Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN 8Kg Washing Machine with 1400 rpm - White - D Rated

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Using the same Cotton Eco program with 40% max/3.2kg of dry washing replicated a typical half-load, although the drum was still fairly full. Indesit’s load-sensing comes into play, reducing energy and water consumption – but not by much. The half-load used only 12% less energy than the full load, and water consumption was a fairly thirsty 59 litres.

The upshot is pretty much zero chance of this machine taking 8kg of dry weight clothes. Even our 80% max test at 6.4kg of dry washing proved a challenge to get into the drum; we settled on just under 6kg for the test. We have no doubt it can wash an 8kg load, but only if it’s well-folded bedding or similarly heavy, dense materials. How about the views of the users of the Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN? After all, they’re the people testing this machine in the real world, every day. Those who bought via AO.com give an overwhelming thumbs-up with a combined average of 4.8 out of five. The regular 80% of max dictated 6.4kg of this typical washing, which is very bulky. There simply wasn’t enough room for it in the drum. We crammed, rammed and shoved, but then had trouble closing the door and realised there wasn’t enough room for the load to move around. We reduced the load to just below 6kg and pressed on with an Eco Cotton 40 programme.

Wash performance is way down on the normal programmes, but these will be handy for day-to-day lightly soiled loads. Operating at a noise level of 56 dB during the wash cycle and 81 dB during the spin cycle, the Indesit EWC 81483 W EU ensures a relatively quiet laundry experience. With a spin-drying class of B, it efficiently extracts moisture from clothes to reduce drying time.

Measuring 595 mm in width and 572 mm in depth, the Indesit EWC 81483 W EU is designed to fit seamlessly into various laundry spaces. Its compact size allows for easy installation and convenient placement. You’ll also get some special programmes including, sporty types take note, a gym cycle into which you can put all your items even if you’re mixing fibres. There’s also a silk and delicates programme, which, once again, will save you the trouble of handwashing these items. The machine is praised for its large choice of programmes and its ease of use. Buyers also remark that it’s quiet and washes well. They also think it is a good value choice. Reviewers also applaud the fast wash options.Spin results really let the side down, however. After the spin, the load was carrying an extra 47% of its weight in water. This is below par, even for a budget 1,200 spin machine. Indesit may well need to do some work on its drum design considering this is a 1,400 spin model.