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A trusted name that's been found in the homes of Australians for decades now,Westinghouse continue to innovate in the world of home appliances.This is no more obvious than with their range of products to help Aussies in the laundry, from saving valuable space with clever combo machines to delivering the latest in energy saving drying technology. Words Amy Flower CLEANING ‘HOUSE

Westinghouse 8kg EasyCare 500 Series Heat Pump Dryer (WDH804N7WA) You could be shocked at how much power old school dryers chew up when spinning away. More recently, heat pump technology has infiltrated the dryer space, and with its combination of convenience and energy savings, it’s definitely here to stay. This EasyCare 500 model fromWestinghouse is a perfect example, boasting an impressive Energy Star rating of seven. Several handy features are combined, with the result being a more thoroughly pleasing drying experience. You know those “line dry only” items that you’d never let near a dryer, fearing that they’d come out around the right size to clothe a Smurf? Try this dryer’s special low settings and it’ll look after your more delicate items. Meanwhile, an auto cooldown reduces wrinkles and leaves your load cool to the touch, while Westinghouse’s reverse tumbling action means a more even spread of drying, without objects like that pesky sock being able to hide themselves in corners.

Westinghouse 9kg/5kg 500 Series Front Load Washer/ Dryer Combo (WWW9024M5WA) Have you ever set a load of washing going then tripped over one of those many odd socks, or a sodden shirt that your child has thoughtlessly hurled over the back of a couch? While most front-load washing machines would make you wait for a new load to start in order to get them cleaned, this latest Westinghouse combo machine delivers a super-handy pause and add button which does exactly what it says. That’s just one of the many useful features of this washer/dryer wonder. If you find yourself pressed for time – and if you have kids then that’s likely always – then Westinghouse have heard your call, with simple but very efficient helpers such as a time adjust function to increase or reduce wash times. Then there’s the simple Save Favourite programme, which lets you store your most used washing cycle as a single button press. Other handy features include a 3XL door, opening nice and wide for everything from the smallest load to the big stuff such as a doona. Got something that just needs a super-quick washing spruce up? Say hello to Daily 39 for a 39-minute run, or Fast 15 for an even quicker refresh lasting, you guessed it, 15 minutes. Then there’s the drying experience. With one unit there’s no slopping wet stuff from one machine to another and, with a higher spin speed than average that extracts more moisture from your clothes, you’ll enjoy a shorter drying time.

GERM WARFARE Kids are ace, but they have an incredible ability to gravitate towards germs like flies to the sauce on meat pies. It’s a case of Westinghouse to the rescue, with their handy Hygiene Plus functionality. Stop germs spreading through your laundry by activating this option and your wash cycle will conclude with a soft, prolonged 40°C vapour spray that has

been proven to neutralise 99.9 per cent of common household allergens and bacteria, while being gentle on your fabrics.

What many may find is the best feature of this 500 series machine is just how quietly it does its job. The inverter motor – warranted for ten years – regulates vibration, resulting in a quieter cycle. And all while using 50 per cent less energy than old school washing machines with its respectable Energy Star rating of five.

YOUR TIME IS UP! In the past, picking a time for your load to hopefully dry was complete guesswork. Westinghouse have abolished that randomness, and the risk of opening the dryer door to crispy-fried clothing, with their clever SensorDry technology. It’s smart enough to detect when your load is dry enough, then ends the cycle rather than just keeping on trucking. Neat!

56 SEPTEMBER 2022

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