Good machine but not without flaws
4/5
I had very high expectations with this washing machine, as it's the flagship from AEG with a price point to match. Initial impressions of the machine was that it looked very nice visually, with a sleek modern design and a classy combination of colours. The screen and touch buttons are also clear and responsive.
Initial setup was fine, this machine has 'AbsoluteCare' technology, which as a concept is to adjust the water softness with salt that you fill into the machine drawer. The idea is that this keeps clothes fresher and 'like new' for longer, with less fading and keeping shape for longer. I'm not entirely sure if this works as I've not washed brand new clothes but I can only trust that AEG is true to their word and that it can only help.
The Wifi connectivity was not straightforward, as what I hadn't realised was I had been trying to connect to the appliance in an incorrect 'AEG' app that seems to allow you connect to the machine through it, but after connecting doesn't appear in the list of appliances, which was very confusing and frustrating. The actual app you should use is 'AEG Care', where the appliance does appear in the list.
The best and most convenient feature of this machine is the 'AbsoluteWash', which completes a full wash in 49 minutes at 30c. The clothes come out clean, and take much less time than my previous machine at a lower temperature which is less harsh on the clothing, so this is impressive. I haven't used many of the other functions/programmes as this has been sufficient enough for my needs. The one slight disappointment is that there doesn't seem to be an 'Autodose' feature which I was expecting being the flagship model as even the 7000 range has this, and my machine also didn't come with any 'liquid detergent dispenser' part.
Overall, I'm pleased with the machine due to it's quick cycle and effective cleaning but considering the price I would expect more features included from the lower ranges such as Autodose.
Allen L