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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
_Buyer's Guide: Washing Machines
ILC Reference NO 81:20:001
Item sourced from ILC SA database
Short Description
Washing machines can be divided into two categories - those which are top-loading and those which are front-loading. Front loading machines are designed to use less water and less electricity than top-loading machines; some may also wash clothes more gently than top-loading machines.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.
More Details
For more information
Phone the Energy SA Advisory Centre Ph: (08) 8204 1888
Talk to a retailer
Check Choice Magazine
Options
Programmes/cycles for various fabrics and washing requirements.
Fabric softener dispensers.
A half lead option.
Self cleaning lint-filter.
Self-heating of water for the wash.
Touch control pads, some with auditory signal.
Embossed and colour coded controls.
Programme light indicators.
Controls placed on a side panel rather than a back panel.
Delayed start timer.
Automatic suds saver.
Machine which fills with water if it becomes unbalanced and agitates to redistribute the load.
Washing machine combined with dryer (Brands: Thor, Lemair, Bendix, Miele).
Safety Features
Machine cuts out when the lid is lifted.
Safety lock on the door (front-loading machine).
Button/coin trap.
Factors To Consider
The space the washing machine has to fit into.
The soundness of the floor the machine has to go on.
The space needed for the door/lid to open fully.
The ease of loading and unloading the machine.
The ease of seeing and operating the controls.
The outlet needed for the waste water.
The capacity needed (usually given in kilograms).
The speed of spin drying (faster spinning means drier clothes).
Ease of cleaning the lint filter.
Length and conditions of warranty.
When selecting a system, consider:
Clothes can be pulled straight from a front-loading machine into a basket on the floor.
A small capacity top-loading machine with a small bowl may be accessible.
A reaching aid can be used to get washing from the washing machine.
An accessible place for detergent storage or for folding clothes may be helpful.
Small articles like socks and pantihose can be tied up in a pillowcase or stocking bag so they can be easily retrieved.
A rocker on/off switch may be easier; dials with cross-bars or touch controls may be easier.
A person who experiences pain or difficulty bending over may find a top-loading machine with a basket placed on the same level the easiest to use.
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