ the only narrow washing machine i could find and i could not fit a standard washing machine into space provided in my kitchen

- it would have been better if it had been standard height

+ It was bought primarily because it would fit in the space available to replace an earlier (12 year old) Zanussi machine the same size.

- The fabric conditioner tray does not fully empty, there is a really clever and over designed device which relies on the syphon principle to add conditioner, but the designer didn't take into consideration the density of modern conditioners, and it doesn't seem to work at all with powdered ones.

+ Nice looking neat and compact washer, only had a small space to put it in and it fits perfectly..
Have found it very easy to use with very good economy programmes, all in all a bit overpriced for a 'small' washer but no other choices

- perhaps a little noisy but that could be because it doesn't fill the whole space in height so where noise from a full sized machine is muffled this one allows some of the noise to come from the back of it

+ Am on my own so have used it only twice but absolutely no complaits --- so far!! Original reason for choosing this particular model was its size as it fitted into the available space whereas the standard machines were too big.

- Can only be filled from cold water supply ?

+ Needed a small washing machine, and it is perfect in that respect.

- None so far.

+ fits into small space and is easy to use

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+ This was bought for my mother and needed a small machien to fit in a limited space. Very quiet on spin and clothes i.e. shirts and bed linen come out with hardly any need to iron

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+ Small

- Very noisy, rattles around from one end of the room to another!

+ IDEAL SIZE FOR A FLAT / ONE PERSON

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+ Ideal washing machine for a single person
Very compact size

- Noisy during spin cycle

+ compact and fits into a small kitchen space

- programs take a little longer than expected to finish

+ It is a compact machine that does the work of a fullsized model.

- If used as a floor model, it could have done with a few extra inches in height.

+ Compact size

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+ Neat, compact and very easy to use.

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+ It is an ideal size for a small flat and for 1 maybe 2 people and it has all the cycles a full size one would have.

- It is a bit noisey in the spin phase and very expensive compared to a standard size washing machine.

+ quiet in operation compact for small kitchen
easy to operate time delay system

- none found ideal for couple like us
too small for a family

+ It fits in small spaces very easy The door opens quite quick after washing which I like

- It is just a little noisy when spinning but other than that it is fine

+ simplicity of control panel

- a bit pricey but understand not many compact machins are made. Living in a small flat, it is ideal for me.

+ Compact for caravan,easy to install

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+ economic

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+ full of features for a small machine

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+ excellent for small places. Good value for money. Supberb for someone on there own

- Does not have hot water feed

+ Fits neatly in a small space and is not too noisy

- very highly priced considering it is very small

+ just like a normal washing machine in a compact space saving size

- expencive for what you get and has a noisy spin cycle

+ Small in size so fits well for small apartments or single person...strangely enough women will think its cute ; )

- No timer on front to display time remaining.

+ Ideal for small spaces e.g. in the cupboard under the draining board, particularly suitable for holiday caravans and lodges.

- Although spin speed is excellent and the clothes are much drier, there is a lot of vibration causing movement of glasses and china in cupboards, as well as the machine moving if it has too much space around it. Therefore it is a good idea to stabilise it with some packing.

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- Only bad point is that as it is a mini it works out more expensive than the normal sized machines.

+ Just the right size. Efficient and plenty of variety of programmes and functions.

- There is no way of knowing how long the programme has been going for.

+ its small enough to fit into my very small flat but works just as well as any full size washing machine i have ever had. 3kg of washing is more than enough for one person. the spin is really good and not too noisy. it maybe has a few less programmes or features than most larger machines but it has all the ones i need .

- it was quite a bit more expensive than some larger machines but i suppose thats to be expected as its a more specialist item. i had no choice to buy a cheaper, larger one as my flat is so small and the extra money spent is for me definately worth it to not have to make trips to the laundrette all the time or having to handwash.

+ compact easy to use good programs

- no timer to let you know how long is left on wash cycles

+ Compact design.

- Programme dial could be clearer

+ Minimum dimensions and low power consumption: particularly important when retro-fitting into a narrowboat

- No indication of point of washing cycle

+ Amazing how much this washer takes. It has quick wash which speeds things up. It's neat and compact I love it.

- Although much smaller it is a heavy machine, but thats reassuring. Solid build quality.

+ It fits the available space which was, frankly, tight.

- It's a bit complicated to operate but I expect I'll get used to it.

+ Small size

- Poor thin plastic on door etc.

+ Overall it's a great product. So cute and dinky, lots of useful features I haven't had on other machines like delayed start and quick wash. And makes barely any noise.

- My only complaint would be that things come out a little bit more damp than I'm used to with other machines - i expect because the spin cycle isn't as fast. Otherwise I love it.

+ There are very few washing machines that are less than 60cm wide!
This fitted an available space though it does look a little dinky.

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+ Compact size, lighter weight than conventional machines. Good efiiciency in terms of water and power used.

- Price, despite being a superb machine the price is very high compared to conventional machines.

+ good size to fit in boat large drum for overall size fits in galley under worktop easily

- does not show what stage it has reached in wash cycle

+ Compact

- Doesn't show remaining cycle time

+ small size

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+ IT IS SMALL. I WANTED A SMALL WASHING MACHINE. THIS WAS ONE OF THE ONLY WHICH WAS NARROWER THAN 600MM

- IT WAS A BIT PRICEY FOR MY LIKING....BUT NEEDS MUST!

+ Size

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+ Small size

- cycle times

+ Small, compact and easy to use

- Way toooooo expensive which would indicate companies are taking advantage of customers with less space for appliances just because they can. I hope this is not the case???

+ Needed a compact washing machine for a particular space in my utility room - this is a bit pricey but a good machine.

- Limited start delay times - 2, 4, and 8 hours.

+ Purchased for size of machine,as I have very limited space.

- No rinse hold button

+ Washes well, quiet,

- A little bit too small in size. It is expensive.

+ A small machine with all the features of a standard size machine.

- Twice the price of a standard machine

+ Only having limited space the overall dimensions of the machine were just right

- Price

+ Very suitable for a single person

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+ It fits well into the confined space available

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+ I wanted a washing machine that would fit under my low work surface so my main consideration was height. This was the only small washing machine I could find. The smaller drum makes it ideal for somebody living on their own. When I had a full size washing machine I used to wait until I had a full load.

- It is more expensive than a lot of full size washing machines.
I would have liked a cotton 30 degree cycle. We are being told to turn the temperature down but the only 30 degree cycles are for wool and delicates.

+ Compact and quiet

- A little bit expensive!

+ Brilliant for small needs and only a small place

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