Second Chance Whirlpool FFWDB 964369 WV EE - 9/6kg

This Whirlpool washer dryer combination is suitable for washing large loads of laundry. The non-stop programs work easily, so I can easily wash and dry in one go. My clothes are still a little damp after drying, but are dry enough to store. Thanks to the steam function, I can freshen up worn clothes and the machine keeps my laundry fresh after the end of the program.

First impression
The first impression I get from this Whirlpool washer dryer combination is that it is a clear device. There are enough different programs for all my laundry. When I turn the control knob to the correct program, it feels firm. I feel a clear click when changing the programs. I personally like that, because my visually impaired grandmother can also use the washing machine by counting the clicks. The drum is very spacious. This way I easily wash a large load of bedding. The washer dryer combination has the FreshCare+ function. This keeps the drum moving for up to 6 hours after the wash cycle, so that my clothes stay fresh.

Wash & Dry
I use the Wash & Dry 45' program to wash my 2 work shirts. With this, my laundry is not only clean, but also dry after 45 minutes. This way I quickly washed my favorite shirt for work or an appointment. When I pour the detergent into the drawer, I notice that it is a bit loose in the machine. I turn on the program and after 45 minutes my shirts are clean and dry. My clothes still seem quite damp, but when I let the shirts air out, they are almost cupboard dry. I do think that the drum is quite hot inside. I would tumble dry my delicate clothes less quickly.

Manual non-stop program
For my larger loads of laundry, I set a manual non-stop program. I turn the knob to the cotton program and select the drying function on the display. With a few clicks, I set the degree of dryness. The disadvantage is that I can only dry a maximum of 6 kilograms, so that is also the maximum load for the washing program. If I want to wash more than dry, I set the drying program separately later.

Steam Refresh
When I take a musty T-shirt out of the closet, I freshen it up with the Steam Refresh program. Thanks to this program I don't have to wash my clothes first. When I turn on the program, the drum gently spins my shirt. The steam removes the musty smell from my shirt in 20 minutes. That saves me a lot of time. However, the shirt is quite damp after steaming. So I have to dry it for a while.

Machine points of attention:
- Read the manual carefully, because it is still quite complicated to learn everything from the machine itself. Some things are also not described in the manual, so I get a lot of question marks and you have to find out for yourself.

For example:
- is there a light in the drum? The answer is no, after looking closely in the drum
- What temperature are the drying programs? I think it can be set with a temperature knob? I still don't know, it's not in the manual or on the internet.
- Are there any additional options such as accelerating time or pre-washing? answer is no.
- I did not understand the extra drying instead of the washing-dry combination in terms of buttons. Was also described too briefly in the manual, so you had to find out yourself.
- Many buttons have to figure out yourself, too concise manual

Cons:
- No pre-programs, except for 90 degrees white programme.
- Rinsing and centrifuging option takes much longer.
- Fluff must be rinsed away with a rinsing program.

It is logical that programs take a long time, it remains a dryer combination. And one that is a bit cheaper, so fewer options.

But as long as you keep your head up, it does what it's supposed to do, and there are also many benefits. Less space, easy to connect. Doesn't make a lot of noise, washing is almost silent, it rinses nicely with a washing program, you can't really use the washing ball in the drum. I don't find spinning extremely loud compared to other dryers. Handy lid for detergent. It also washes very well, and as long as you do an extra wash cycle, it dries well. No filter, rinses everything away as long as you turn on that extra rinse program. Good price, quality, ratio.