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Fast program
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A fast-wash option reduces the length of the selected program or is a faster cycle in itself. These programs are only suitable for small, lightly soiled loads.
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- Gentle or delicates program
- Yes
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Auto-sensing water level
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This can help you save water, energy and time by automatically adjusting the water level according to the load and/or fabric type. Some machines also adjust the washing action.
- Yes
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Out-of-balance correction
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The machine automatically detects and redistributes an out-of-balance load, either by spinning slowly before the full spin cycle or by taking in more water. An imbalance usually happens when a single item (such as jeans or a towel) is put into the machine and the spin makes the machine bounce around from the weight being thrown about.
- Yes
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Selectable spin speed
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You can change the spin speed on some programs. A higher spin speed will result in drier clothes, which dry faster and use less energy in the dryer, however lower spin speeds mean fewer creases and fluffier towels.
- Yes
- Machine washable woollens
- Yes
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Handwash only woollens
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Some machines have an extra-gentle wash cycle for garments labelled as only suitable for handwashing - including woollens, silk and cashmere. The program uses different washing actions such as less water.
- No
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Extra rinse
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An extra rinse feature can be useful if find detergent residue on your clothes, or if your skin is sensitive to detergent. Some washers have it as an extra run added to the end of a program, or as a simple single run (rinse and spin) once the primary program is finished.
- No
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Lint filter
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Like front loaders, washer dryer combos don't need lint filters because they're gentler on clothes.
- No
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Delay time
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'Delay time' or 'time delay' is a feature that lets you program the wash to start at a specific time in the future, to take advantage of peak solar generation time, off-peak power, or just to have your laundry finish in the morning as you're waking up.
- Yes
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Time remaining display
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Time remaining display will give you a rough estimation of how long the load will take to wash. This can fluctuate wildly as some washers use sensors to detect how dirty your wash is, the type of load you've put in and how much you've put in to adjust the timing.
- Yes
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Add items after start
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Most front loaders allow you to pause the wash in the first moments of pushing the start button, but after water gets to the door, its a no go unless you cancel the wash and start again.
- Yes