Candy Smart Pro CS148TE Freestanding Washing Machine, 8 kg Load, 1400 rpm, White

Product Information

Featuring a 9kg capacity and an impressive spin speed of 1400 rpm, this Candy washing machine will have your family’s garments clean and fresh in a flash. Discover 14 programmes to suit all kinds of fabrics, including: Alongside the basic functions, Miele@home can extend the Anti-crease phase by 30 minutes up to a maximum of three times and let you know when your machine needs cleaning. Bosch uses Home Connect, an app that can control appliances from numerous brands. A number of its machines are smart – we've tested two – and the wi-fi capability is a 'core' feature, meaning wi-fi models are much more common than they once would have been.

As it’s rated A+++, with an A-rated spin, the Candy Smart Pro should be efficient on most cycles. I started with a cotton wash at 30ºC to test this. This cycle used 0.58kWh of power and a minimal 26.6l of water. While the maximum spin speed was only 1400rpm, it still managed to wring out an impressive amount of water – only 1.02kg remained, which equals 37.23% of the load’s original weight. Where to buy it: Appliance Centre , John Lewis or Buywise Who makes smart washing machines and how much do they cost? Once you've loaded up your washing machine, Samsung's SmartThings app can take full control. From cycle selection to making washing suggestions, the app is fully integrated with the machine. Daily 49, Spot Plus 39, Hygiene Plus 59, Rapid 14, 30, 44 minutes, Mixed and Coloured 59 special wash cyclesCandy has equipped the CSO1493DWCE with smart features so you can get the best out of your washing machine. Active Motion technology boosts the detergent action by raising the rotation speed of the drum. The result is enhanced washing results, saving you time and reducing machine vibrations. Coming with dial controls and a built in display, choosing the correct cycle is a breeze. And, its white finish ensures it will suit any kitchen décor. Remote control using an app: Start, pause and stop your wash using your smartphone, tablet, Alexa or Google Assistant. LG's smart tech has the basic functions that many of its competitors offer, including starting and stopping cycles, notifications when a job is complete and maintenance reminders. Troubleshooting: Machines can detect issues and maintenance jobs that need doing, and notify you instantly via the app.

Named programmes are always the best option on a washing machine, both for convenience and ease of use. Sadly, the control panel on the Smart Pro is symbol heavy – meaning that you might be able to remember which is cotton and which the mixed load but if you’re washing anything out of the ordinary, you’ll need the instructions, which has a useful programme table in it, to hand, or spend time scrolling through the dial one by one waiting for the display to tell you what it is. If your children have been playing outside and they’ve got a little messy, then the Extra Rinse setting will blast away any caked-on dirt. Plus, you can even delay the start of your wash by up to 24 hours, so a load will be ready at a convenient time. Smart Pro As the Smart Pro is a more affordable machine, I expected that it would make more noise than a more expensive model, although it actually wasn’t that bad. Normal washing recorded a level of just over 60dB, while the spin was noisier at 72.7dB. Both readings were taken from 30cm from the middle of the door There’s actually a good selection of 16 programmes, which can be toggled in temperature and spin speed within set parameters using a pair of buttons below the display screen and includes handy settings such as Hygiene Plus (which maintains a high temperature to sanitise the load). Beyond programmes, the options offer good washing flexibility – as well as pre-wash, you’ll find a 24-hour delay timer and steam (to make ironing easier). Its KG detector can also be used to weigh the laundry and then adjust the cycle’s length and water and energy required. Automatic program selection: After filling in a few simple details, the app will determine the most suitable program for your laundry.

Like most machines, the Smart Pro also has a countdown timer but it’s worse than useless as it’s inaccurate. On both washes, the estimated time left was far longer than stated on the screen – for example, the synthetics wash took 30 minutes longer than shown after five minutes into the cycle, and a 10-minute spin on the cotton wash took twice as long. Even taking into account adjustment by the KG detector, this makes the feature more of a loose guideline than something useful. Candy Smart Pro CSO 16105DC3 performance – Good stain removal for the price and reasonable running costs

Whirlpool's app offers basic functionality, and assisted cycles that will help you choose the right program. The new Active Motion Technology boosts the detergent cleaning action by raising the rotation speed of the drum at multiple levels, allowing to enhance your washing results, saving time and reducing machine vibrations. The 'care advisor' will ask you a handful of questions about the load, including the fabric, colour and stain before washing accordingly. The app itself is fairly simple compared to more expensive machines but could potentially be useful if you need to add extra programmes or have an issue with the machine’s functions. It also can troubleshoot small problems and can be voice controlled via an Alexa or Google Assistant.

Reviews

Both figures were about average for a more affordable washing machine and roughly matched up with the figure stated on the EU energy label: 60dB wash and 81dB spin. Described by Candy as a personal assistant, Smart Touch is available via its simply-Fi app and is the first voice-assisted washing machine. Candy claims its smart technology can help you choose a wash program, give you a maintenance guide and give you further hints and tips to get through your laundry. For in-depth running costs, I used the figures stated on the EU energy label, which assume 220 washes per year. This meant I could utilise the stated energy and water consumption figures to give an average cost per wash, using average electricity and water costs. Hoover was one of the first manufacturers to adopt smart tech. Hoover claims that its Wizard app enables you to set and save your favourite wash cycles, so you will be able to start them without any effort.

While it does not completely function over form, there’s little in the way of style details on the Smart Pro. A silver-effect finish around the door, scooped handle and an LED display are about as flashy as it gets. Given the price, this isn’t entirely unexpected, just a little out of keeping with its more hi-tech features. Candy Smart Pro is equipped with the new Simply-Fi technology, discolsing additional and unique features as voice tips, efficiency enhancer and wifi remote function intended to make washing even more smooth and convenient. Like other apps, you can start, pause and stop cycles, and it will also notify you when the cycle has finished. Here, we run through what different brands are offering in this space and how they compare with their competitors. Bosch, Home Connect

CS 1410TE/1-80

The stain strip featured, left to right – red wine, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, orange juice and gravy, all left to dry into the fabric. At the end of the cycle, the red wine remained, though fainter, and there was a trace of ketchup in the fabric.