Choosing a washing machine that's easy to use (view report contents)

Hotpoint First Edition 1000 WM52P

Washing Machine type	Front loader
Price	£250.00
Dimensions	85 x 60 x 56
Loading and unloading
Easy to open and close door	Poor
Door opens to left, right or up and back	Left
Door opens very wide	No
Ease of using inner doors	N/A
Overall rating for ease of loading and unloading	Good
Using the dispenser
Easy to grip dispenser to pullout	Poor
Dispenser opens and closes without needing force	Good
Large compartments, easy to reach	Good
Main program dial
Shape and size mean it can be gripped easily	Poor
Easy to use without force	Average
Detents at each setting	No
Easy to set without overshooting the mark	Yes
Overall rating for how easy it is to use	Poor
Large lettering/symbols	Average
Good colour contrast between letters and background	Good
Other dials
Shape and size mean can be gripped easily	N/A
Easy to turn without force	N/A
Large lettering/symbols	N/A
Good colour contrast between letters and background	N/A
Push buttons or switches
Large and well shaped	Average
Easy to use without force	Good
Large lettering/symbols	Average
Good colour contrast between letters and background	Good
Program guide
Large lettering/symbols	Average
Good colour contrast between letters and background	Good
Instructions
Easy to follow, with clear layout	Poor
Larger print	Average
Good colour contrast between print and background	Average