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

Zanussi Quick 'N' Clean FLS 1185QW

Washing Machine type	Front loader
Price	£330.00
Dimensions	85 x 60 x 55
Loading and unloading
Easy to open and close door	Good
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	Average
Using the dispenser
Easy to grip dispenser to pullout	Poor
Dispenser opens and closes without needing force	Average
Large compartments, easy to reach	Good
Main program dial
Shape and size mean it can be gripped easily	Average
Easy to use without force	Poor
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	Average
Other dials
Shape and size mean can be gripped easily	Good
Easy to turn without force	Very good
Large lettering/symbols	Average
Good colour contrast between letters and background	Good
Push buttons or switches
Large and well shaped	Average
Easy to use without force	Average
Large lettering/symbols	Average
Good colour contrast between letters and background	Very good
Program guide
Large lettering/symbols	Average
Good colour contrast between letters and background	Good
Instructions
Easy to follow, with clear layout	Very good
Larger print	Average
Good colour contrast between print and background	Good