Written on: 19/01/2010
I have had this machine for at about 6 years and it is used several times a week. I only ever use the reduced time cycle which takes about 30 minutes, and I was at low temperatures as much as I can. I normally use an environmentally friendly liquid detergent and I am always happy with the result. With hindsight, I would have used a regular water softener as there is considerable scaling after 6 yrs