The Hoover HGD 4109C-80 is a freestanding 10 kg washing machine with a 1400 rpm spin and an A energy rating. It suits a large household that washes bedding and towels often, with steam for creases, a hygiene cycle for cottons and a set of quicker programmes for lightly worn clothes.

Washing

An inverter motor drives a 61 litre stainless steel drum. On the Eco 40-60 programme the machine uses 36 kWh per 100 cycles and 45 litres of water a cycle. Spin noise is 69 dB, noise class A, and spin efficiency is class B. Hygiene Plus 59' holds a 60 °C wash for an extended time, combining steam with a powerful rinse, and the 20 °C Cold Wash cleans mixed fabrics and colours together at only 20 °C. The 10 kg drum means fewer, larger loads through the week.

Programmes and controls

A programme dial, touch buttons and an LED display give 16 programmes: Eco 40-60, Cotton, Whites, Smart Wash, Jeans, Synthetics, Delicate, Hand Wash, Rapid, Special 39', 20 °C Cold Wash, Steam Refresh, Hygiene Plus 59', Rinse, Drain & Spin and Drum Clean. Options let you tailor a cycle:

• Quick wash for light soiling, or Intensive for heavy loads
• Night wash, which mutes the buzzer, lowers the spin and holds the water after the last rinse
• Anti-crease, which keeps the drum moving after the wash
• Extra rinse, and delay start of up to 24 hours

Size and installation

The machine is freestanding, 59.5 cm wide, 85 cm high and 60.1 cm deep including the door, or 54.4 cm for the cabinet alone. It weighs 63 kg and needs a cold water supply, a drain and a socket. There is no app connection, so everything is set on the machine, and a child lock keeps settings safe.