I've been using it for 10 years and found it to be a great machine that's easy to use with ease of program selection for the type of clothes you're washing, and additional programs for flexibility. Just make sure you read the manual to get the most from it. I use it mostly at the reduced 30C temperature setting and it cleans just fine, while doing a wash at 60C once a month to reduce mold and smell build up as recommended in the manual!

Well I've had this machine now several years and have nothing but praise for it, it has done what it should without fault or problem and NO I DONT work for or have any connection with Hotpoint. In common with any mechanical device they tend to work better when given a little attention from time to time. If it develops a problem (although honestly mine hasn't) it needs to be fixed, ignore it at your peril. Would you run your car for years on end with no attention, well yes admittedly some people would, and then complain afterwards. In reply to all those complaining about mouldy smells, the soap drawers on every washing machine I've ever had have tended to develop mouldy patches and even fungus over a period of time, its not really surprising giving what gets put in them. The remedy is surprisingly easy and obvious, CLEAN IT

Really hate this machine it doesn't even rate 1 star in my view Nothing but problems Have had to have drum replaced New motor, new filtration electrics fixed, new door and seal, front face of machine going rusty and repair man coming out yet again tomorrow as when I switch it on my house lights are tripping Will never buy anything made by Hotpoint again a complete waste of money.

I bought my machine 6years ago with a 5yrs guarantee and I've had it fixed twice.. Now my warranty has expired and that same problem has happened again.. Where do I stand?!! Get new machine! Very unhelpful staff me member then called me stupid and my machine my problem. As my mum has had a machine for the last 15yrs(not hotpoint) I thought that was how long they lasted for..not a short 6years! Very unhappy will not use hotpoint again!!

Similar to other reviews, the front housing is also rusting on our machine. We've also just been told that the door latch needs replacing and also some internal "mother-board" or similar. Have had unit for 5yrs, but the rust has been apparent for at least half of that time. Not what you'd expect from a washing machine. You'd think that they would be built for a certain amount of contact with water...

I have had this machine for just over 4 years and the bearings have gone which means it can't be repaired as we would have to buy a new drum. I had a Hotpoint machine previously which lasted over 10 years and thought it a good make. But how wrong I was. There is awful mould on the rubber round the drum and also I have noticed a bad smell like other reviewers. I still feel this is a new machine and am very angry to be forking out more money just after Christmas. Shame it says 'made in Great Britain' on the front as it's so bad! It's about time British manufacturers woke up to the competition and stopped making shoddy half engineered products that rely on cheap plastic imports. We need Britsih made machines to be well built as in the past. You can do better Hotpoint!

I hate this machine! It leaves my clothes dirty, unrinsed and sometimes with dry patches. Its all very well being ECO friendly but it lets minimal water into the drum so how can it clean my clothes? Utterly useless, I am now searching for a machine that will actually wash my clothes.

I bought this machine and have had this awful smelly and disgusing odour it can be quite embarrasing. The front door is rusting I also bought the dryer at the same time this broke about 1 year ago as the door would not close I would never buy another Hotpoint.

Unfortunately I own a WF 451, and read the reports here, I won`t spend good money after bad,i`m going back to zanussi/other

Having only bought hotpoint appliances for the last 30 years, I am bitterly disappointed with this washing machine. The front panel started to rust within a year - Hotpoint said it was cosmetic and would do nothing about it. The rubber round the door is covered in mould which won't come off. There is a continuous build up of mould inside the soap drawer, regardless of how often I clean it. It does not wash properly. I can't wait to get rid of it. I won't be buying anything from hotpoint again.

In common with other posters, same kind of experience - power board gone, with lights flashing and impossible to turn on the machine. Mould building up in the machine and smells of mildew, despite regular use. I have just been quoted '180 (I'm in Ireland) for a replacement power board and programming card, PLUS labour and callout charges. Needless to say, it's been poor value for money and I am going to dump this machine and buy a new (NOT a Hotpoint!) machine rather than throw good money after bad by paying for expensive parts and repairs. The worst buy I have ever made. I will never buy a Hotpoint appliance again. It would seem from other reviews here that there is a general problem with the power board - so the question has to be asked - is the part fit for purpose ? Is it fair to consumers to sell a machine with an expensive part that seems bound to fail after a couple of years ?

I will never buy hotpoint again this washing machine is the worse buy ever,have bought cheap washers that wash better,and last longer when you phone hotpoint all they want to do is sell you tablets for cleaning the pipes wish I had more space as this is replacement machine same machine but sligtly different wash instructions so hotpoint know there is a problem DO NOT GO NEAR THIS WASHER... Cathy Belfast

Omg where to start after having another hotpoint washer i thought i would buy this one, The worse mistake of my life, i have had nothing but problems with it, i have had the bearings done 3 times, the heater, the circuit board and even had whole new insides of the washer,

The lights flash when trying to do a 30 degree wash so i have to bang it to stop them flashing.

Well its gone again my huuby said we will repair it i was like no im paying a new one i am so fed up with this one. it has really put me off hotpoint