New Candy Aquamatic! +other changes

[nrones]

Hello guys!

I wanted to create a thread finally regarding some non-make up changes (so this is not about new design or sth like that) but changes about Candy washers inside.

Starting with AQUAMATIC.
New range Aquamatic (outer design is the same, with changed control panel), called AQUAMATIC-TEMPO, because time is reduced more/less on all programmes.
As all Candy machines, they are equipped with sensors, so machine cuts out the time and decides rinsing type depending on the load.
Finally, machines have a new drum, (nothing special, but different to the older one), that is slightly bigger therefore managing to hold 4kg.
As well as new novelty to simple Candies, all machines got EcoMix 20c cycle, that is having distributions and special drum movements during the cycle.
Distri-wash is also implied on some other cycle - one more reason for washing 0.5kg more besides the drum

 

[nrones]

Candy GrandO Comfort

Story very similar to Aquamatic.
Simple range, updated with previously mentioned EcoMix 20c, and all models have load and rinse sensors, that work a little bit differently than KGmode on higher end models:
Unless machine is really full to it's capacity (and we all know how that is) it is not going to do the maximum time.
With normal loads, machines usually takes
2hours 10 minutes for Cottons 60
1hour 30 minutes for cotton 40
1 hour 10 minutes for cottons 30. (this was already on simple EVO models, and I've heared those exact times from 3 completely different users of them)

Also, a 10kg model with 74l drum (same as standard) is now available in 60cm depth due slimmer rubber seal and glass door

Catalogue is in the link

http://www.candy.it/fileupload/immagini_Multilingua/85.pdf

 

[nrones]

GrandO EVO's

New:
1.Simple models with MixPower system
2.New advanced models with MixPower system got a new programme - PerfectRapid 59'
3.Advanced models without MixPower system

Picture complies with written above

 

[nrones]

Washer/Dryers combos

now available with 8pulse/Mix power system!

The picture of evo WD with mix power system is somewhere in my computer and I can't find it, but in the LINK you have the Hoover version with 8pulse and Silent Inverter motor.

The silver Alise (without MixPower) also appeared

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househ...-8615d8p-washer-dryer-white-21327165-pdt.html

 

[nrones]

Tumble dryers & Dishwashers

One of the biggest Candy's improovements compared to the past few years. The newest ones seem to be working without any problems, especially Sensors seem to be very well. For Quality - time will tell, but so far, much less repairs with newer models, and much more sattisfied customers - with results of drying and creasing (thanks to new paddles.

The new drum is also launched, and slowly will become part of all of the dryers.

The dishwashers:
No major changes, just a few simple models are now 45 and 47db loud, 42 on the night cycle, compared to only one (complicated with dispay) that had silent motor.

That's about it, leave comments and impressions guys Any questions, please ask.

 

[aegokocarat]

Wow! Im really impressed, they look fantastic and the features sound very good!
Tom

 

[lavamat_jon]

Nice additions!  Seems Hoover/Candy are ones to watch, they seem to be one of the most common-sense manufacturers when it comes to programming nowadays.

 

Having used a "Hoover Bling" these latest models are looking promising

 

Jon

 

[aegokocarat]

Jon, what do you mean by hoover "bling"? lol
Tom

 

[nrones]

Optima's refreshed as well!

Programming same as GrandO Comfort and Aquamatic. Control panel updated

 

[aeg03]

It looks lovely. That programming with sensor technology Is impressive.

 

[haxisfan]

Thanks Nrones!

Thank you for showing these updates on the Candy range of appliances. I'm still very keen on these products. Have 'Hoover' counterpart models been updated too?

As most of you probably already know I had a little update of my own recently and I replaced my dishwasher, tumble dryer and washer (but keeping the old one too) with the 2012 Hoover models and I'm chuffed to bits with them, especially with the tumble dryer which is packed with features but above all it dryes quickly and evenly... also the bigger drum allows crease free clothes everytime (I rarely fill it up to capacity).

I'm a bit less enthusiastic with the new washing machine (but still happy with it) as it's very finicky when it comes to spin a small load... good job I kept the old 1 (Hoover too) which has always tackled every load brilliantly and it keeps to do so with the most awkward load.

