For the sporty family, the Gym Kit programme covers sports items and sweaty towels (…it says so in the manual), and on the same theme there’s a dedicated “smelly trainer” programme for two pairs of Sports Shoes. Do be aware, though, that all the Everyday Fast programmes have a limited maximum spin between 800 (20- and 30-minute cycles) and 1,200rpm (Cotton 45), so expect the wash to be pretty wet when complete.

The washing machine has some handy features you’re probably hankering after even in a lower cost design, including a display that shows you the time remaining for a cycle in progress, and a delay timer button. It also has an inverter motor, which is both quieter and more efficient than an AC motor. Which probably has you asking: how much noise is this washing machine going to make when it’s spinning then? The answer is 78dB, which is around vacuum cleaner level or a tad higher and on a par with some of its rather more costly rivals. For comparison, normal conversation is 60dB. There’s no denying, though, that there are quieter machines out there (as well as noisier), including in the value part of the market as well as at the top end. The Indesit IWC 81483 W UK N is a washing machine designed to meet the needs of users who want an efficient and reliable machine to handle their laundry needs. It has a capacity of 8 kg, making it suitable for households with a moderate volume of laundry. The machine has a spin speed of 1400 rpm, which helps to reduce the drying time of clothes after washing. Other programmes listed on the Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN space-age control panel includes Wool, Eco, Silk and Delicates. You can also wash your gym or exercise kit on 40 Celsius. That is great but you need to be aware the load capacity is limited to 4kg and the programme takes 2.35 hours. So whilst the energy rating for running this machine isn’t the best, perhaps the features and programmes on this machine make up for it! Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN Washing Machine Voucher code Operating at a noise level of 56 dB during the wash cycle and 81 dB during the spin cycle, the Indesit EWC 81483 W EU ensures a relatively quiet laundry experience. With a spin-drying class of B, it efficiently extracts moisture from clothes to reduce drying time.Measuring 595 mm in width and 572 mm in depth, the Indesit EWC 81483 W EU is designed to fit seamlessly into various laundry spaces. Its compact size allows for easy installation and convenient placement.

Indesit offer a 10 year guarantee on parts (1 year for labour), but to get this you have to remember to register your warranty and parts are only free if they are fitted by an Indesit engineer.

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The machine is praised for its large choice of programmes and its ease of use. Buyers also remark that it’s quiet and washes well. They also think it is a good value choice. Reviewers also applaud the fast wash options.

Using the same Cotton Eco program with 40% max/3.2kg of dry washing replicated a typical half-load, although the drum was still fairly full. Indesit’s load-sensing comes into play, reducing energy and water consumption – but not by much. The half-load used only 12% less energy than the full load, and water consumption was a fairly thirsty 59 litres. Shorter washes meaning more time to yourself, even if few of us actually sit around watching the drum go around until the end of the cycle. (Unless you’re a reviewer, in which case it’s an occupational hazard.) That might sound pretty lengthy, but as some A++ machines have Eco programmes long enough to measure in lunar cycles, that’s fairly speedy. The fly in that ointment is the very poor half-load energy results on the normal Eco Cotton programme. Clearly, this machine is at its best well loaded-up. If you do want to do a half-load, make sure it’s very lightly soiled so you can use the Energy Saver function for lowest energy half-load washing.

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The big-hitting programmes are the two Eco Cotton cycles on which the energy label headline is based. You have a choice of 60 degree or 40 degree versions, both offering full load capacity, full 1,400rpm spin and a duration that creeps in under three hours. There is a time remaining display so you can view how long your wash has before it ends and the time delay will allow you to wash at a time more convenient for you.

This Indesit My Time EWD81483WUKN 8kg washing machine with 1400rpm spin speed comes in a white finish. The capacity is suitable for smaller families, if you have a big family you might want to opt for something with a larger capacity. You also don’t have a dedicated baby clothes wash programme. Knowing which program to choose to get the best results is not easy. Cotton programmes are always very popular with households. The My Time has a good choice, but the problem is that they take a long time. One of the downsides is that My Time does not feature steam or any kind of technology that makes the most out of your detergent. Depending on your choice of detergent and fabric conditioner, it could mean results are less than perfect.

Spin results really let the side down, however. After the spin, the load was carrying an extra 47% of its weight in water. This is below par, even for a budget 1,200 spin machine. Indesit may well need to do some work on its drum design considering this is a 1,400 spin model. The upshot is pretty much zero chance of this machine taking 8kg of dry weight clothes. Even our 80% max test at 6.4kg of dry washing proved a challenge to get into the drum; we settled on just under 6kg for the test. We have no doubt it can wash an 8kg load, but only if it’s well-folded bedding or similarly heavy, dense materials. You’ll also get some special programmes including, sporty types take note, a gym cycle into which you can put all your items even if you’re mixing fibres. There’s also a silk and delicates programme, which, once again, will save you the trouble of handwashing these items.