FWV1117BTSA (Currys)
Washer/Dryer with the tech…
01/04/2022 20:55
I was a bit apprehensive about having such a flashy machine, but it has blown me away. From the moment I lifted off the cardboard cover the product oozed quality and they seem to have thought of every little detail. Setup was super simple and the 'quick setup guide' made it so much easier. The reference cards on a suction cup were a great idea and super useful so you don't have to go hunting for the instruction booklet each time. Setting up the Wi-Fi was made easy although you do need a smart phone to configure it. I have mine integrated into 'Home Assistant' via a plugin so it easy to log usage and status, although the smartphone app is more than capable for most and offers the unique option to download a range of other 'programs' for other more specific types of washing. It also looks to integrate with Alexa (I don't use) and Google Home which I did hook it up to and can see in the interface but haven't really found a great use at the moment other than getting a status update from another room.
Before I mention the performance, the machine is super quiet, but please note if you have hard floor don't forget to put down the antislip pads.
Washing is surprisingly good, there are more programs to chose from than I could ever need and the clothes come out perfectly clean using what seems like much less detergent and softener. I was initially upset at how long the programs show they will take but once the cycle starts going the machine analyses the load and adjusts the program accordingly so actually become substantially shorter.
Drying is very clever and if you leave clothes in after its finished it occasionally tumbles the clothes in a cooler temp to try and prevent creasing. Please note the first couple of times we used the dryer the clothes came out with a slight smell to them, nothing unpleasant, but a sort of faint new warm plastic odour which went after a few uses.
Origin
Calne , Spojené království
Age: 44
Gender: Female