Cheers

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Now, why don't they offer an Evo washer door on the dryers, just looks a bit mis matched if you ask me.
Looks great models again though, especially great to see the compact machine given another makeover! I hope they haven't introduced plastic paddles to it though? It was great to see metals ones inside the drum.

Its such a shame the UK only has the one with the jet with the LCD display, it if had the jet, I would probably buy it to test it out. The other lower models which do have the jet, also contain the loud motor, which although quieter than my WM31, I want to replace with a machine that's much quieter so it can be used more at night time, as we now get cheaper electricity.

Who knows maybe one day Candy will launch the advance top line models with jet to the UK.

 

[nrones]

New Aquamatic Drum

Hi, Glenfieldmathk1,
The new drum on Aquamatic has plastic paddles, but they are very firmly attached, same as on all other machines except Indesit which are typically loose

Here's an image, I know it's not clear as it could have been, but still shows enough

 

[aegokocarat]

hmmm, I dont think I like the drum in the new aquamatic tbh
Tom

 

[nrones]

Screwed, not welded drum!

Today I saw The new Aquamatic drum in one store I was in, and I couldn't believe even the new drum is screwed, I honestly expected it to be welded like it is on their big(standard) models

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

I actually quite like those paddles now I have seen them, thanks to your photo. They look a lot better than the shallow ones that they use in there full size machines. I just hope they introduce a larger version of the Aquamatic drum, with a larger full length paddle like in this Aquamatics into the full line.

Meanwhile - I think screwed drums are stronger than Welded, as there has been a lot of issues with Welded drums, Especially with Indesit Company & Candy Company!
I guess Candy have decided to rectify the fault properly now, I'm sure Indesit will follow.

 

[aeg03]

Very pleased to see they are using screwed drum in this model like in Electrolux Group machines. I wonder if they will start in the bigger machines one day.

Nice looking product

 

[henene4]

What i would like see on the nem dryers would be a cycle like jeans and a special cycle for synthetics ore so.

 

[optima]

Candy

Picture of Hoover/Candy's new teardrop style dryer drum & lifter.

 

[haxisfan]

Dryer drum + lifter

Well... it couldn't have changed a great deal... the paddles are exactly the same as the ones in my 2012 dryer... however those patterns in the drum are new. Shame they didn't built a shiny drum like those in some other brands.

What I mostly love about the dryer though is the way it operates... all those funny shapes and patterns are just sales gimmicks in my opinion ;-)

 

[nrones]

Infinity Drum

Wow Craig, Thank you very much for the picture!

Finally Candy stopped having plain dryer drums I hope it will produce good results

What is the model number of the machine you you took picture from?

Dex

 

[miele4life]

like the updated Candy's, I'm sure they'll sell well like they do. I've seen on YouTube that with the Aquamatics, they spin anti-clockwise as opposed 2 the usual clockwise spin on the larger models, I'm not sure of the reasoning behind this but maybe they use different programmers, perhaps nrones will know more about this, I hope clockwise spin doesn't disappear from Hoover-Candy's lol

 

[optima]

Candy

Dejan

Will get you the model number of the vented sensor Dryer on Tuesday. Here is the pic of a Grando Evo 8kg 1200 spin Washer, what a lovely machine & with a much better & heavier door design. I love it !!!

 

[nrones]

ATTENTION - 3 year free parts&labour guarantee from Hoover!

For Hoover Aristocrat models (sold at small independent retailers only) Hoover/Candy offer FULL 3 year PARTS&LABOR GUARANTEE, on all Aristocrat Appliances!

notice the sticker under the door on the machine in the image

Finally UK got at least something close to other countries where it's somewhere 2, somewhere 5 full parts&labor.

Official form is in the link...

http://service.hoover.co.uk/_common/pdf/Hoover_Promo_Hire.pdf

 

[nrones]

Dishwashers updated as well

video says it all One of my friends that alrady has 15place setting baskets did this even without those new adittions, although I think those plates were 33.5 not 35cm

Video says it all:

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

That Dishwasher isn't so great - looks a bit flimsy too when the door opened. still I like the bottom plate rack blue things that move to fit the plate inside.

