Even though these programs that do in 12 Minutes are handy for single items or items that need washing quickly due to stains, as mentioned they can't handle 7kg with 1200rpm spin in 12 minutes!
That said though, look on the Russell Hobbs washer at ASDA Direct.com & read some reviews on it. It's your worst horror...people are actually washing FULL LOADS ON THE 12 MINUTE WASH!!!!!
That disgusts me entirely, I could only imagine that in a few months the machine will be growing mould literally EVERYWHERE.
The Quick 30 on our LG is regularly used though, great for washing when your on your way out but I do use the Synthetics / Cottons Programs too.
there is nothing wrong in having a cycle thats 12 minutes this means that 12 minute is also an energy saving cycle 1 wash 1 rinse final spin cycle complete if my duet had that kind of wash cycle i would only use that cycle and not normal and on cold water wash rinse setting of course.
While on can and have seen wash cycles around 12mins or less on top loading washers, there just isn't a way a front loader could do the same. Well not one for domestic use anyway especially if it must heat the water.
Don't believe the hype! They now have a 15 minute cycle on some machines which I will never use. Please! Give me a break! I'll stick to normal wash for my full loads, thank you very much!