It's lovely to look at and the graphite colour is exactly as I'd hoped but the actual machine is much bigger than advertised. It doesn't fit in the space properly because the depth isn't accurate when you include the pipes and the way the door shapes outwards. Also, the rubber in the door makes the drum really smell and the clothes don't come out smelling great. I'm hoping with added extra detergent it will help.

First impressions are very good. The machine looks great. I have only used it once, but it is incredibly quiet, noisiest when filling with water! Cotton wash in just over an hour is a sensible time! Depth is slightly less than other machines so is easier to fit. The only gripe I have is the transportation bolts were not easy to remove. I would suggest if you struggle with diy, get a man in! Also, remember to do an odour removal wash before using (details on page 16 of the manual, not easy to find!) With a 5 year warranty I am expecting it to last - will try to remember to report back in a year.

So quiet and yet so good. Mine can take up to 8kg and it’s like a 5 days clothes for 3 people. Save energy means save money too. Lots of option to choose from. Mind you ...The stains come off, too if you choose this option. A complete package??????????

Just a quick update. We've had this machine for about a month now and used it nearly every day. Everything comes out clean and not particularly creased. It is exceptionally quiet, but whether you'd want it in an open plan room is questionable. We have it in a utility room and with the door closed it is silent! It certainly is the quietest machine we have had. Just a warning, on installing it is imperative the machine is levelled up correctly, otherwise the door rattles like it's going to drop off! All in all we are very happy, it's even nice to look at (if that's possible for a household appliance).

Really nice looking machine. Very quiet and easy to use. The depth is less than most machines so it fits without pushing it right up to the pipework. Some of the transport bolts were quite difficult to remove as they didn't come out in one piece. The inlet and waste outlet are on opposite sides which might make it a bit more difficult to plumb in if you have limited space.

It's quiet, fast, cleans clothes well and somehow makes them feel softer too! The I-Time and Refresh functions are also brilliant. The first lets you reduce or extend times of certain washes and the Refresh lets you freshsen up clothes with steam only - great for dry clean only clothes! The drum light is also very handy in our dimly lit utility room. All cycles (apart from the Eco which take forver in all machines!) are around the 1 hour mark which is great. We usually keep it in Auto mode which weighs and "detects" the washing to work out how long the cycle should be (e.g. a light cotton load may be 50mins but throwing in bedding would work out around 1hr 30min). And finally don't worry about the brand snobs, although Haier are fairly new to the UK, we've had a fridge/freezer of theirs for 4 years and that's also looked great and been solid/reliable. I'll stop rambling now... I love this machine, just buy it! You won't regret it!

I can’t stop telling everyone about this washing machine. It has a direct drive drum so makes it the quietest machine I have ever (not) heard. I found my cat sleeping in front of it during the spin cycle and he is scared of everything. It looks a lot more expensive than it was and it has an A+++ rating. It has an I-time function which allows you change times of cycles. You can do a washing in 15mins. I love how the drum lights up.

This washing machine is great! It looks good and is so quiet, I'm really pleased with it!