Review of AEG Lavamat 66840 washing machine

GH Institute

Washing machines

Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

Features

Rated: A, A, A; 1600 variable spin; 6kg max load; set temperatures; cold fill. Digital display.

30^o cotton wash option.
Energy Saving Trust recommended.

Comments

Average wash times: 40^o cotton: 2hrs 49mins. 40^o synthetics 1hr 43mins

Good points: Good wash performance and lowest average water use of all the machines tested. This model has good choice of programmes without too many extras. The maximum 6kg load just fit in the drum.
Drawbacks: No cold cotton wash option. The fascia is a little cluttered.

Rating: 79/100

Price Range: £421 - 490

Stockist: 0870 535 0350 - http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk

GHI Test Report - May 2009

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