Updated 6 Jul 2018
Snapshot: The Fisher & Paykel WL1068P1 top-loader has a 10kg capacity and hot + cold connections. How well does it clean your clothes?
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Our test is based on the standard AS/NZS 2040:1998, and was completed using machines filled with 3.5kg loads.
Overall score includes:
Dirt removal (50%): Calculated according to a formula in the standard, which reduces the score in proportion to the variability of dirt removal over a range of test swatches in the wash load.
Water efficiency (10%): Based on the amount of water used in the whole cycle, per kg of clothes.
Rinse performance (20%): Based on the amount of detergent residues after rinsing.
Spin efficiency (10%): Calculated from the amount of water remaining (per kg) in the damp clothes.
Gentleness (10%): Calculated from the amount of wear on easily frayed squares of cloth.
Noise (dBA) is the loudest reading (spin).
Wash cycle time (min) is the normal or regular cycle on the cold setting.
Annual running cost ($) assumes one “normal” wash cycle per day and electricity at 26c/kWh.
Price is from a December 2018 survey.
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22 Dec 2018, Ed H.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
This is no doubt the worst washing machine we've ever had. Linting, dirt spots, very long and inefficient wash cycle. We're getting rid of it and buying another brand.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
24 Jul 2018, Darren J.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
This washing machine is the most expensive but also the worst washing machine that I've ever purchased. We had 2 out of-box-failures when delivered/installed. Often clothes come out dirty and covered in lint. Parts of the clothes actually come out dry - they haven't touched water. To get a decent wash we have to manipulate the programmes - select sheets, heavy wash, eco turned, off for everything, otherwise clothes still come out dirty. I'm going to sell this and buy something else. Avoid like the plague. F&P want nothing to do with it, claiming its fine. There's nothing good about this machine
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.