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The advances in doing laundry in recent decades have been astonishing, taking us from basic barrels that would clean at the cost of longevity of our clothing and linen, to machines that now do their utmost to care for our precious goods. European brand Beko have been leading the technological advancement charge since 1955, and their range of laundry appliances is a great example of this modern trend. Words Amy Flower HAVE A DEKKO AT BEKO

Beko 9kg Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer (BDPB904HG) Dryers are power-hungry beasts, right? Not anymore! With its hybrid technology that combines traditional heater drying with heat pump cleverness, Beko’s BDPB904HG has earned a super-impressive Energy Star rating of eight. All in an incredibly eco friendly package that not only saves you on the power bill, but saves your clothes, towels and linen from too much wear and tear as well. Using proprietary RapiDry hybrid drying technology, you control the mix of time and energy, in order to get your things dried when you want them. You can even get a five-kilogram load dry in just one hour. Not in a hurry? Go full energy-saving. You can also say goodbye to shirts with more wrinkles than a Shar-Pei pup thanks to Beko’s IronFinish ready-to-wear programme, which calls upon the assistance of steam to cut your ironing time down to a minimum – or even none at all. With a ten-year motor warranty, you also get peace of mind that the Beko BDPB904HG is a dryer that’s built to last. CONNECTING WITH YOUR LAUNDRY Beko allow users to control supported laundry appliances from a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi, thanks to the handy HomeWhiz app. Utilising smart pairing between your compatible Beko washing machine and dryer,

Beko 9kg Auto Dose Front Load Washing Machine (BFLB902ADW) None of us miss those older days of rough as, energy-gulping washing machines, and if you’ve still got one darkening a corner of your laundry then now just may be the time to consider updating. Boasting a four-star Energy Star rating, this Beko washer sets out to deliver the quickest, most efficient wash, both time and energy wise. It starts with the clever Autodose System, which takes the guesswork out of adding detergent and softener to the machine by doing it for you automatically for each load. Well, it doesn’t get the bottles off the shelf, but it does have reservoirs that you fill with detergent and

softener, then leave the machine to sort the rest out for you, just refilling when needed. Remember the days of having to put your washing through a whole cycle even if it was only slightly soiled, or just needed a bit of a refresh? Beko come to the rescue of such wastage, via its ability to simply invigorate lightly-worn garments, removing wrinkles without subjecting them to a full wash, via the Fast+ wash programme. Speaking of wrinkles, there’s even an IronFast

mode, which, as the name suggests, leaves shirts with fewer creases as they leave the wash, making the chore of ironing, well, much less of a chore! This is accomplished by optimising water levels, temperatures, spin cycles and steam – it’s ever so clever. Add Bluetooth and Wi Fi connectivity, a five-year warranty (and ten years on inverter motor parts), a choice of colours in graphite or classic white, plus an eco-friendly tub made from recycled plastic bottles, and Beko have delivered one thoughtful and functional washing machine.

STEAM POWER!

Beko’s BFLB902ADW allows you to banish 99.9 per cent of common household allergens – everything from those carried by dust mites, cats, dogs and fungi – as well as bacteria by utilising the hygienic power of steam. The SteamCure Hygiene+ cycle heats water up to 60°C, providing this significantly improved level of cleanliness.

you can let a programme wizard choose the best settings for your load, and even time exactly when you wish for your laundry to be finished.

52 SEPTEMBER 2022

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