Hoover/Candy Claim you can fit 15 place settings in, yet they only show 8 large plates, plus an additional plate, that's 9, of which they can all fit inside a Slimline Bosch Logixx, alongside 9 bowls, which weren't shown inside the dishwasher in the video.

It would be interesting to see if 15 place settings actually can fit inside with a video to show it all, that's 15 plates, 15 bowls, 15 saucers/side plates, 15 cups/mugs, 15 wine Glasses/glasses/platic beakers/plastic bottles. Plus 15 knives 15 forks 15 spoons & 15 tea spoons. Plus a Large oven tray/serving Dish/Large Saucepan.
If that can't fit that all in, then its technically not 15 according to a local press article which shows how even a 12 place setting dishwasher by Hotpoint could actually only hold 11, and a 13 place setting Bosch Exxcel could only hold 12, yet a Miele 12 place setting dishwasher, actually held more.

Another thing I don't get is, why only an LED Digital display, why not LCD which actually shows the programme name written on it? would be much simpler.

Has this one got that spray thing they introduced to Hoover on the bottom rack which sprays pans?

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Reply #23

Who's photo is that? They certainly don't sell Hoover Deluxe dryers in Local independent retailers!

Aristocrat models aren't available in all Independent local retailers, only Euronics stores, something to consider, as my local store isn't offering them, then I realised its an independent local but it's not Euronics its privately owned.

Meanwhile the range that the extended guarantee is available on is pretty limited, the higher end models with 10KG load and LCD display only have 1 year guarantee.
I guess there's still a 5 years Parts only guarantee with these 3 years full guarantee models?

 

[aegokocarat]

@glenfieldmathk1
Ive owned 2 hoover/candy dishwashers, they aren't that flimsy, granted, the candy nova was a heap of rubbish but the hoover slimline is very good.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Glenfield,

Euronics stores are independent retailers, Euronics is the name given to the buying group and is a franchise, much like Spar or Nisa corner shops.

 

Have you got a link to the local press article about the place settings?  Would certainly be an interesting read, especially for a local article.

 

Jon

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

It was in Glenfield Gazette some months ago (I think 1-2 years ago Leicester Mercury did something similar too as they teamed with Which? to do an article about dishwashers), I no longer have it though I will send them an Email and see if there is a response.

It was in the Agony Aunt type section, where people ask questions. Many questions were asked- 1 laundry related, and 1 dishwasher related, both responses were very in depth, some more than others, the questions went over 3 pages. Its a shame they no longer have the Q&A (agony Aunt type thing in it any more).

Someone asked why is the fluff in the dryer after drying black laundry dark blue? (response along the lines of Dark laundry is actually dyed in very dark blue dye to get the black colour, and washing has caused some of the blue dye to come out and mix with the water making it lighter in colour so you can see blue instead of black)
And then at the very bottom someone said what does place settings mean in a dishwasher.
The response went along the lines of "- each place settings hold 1 plate, 1 bowl, 1 saucer/side plate, 1 cup/mug, 1 wine Glass/plastic beaker/baby bottle/Average drinking glass, 1 knife 1 fork, 1 spoon & 1 tea spoon. So a 12 place setting should hold 12 of the items listed above, plus a large pan/saucepan/serving dish.
They went on to say that some dishwashers claim they hold 12, 13, 14 place settings when actually they don't, or manufacturers place settings are worked out differently."
They then went on to different brands and said how many they actually hold, they mentioned 2 Bosch's, the 13 & 14 models, with the 13 actually only holding 12, but the 14 holding 14? they spoke about AEG, Hotpoint and Miele also.
They finally said something like - don't buy online until you've actually seen the product, and whats on the inside, it could be smaller than you think.

I wrote down the list of items to make up one place settings, as I wanted to try in my Neff. I managed to get it all in, but couldn't fit the pan in! (Guessing my 7 coke glasses and 5 wine glasses were bigger than what they call average)!

If they respond I'll get the actual response copy & pasted over for you.