The Indesit XWA81682XW Freestanding Washing Machine offers plenty of space for a large wash with its holding capacity of 8kg & has a variable spin speed of up to 1600 rpm. It comes in a White finish & has an A++ Energy efficiency rating which is worth investing in as the energy rating helps with the running costs & you will start to see the difference in your bills for the better. This particular machine is great for busy house holds with its Push & Wash feature which means that you can set the cycle running at the push of a button. For ease of use they have separated the 16 programmes into 3 sections Special Standard & Eco & Rapid. To name a few from these categories are Sports programme which is a short 60 minute cycle that also looks after your gym gear by washing at a lower temperature. There is the every day Cotton & Synthetic cycles & for the lightly soiled garments there is a Rapid 20 minute wash at a very low temperature of 20?. The Indesit XWA81682XW also has both an A rating for its Wash & Spin performance & has a low noise level of 52db with a 52 litre water consumption. There is a delay timer of up to 9 hours which gives you the option to set a wash to come on through the night which benefits from the lower energy rates. The display panel is easy to use with a control knob to select the programme with led lights to highlight what cycle has been selected as well as indicate what stage the cycle is up to.