Thread Number: 40818
New Hotpoint's Without Eco Wash Launched (FUTURA) |
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Post# 604030 , Reply# 2   6/16/2012 at 08:36 (4,329 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Look to be launching machines with new simplified program layout and dedicated 20deg washes. Not on Indesit UK's website yet. Link shows partial facia view and new programs.
I do really like the new Hotpoint machines with the big portholes and chunky dials. CLICK HERE TO GO TO paulc's LINK |
Post# 604084 , Reply# 4   6/16/2012 at 13:13 (4,329 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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.....I don't understand is why the new 6kg Hotpoint is £389.99 but the 6kg Aquarius, before sale price was £299.99. I know the new model is more energy efficient with an A+++ rating as opposed to the Aquarius A+ but £90 more for a machine that will only save you pennies a month and has a slightly slower spin speed seems a bit steep, unless there are features I have missed on the new model.
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Post# 604088 , Reply# 5   6/16/2012 at 13:23 (4,329 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Ohh these are great :-)
I'd be pleased to have the 20 deg prog because you can't really use the eco cycles in the winter when the temperature really drops. I used mine when we had that really hot spell and I'd say the water was about 15 deg or more and the cycles worked really well! It'd be better if they were like the elux eco cycle where it heats the temperature of the water if it drops too low. I love the new indesit too! I love this current range. From first hand experience I have had a machine from most ranges from hotpoint and indesit and this is by far the best. Darren |
Post# 604103 , Reply# 6   6/16/2012 at 14:23 (4,329 days old) by optima (Cumbria England)   |   | |
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Post# 604200 , Reply# 8   6/17/2012 at 03:52 (4,329 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Though this registers on the display when you select the programme, the first 10 minutes are sensing while slowly agitating and adjusting the water level. It will then pause and show the wash time and begin the fast tumbles. I've loaded it full of towels on cotton 60 and the longest the cycle went was 2hours 40!
The anti stain however is a genuine 3 hour cycle! 2 hours on fast tumbling at 40deg! Darren |
Post# 604201 , Reply# 9   6/17/2012 at 03:57 (4,329 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 604205 , Reply# 10   6/17/2012 at 06:20 (4,329 days old) by dyson2drums (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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I've got to say i'm loving this new FUTURA range. As many have already said the cold eco washes weren't something i'd ever use as temperatures can be below 15oc with our climate.
Glad to hear it still uses the powersteam/ distribution wash system :) My old Hotpoint Aquarius WMA58 uses the powerstream wash system as Darren mentioned which is amazing. My aunt still has it in daily use and its around 9 years old now, bit battered tbh. It has a variable temperature selector which is very flexible from 95oc to 90oc going down in 10's to 20oc then to 'no heat'. One question, does the Hotpoint Aquarius+ WMPF742K have a super silent motor? Its a 7kg model with 1400 spin. Thank you all for the info :) |
Post# 604227 , Reply# 11   6/17/2012 at 11:34 (4,328 days old) by hottieaquarius ()   |   | |
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Nice to see some new ranges. Didn't think Hotpoint would do any more for a while, but I like the name "Futura." |
Post# 604234 , Reply# 13   6/17/2012 at 12:19 (4,328 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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Darren Am I thinking - your going to replace your Ultima, with one of these?? Do you think They will role it (20C Eco) out to the Ultima's? |
Post# 604240 , Reply# 15   6/17/2012 at 12:39 (4,328 days old) by jetsystem1200 ()   |   | |
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Just remembered, didn't Hotpoint use the Futura name on fridges for a short while? |
Post# 604250 , Reply# 16   6/17/2012 at 13:31 (4,328 days old) by aegokocarat (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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no Finn, hotpoint called the fridges "future" and they still do, i have a hotpoint future under counter fridge, touchwood, its been fine for 8 years :) Tom |
Post# 604256 , Reply# 18   6/17/2012 at 14:05 (4,328 days old) by dyson2drums (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Thank you for clarifying that :)
My aunt wanted to know as the Hotpoint Aquarius WMA58 is playing up, it is getting louder on spin cycles and the door handle's spring has broke. I was going to replace it but she's wanting a black hotpoint washing machine to match the new kitchen once it packs up. Thanks again :) |
Post# 604418 , Reply# 20   6/18/2012 at 10:03 (4,327 days old) by chris74 ()   |   | |
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I think it is also the name of Candy's dishwasher range... |
Post# 604509 , Reply# 22   6/18/2012 at 13:18 (4,327 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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I did notice on the Comet website it said the 6kg machine is 81db on spin. Fairly noisy. I am sure I read somewhere Lg machines are about 71db on spin and Panasonic 74db.
Now, you may think and extra 10db isn't that much but an increase of 10db makes quite a difference , hubby was an engineer and did explain it to me but I can't for the life of me remember exactly what he said and he isn't home just now to ask him. |
Post# 604536 , Reply# 24   6/18/2012 at 14:53 (4,327 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 604551 , Reply# 25   6/18/2012 at 15:53 (4,327 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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Your welcome PaulC:) |
Post# 604579 , Reply# 26   6/18/2012 at 16:52 (4,327 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)   |   | |
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All manufacturers could solve the choice of temperature issue by simply putting a temperature option dial/button on every machine. At least that way if people wish to wash in cold water they can.....
