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Washer/Dryers
Automatic stain removal for new Siemens laundry
Just arrived in the UK is an entirely new required per day.
line-up of freestanding laundry appliances A number of innovative features can be
from leading kitchen appliance found within the new line-up, notably an
manufacturer, Siemens. automatic stain removal system (autoStain)
There are four newly designed (available only on the WM14S794GB and
freestanding washing machines in the range, WM16S794GB machines) to take care of 14
each boasting a double “A” rating for different everyday stains without any special
energy and wash performance in addition to pre-treatment. Whether it’s red wine,
a top “A+” rating for energy efficiency. All cosmetics, tomato or even grass, all you
four models are finished in white and have to do is choose the appropriate setting
incorporate an extra large 7kg (15lb) and the machine does the rest, even at low
capacity with larger doors to accommodate temperatures.
more laundry per wash. This prevents Hotline no: 0870 840 3300
excessive creasing and reduces the amount Website: www.siemensappliances.co.uk
of ironing and the number of washes Enquiry no: 52
Washing and drying a breeze with Belling’s latest built-in additions
Creating a complete package for 1200rpm spin speed alongside 18
customers, Belling has expanded it programme choices, including hand
stylish built-in collection to feature a wash, wool and easy iron programmes,
new integrated washer/dryer and and two drying cycles. The WD12V
washing machine to make light work of also features a “time to end” display and
home laundry. double skinned door.
The new WM13VI fully integrated Incorporating the latest washing
washing machine boasts a 1300rpm spin technology the WM13VI and WD12V
speed, 15 wash programmes and can both include the latest Fuzzy Logic
hold a large 6kg load with ease. system to automatically select the
Designed to make laundry a breeze the optimum washing time, water and
WM13VI includes hand wash, wool, energy consumption and a “time to
easy iron and extra rinse options. end” display.
Or, for customers wanting both Hotline no: 0871 222 2625
washing and drying options, Belling’s Website: www.belling.co.uk
latest WD12V washer/dryer offers Enquiry no: 54
30% of Brits hiding under filthy sheets
Thirty per cent of people in the UK do not not changing their sheets every week.
wash their bed linen often enough to rid them The Electra E6860 8.5kg washing machine
of bacteria and bed bugs, a survey by washing washes a full double bed set and two single bed
machine manufacturer Electra has shown. sets all in one load. This large load capacity not
Industry experts recommend that sheets, duvet only saves time but money – using
covers and pillow cases should be changed once approximately 52 litres less water than a standard
a week and washed at 60ºC to kill any 5kg washing machine. The Electra E6860 also
unwanted occupants. features a large 30cm porthole, making the
People in the South West of England proved loading and unloading of bed linen easier with
to have the cleanest beds, with 83 per cent minimal creasing.
washing their bed linen at least once a week.
The survey suggests that those in the East Hotline no: 0121-568 8333
Midlands are the least concerned about dirty Website: www.electra.uk.com
sheets, 41 per cent of people from this region Enquiry no: 53
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