Washing machines: Compare features & prices Hotpoint WMUD942K review

This large-capacity Hotpoint washing machine can wash up to 9kg of laundry and has bags of options, including 30- and 60-minute wash programs and a fast option that Hotpoint claims will cut your wash time by up to 50%. But can the WMUD942K washer get your clothes clean? We sent it to the Which? test lab to find out.
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Specification criteria Specification
Test date
Test date 7 October 2011
Specification
Machine type Freestanding
Capacity (cotton, kg) The maximum load of washing that the machine can take (generally varies between 5 and 10kg). 9.0
Size, hxwxd (cm) Includes the space taken up by hoses and attachments. 84x60x62
Top spin speed (rpm) 1400
Colour Black
Energy label The manufacturer's energy-efficiency ratings for energy use, washing performance and spin drying, based on 60oC wash setting. 'A' indicates that little energy is used. A++
Warranty (years) Length of the free warranty for parts and labour. To receive the full period of the warranty you may have to register the machine with the manufacturer soon after making the purchase. 1
Programs
Easy iron An easy iron cycle will reduce creasing and make it easier to iron clothes after washing. Yes
Hand wash program A hand wash program will simulate hand washing and treat clothes in a gentle fashion. Yes
Extra rinsing Extra rinse cycles will rinse clothes for longer. No
Variable spin Yes
Delayed start Whether starting the washing machine can be delayed  useful if you want to take advantage of cheap-rate electricity. If the machine will be turned on while unattended, make sure a smoke alarm is fitted nearby. Yes
Run time
Time standard cotton (hr:mm) Time taken to run an everyday cycle 2hr 38min
Time easy care (hr:mm) 1hr 15min
Time remaining display Whether the time remaining is displayed Yes
Energy costs
Energy costs (£) The cost of using the machine on the cottons wash program four times a week for a year 22

Hotpoint WMUD942K

  • Launch date: Jul 2011
  • Type: Freestanding
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