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The built-in Indesit IWDE126 washer-dryer offers the usual selection of standard wash programs, as well as some unusual extras such as its 'Sports' program designed specifically for cleaning synthetic sports kit and trainers. We tested this washer-dryer out to see how well it performed in our lab trials.
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Specification criteria Specification
Specification
Test date 3 July 2010
Machine type Whether this model slots freestanding under a worktop counter or can be built in to a kitchen cabinet and hidden behind a door that matches other kitchen cabinets Built-in
Capacity wash (kg) The number of kilos of laundry the machine can wash. 6.0
Capacity dry (kg) The number of kilos of laundry the machine can dry. 5.0
Width (cm) The maximum depth, including the space taken up by hoses. You need to leave some space around the washer-drier to avoid covering any vents. 82
Height (cm) 60
Depth (cm) The maximum depth, including the space taken up by hoses. You need to leave some space around the washer-drier to avoid covering any vents. 55
Spin speed (rpm) The maximum spin speed the machine can achieve. The higer the spin, the dryer the final washing. 1200
Childlocks No
Energy use
Washing cycle costs We've calculated annual energy costs assuming 4 washes a week. Our unit cost for electricity is 14.5p per kWh 28
Drying cycle costs We've calculated annual energy costs assuming 3 loads are dried a week. Our unit cost for electricity is 14.5p per kWh 80
EU energy label The stated EU energy rating. These don't always correspond with our test findings. B
Time
Cotton (hours:mins) The speed of a 40°C cotton wash. 2hrs 50min
Synthetics (hours:mins) How quick a synthetic and polyester wash were. 1hr 19min

Indesit IWDE126

  • Launch date: Jun 2009
  • Type: Built-in
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