ANt wrote:


I bought a Hotpoint IWD12 (integrated condesning washer dryer) because
it looked like it took one of the largest loads and the wash load and
dry load seemed closer to each other (so I wouldn't always have to
remove part of the wash prior to drying cycle). I'm not overlee
impressed with it, normal wash cycle seems to take ages...shortest
cycle is about 50 mins. I don't know whether that's a sideeffect of a
Washer Dryer (never had one combined before).

Also the drying takes a long time and you have to take the stuff out
pretty promptly when it completes to vent the steam of everything
otherwise the load just gets damp again...which may be a sideeffect of
a condensing dryer...certainly never had that problem with my mums
Dryer. Incidently, as an integrated appliance, it looks like the door
is beginning to show affects of steam which escapes from the soap
drawer, so it's best to leave the door open during a drying cycle.

I must say, not too many good things have been said about washer/dryers
over the years, so I'm not amazed by your experience. Thanks for the
feedback.

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Grunff