The mere fact that most of us prefer warm to hot washes shouldn't prevent others from choosing what they prefer to use on a given cycle and I personally think non-adjustable, pre-programmed temperatures linked to a specific cycle is just ridiculous in this day and age. It should be easy to adjust - twist a dial or push a single button up or down. |
Post# 604674 , Reply# 27   6/19/2012 at 03:25 (4,327 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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These machines do feature variable temperature though. They have a button below the display. You can choose Off (Cold), 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 90C. Even the old ones, with Eco wash have a variable temp, just the Old ECO wash only allowed a selection of cold. |
Post# 604783 , Reply# 28   6/19/2012 at 14:59 (4,326 days old) by servisslimline (England, Brighton & Hove)   |   | |
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Post# 604786 , Reply# 29   6/19/2012 at 15:02 (4,326 days old) by servisslimline (England, Brighton & Hove)   |   | |
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Post# 604791 , Reply# 30   6/19/2012 at 15:15 (4,326 days old) by OPTIMA (Cumbria England)   |   | |
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Post# 604904 , Reply# 33   6/20/2012 at 01:33 (4,326 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Post# 604946 , Reply# 35   6/20/2012 at 06:40 (4,326 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Post# 605374 , Reply# 36   6/21/2012 at 17:31 (4,324 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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It sounds like the "conveyor belt" on "The Generation Game": "a set of heated rollers, a fondue set, a case of fine wines, a pair of matching picture frames, an electric drill, a cuddly toy..." |
Post# 605467 , Reply# 37   6/22/2012 at 05:11 (4,324 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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Miele launched a "cuddly toys" wash on there washers before anyway! They referred to it as Cuddly Toys, soft toys, stuffed animals and lots more. |
Post# 606856 , Reply# 39   6/28/2012 at 12:12 (4,317 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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it appears in stock, with the correct picture, then you will see a revised price - or even a special introductory offer of a third off - courtesy of a 28 day higher price...
On the other hand you will see prices steadily rise with all manufacturers, prices for low end particulary have been give away with no profit for far to long!! Get your bargains now!! |
Post# 606861 , Reply# 41   6/28/2012 at 12:45 (4,317 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Post# 607978 , Reply# 43   7/3/2012 at 15:23 (4,312 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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I am sure I read somewhere last year that Comet stores could close in 2012, as the latest owners (Curry's) were struggling to make ends meet. Or could we see them saying at Curry's, Comet & pC world on TV adds?? Maybe I read wrong? |
Post# 607985 , Reply# 44   7/3/2012 at 15:38 (4,312 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Mat, the Chief Executive heading the consortium that bought Comet is the ex Managing Director of Dixons Stores Group - which owns Currys...
Some stores will follow, however if anyone can turn Comet round, this man and team should be able to, they came on board in 1988 when Dixons bought Currys and DSG had the best years ever!!! |
Post# 608007 , Reply# 45   7/3/2012 at 16:12 (4,312 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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Thats brilliant news then. Well done to him. Good luck to Comet then! |
Post# 609813 , Reply# 46   7/12/2012 at 03:51 (4,304 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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the style & futuras have finally been added to the Indesit image bank - I reckon manuals will come soon! |
Post# 611455 , Reply# 47   7/21/2012 at 15:15 (4,294 days old) by jetsystem1200 ()   |   | |
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The Style machines have now replaced the Aquarius and Aquarius+ washers in the Argos catalogue! |
Post# 616768 , Reply# 50   8/13/2012 at 10:29 (4,271 days old) by hotpointfan (United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 764874 , Reply# 53   6/21/2014 at 04:08 (3,595 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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Finally a 10Kg, 1600 spin version has launched too. It mentions on Curry's that only 44% water remains after full spin (If I remember correct, this makes it the driest results on the whole market based on the 1600 category). CLICK HERE TO GO TO glenfieldmathk1's LINK |
Post# 764915 , Reply# 54   6/21/2014 at 09:48 (3,594 days old) by lavamat_jon (UK)   |   | |
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44% residual moisture content is nothing new, 1600rpm machines have achieved that since the year dot. Jon |
Post# 765105 , Reply# 56   6/22/2014 at 06:36 (3,594 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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In my case, these machines aren't something special. The design is not much changed since I know these machines and there are no actual inovations. For me, they are just one of these several "exclisive" machines being the same just relabled. They are just not my kind of machine... |
Post# 769059 , Reply# 59   7/8/2014 at 09:04 (3,577 days old) by dascot (Scotland)   |   | |
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That control panel doesn't look vastly different from the previous vented ones though, does it? All the vented ones I've seen in stores have had the dial in the middle and the smooth panel with text like that one. |
Post# 769158 , Reply# 60   7/8/2014 at 14:36 (3,577 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK)   |   | |
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Its a different font, and the buttons are up down, as opposed to across (like on the previous/current range), (Different buttons too) Its got a wave drum, current ones only had wave paddles and smooth drum. The dial has OFF included, no off/on button. |