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The LG WT-R10806 was tested by CHOICE in 2012 - 2018.

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We tested LG WT-R10806 across 64 criteria chosen by our experts

Criteria	Results
Overall score
Price	$1679
Brand	LG
Availability	Discontinued model
Model	WT-R10806
Recommended
Type	Top loading
Capacity (kg)	10
Running costs
Dirt removal score
Rinse performance score
Gentleness score
Water efficiency score
Spin efficiency score
Water used (L)
Energy used (kWh)
Cycle time (minutes)
Noise (dBA)
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Service score
Program tested	Cottons/normal, cold
Coldest wash for normal program	Cold
Fast program	Yes
Gentle or delicates program	Yes
Auto sensing water level	Yes
Out of balance correction	Yes
Selectable spin speed	Yes
Machine washable woollens	Yes
Handwash only woollens	No
Extra rinse	Yes
Lint filter	No
Delay time	Yes
Time remaining display	Yes
Favourite or memory option	Yes
Child lock door	Yes
Child lock control	Not tested
Water save option	Not tested
Internal light	No
Detergent auto dose	No
Auto open door	No
Add items after start	Yes
Other features	Not tested
Energy label - program	Eco cotton, Soak 1:20, hot wash, wash 23 min, water level 4, rinse 3, spin extra high program
Energy label - energy (kWh/yr)	693
Energy - stars	2.5
Water label - water (L)	102
Water - stars	4
Claimed program time (min)	159
Tap connection	Hot & Cold
Minimum water pressure (kPa)	100
Maximum hot water inlet temp (C)	65
Maximum speed (rpm)	1050
Drum type	Impeller
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)	116 x 69 x 76
Purchase price + running costs (10yrs)
Similar models	Similar to LG WT-R10856 and LG WT-R10686
Differences	WT-R10686 has no heater, is white and has a soft closing lid. WT-R10856 is a different colour.
Warranty (yrs)	2
Origin	Korea
Contact	lg.com.au
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