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Comparison Bosch WAN 24260 white vs Bosch WAW 24440 white

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Bosch WAN 24260 white
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Specs
Loading typefront loadingfront loading
Capacity8 kg9 kg
Max. spin speed1200 rpm1200 rpm
Water consumption per cycle45 L51 L
Dryer
Inverter motor
 /EcoSilence Drive/
Tank materialplasticplastic
Heating element materialstainless steelstainless steel
Features
Number of programmes1514
Additional programmes
quick wash
quick wash
End of cycle timer
Safety features
Leak protection
Anti-foam control
Unbalance control
Child lock
Efficiency classes
Spin classCB
Energy class
A+++ /176 kW/year/
A+++ /152 kW/year/
More specs
Controlsrotary knob + touch controlsrotary knob + touch controls
DisplayLEDLED
Door openingleftwardleftward
Noise level (spin)
76 dB /55 dB when washing/
74 dB /48 dB when washing/
Loading hatch diameter
32 cm /door opening angle 180°/
32 cm /door opening angle 171°/
Dimensions (HxWxD)85x60x59 cm85x60x59 cm
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2015december 2014

Capacity

The maximum amount of dry laundry at which the washing machine provides normal washing quality and does not experience overload. For two people, a machine with a capacity of up to 5 kg is enough, for more — accordingly, more. The optimal value for families are models for 6 and 7 kg. For large families, washing machines for 8 kg, 9 kg and even 10+ kg will be appropriate. For small apartments, it is worth noting narrow washing machines that have a depth of up to 40 cm, but at the same time capacity like in full-size machines.

Note that for different work programmes the allowable capacity can also be different. For example, for a quick wash, this number is most often noticeably less than the maximum stated in the specifications. These details should be specified in the instructions for the unit.

Water consumption per cycle

The volume of water used by the washing machine during a standard wash cycle. It is measured while washing the maximum amount of cotton underwear for this model with a normal programme and a temperature of 60 degrees.

When evaluating efficiency, one should consider not only the actual water consumption but also the maximum load. So, for example, a model with a load of 7 kg and a consumption of 49 litres per kilogram of laundry will be more economical than a model of 5 kg with a consumption of 40 litres: the first consumes 49/7 = 7 litres per 1 kg of laundry, the second 40/5 = 8 litres per kilogram. This moment is important, first of all, if a large amount of washing is expected.

Many modern automatic washing machines are equipped with intelligent systems that can adjust the water consumption to the actual load and avoid overspending.

Number of programmes

When selecting a washing machine based on the number of programs, it's important to keep in mind that having 12 to 16 modes is typically sufficient. More programs, such as 25 or more, may simply offer variations of the same standard programs with different settings for duration, temperature, spin speed, etc. This may not necessarily provide a wider variety of programs. Additionally, machines with the same number of modes may have different specific sets of programs. While more modes increase the possibilities for selecting an optimal mode, it also significantly increases the cost.

Spin class

The quality of the machine spin mode. The spin class depends on the residual moisture content of the laundry after the end of the washing programme and is indicated by the Latin letter from A to G, where A is the best efficiency, B and C are good, D, E are medium, F, G are very weak. The quality of the spin is closely related to the maximum number of revolves of the drum in this mode. Naturally, machines with better spin quality are more expensive, other things being equal.

Noise level (spin)

The maximum noise level produced by the machine during operation. Most often indicated for spinning — this is the noisiest mode of operation; for units without spinning (such as semiautomatic devices), this paragraph indicates the overall volume or the volume in the noisiest mode.

The quieter the machine works, the more comfortable it is for others. This moment is especially critical if there are small children in the house. However, the decibel used to measure loudness is a non-linear unit, and the actual noise level is best estimated from comparative tables in special sources.
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