The Blomberg LWA29461W is a 9 kg freestanding washing machine in white with a 1400 rpm spin and an A energy rating. The large drum and a full-load wash in under 30 minutes make it a practical choice for a family that fills the basket quickly.

Washing

Blomberg's SpinSave uses drum movements that dissolve detergent faster and with less heat, and Blomberg says that trims energy on everyday programmes by up to 35% against its own model without SpinSave. Eco 40-60 figures from the label are 49 kWh per 100 cycles and 49 litres of water per cycle. The spin runs at 76 dB(A), noise class B, and leaves about 50% moisture in a full Eco load (spin-drying class B). Its Optima Inverter Motor is brushless and built to run quietly with less energy. CreaseEase adjusts water level, spin speed and steam to reduce creasing, which Blomberg says can cut ironing time by up to 50%.

Programmes and controls

Blomberg lists 15 programmes, among them:

• Fast Full Load (a full load in under 30 minutes) with Mini 14' for up to 2 kg
• SteamTherapy and Hygiene+
• ColdWash, a 20 °C wash and Eco 40-60
• Stain, Shirts and Delicates/Wool/HandWash
• Drum Clean to keep the machine fresh

The Shorter Wash function speeds up a programme with more drum movement and optimised temperatures. Other options are Fast/Intensive, Steam, Prewash and WaterMode for water saving or an extra rinse. You can change the temperature and spin speed, delay the start by up to 24 hours and watch the time remaining on the display. A child lock and automatic half-load and unbalanced-load control complete the controls.

Size and installation

It is 845 mm high, 600 mm wide and 580 mm deep, and weighs 70 kg. It is cold fill at 1 to 10 bar, runs from a 230 V supply (10 A, 1750 W), and the feet extend up to 15 mm for levelling.