Zanussi ZKG 7165

Very easy to use despite poor instructions. The dial displays the length of the cycle in LCD window so you are clear about what you are selecting ; Appears to be well made and spins clothes very efficiently

Take care to select the appropriate cycle for delicate fabrics or woollens as the spin is so effective

Programmes east to follow Dryer a definite plus especially this time of year Good fit in recess

None as yet

very easy to use, stylish model, has plenty of features and dries your clothes as well

doesn't have manual half-load mode but supposed to adjust automatically

Had Zanussi before which lasted for yonks, so decided to go for another. We are hopeful this will give us the same sort of reliability as before. This one's better in that it hold more washing

None evident thus far

Quiet, good range of programmes, decent capacity

Filter in fiddly position for cleaning

very quiet, suits my needs

some of the cycles are too long

nice clean lines

the wash cycle indicater is a bit off and makes it hard to find the right cycle and temperature

Bought this machine to replace similar Zanussi model which was almost 13 years old and had been the best machine I have ever had. Overall I am happy with the machine so far, gives a good wash, rinse and spin. Like the different spin speeds and the...

The cycle times are long and there is no half wash programme, although this seems to be the same with most washing machines nowadays. I have so far used the Superquick programme more than any other but this still takes about 55 mins

Easy to install* see bad points

To enable the machine to be positioned in tight fitting area's a rear roller that can be raised once sited [allowing the machine to re-present the foot stands] would stabilise it quickly and prevent any unbalance caused by resting on uneven surfaces...

I put in dirty things, add some powder, and they come out all clean

Not good at making tea. Infact, it is reluctant to provide refreshments at all