I reluctantly had to sell my Brandt washer dryer top loader as the programs were just too long! What I did find as a replacement was this superb machine. Had the same model a few years ago before refurbishing the kitchen and I did miss it. So user friendly and the cotton and synthetic programs can be be lowered right down to a 40 minute wash. Great to have another. For drying I now have a Whirlpool 6th sense vented dryer. Was a bargain off EBay for a mere £15! It works a treat.