Washing machine flexible programming similar to our current one
Hi
We currently have a 17 year old Zanussi FJD1466W. We like it because every aspect of the programme can be overridden. By this I mean we can choose fabric, temperature, spin speed, wash choice (e.g. pre wash/outdoor sport/quick) and option (super rinse or AA 40). I have started to look for a replacement in case the machine dies but whatever key word I use for a search fails to identify a machine which has this facility. We do not want everything pre-programmed so you cannot override whichever aspect suits - we can select ANY combination of the five choices. Can anyone suggest anything please. We need a 9kg machine with spin speed 1400. Thanks in advance.
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Query about replacement washing machine with extensive manual programme overrides
- The problem
- The user wanted advice on replacing a 17-year-old Zanussi FJD1466W with a 9kg, 1400rpm washing machine that allows manual override of programme settings. They specifically wanted independent choice of fabric, temperature, spin speed, wash choice and options, rather than fixed pre-programmed combinations.
- Likely cause
- Not a fault report. The discussion indicates that this level of manual programme flexibility is now uncommon on modern washing machines.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that machines with more manual override options are rare now, and that higher-end models such as Miele are more likely to offer adjustable temperature, spin speed and similar settings. The user was also advised to consult current independent washing machine reviews to compare available models. No specific replacement model was confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Existing model identified as Zanussi FJD1466W
- Required replacement specification stated as 9kg and 1400 spin speed
- Desired feature confirmed as manual override of multiple programme settings
1 Answer
Hello Arnie. Sorry I missed this. It's quite rare these days for washing machines to have many manual overrides. The more expensive washing machines (such as Miele) are the ones most likely to have manual overrides for temperatures, spin speeds etc. The best thing I can recommend is becoming a Which? member to check out all the latest washing machine reviews and recommendations Why subscribe to Which?
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