Zanussi ZWY 61005 white

ZWY61005CA is one of the most affordable (about $250) among the popular washing machines. The desire of the manufacturer to reduce the price of the model was reflected in some of its capabilities. The set of programmed modes is not 10-14, as usual, but only 8. In addition, the spin of linen is class C, and not B, as it should be for low-cost models, so it will take longer to dry it after washing. The “minus” of the device is also that it has a small digital display. It shows only the time until the end of the cycle, and the rest of the information is displayed using the indicators on the control panel.

Advantages over other low-cost models

At the same time, some models of other brands from this price category have more restrictions and are inferior to it in one or more parameters. For example, the Indesit ITW A 51052 has a lower maximum load (up to 5 kg), the Whirlpool AWE 6080 has a spin speed (up to 800 rpm), etc. It’s also good that Zanussi decided not to save on the implementation of such useful functions, as protection against leaks, delayed start (from 3 to 20 hours), intelligent control system (in this case, Fuzzy Logic).

Practical Eco programs

According to the company's calculations, the ZWY61005CA will consume about 192 kW of energy and 9790 liters of water in a year of operation or 220 full-load cycles. According to these indicators, it is approximately 15-20% inferior to expensive models with vertical loading. The higher fee for kilowatts and liters than when using a more economical washer is partially offset by the low cost of Zanussi.

In addition, the Eco modes of this machine are not just for show, but very practical. The Cotton Eco programme will reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to the standard mode for cotton items. However you should come to terms with the fact that when choosing such an eco-mode, you cannot use the Intensive Wash and Easy Iron functions, and the cycle lasts longer than usual. For the sake of energy saving, the manufacturer advises also to use the "Mix 20°" mode. It is designed for everyday washing of things from different fabrics in cool water. It has other limitations: the detergent must be optimized to “work” at a temperature of 20 °C, loading things up to 3 kg at a time. Also note the quick and economical Refresh 20 min programme, which is often used for everyday washing of lightly soiled items.