Hi Chris
Good luck in your new pad!
Thanks for the pictures. The kitchen looks really nice and I hope you can live with those appliances. I have, previously, ripped out integrated (Hotpoint badged Smeg) and replaced with standard. The kitchen looked ok, not totally butchered but not as good as when the appliances were built in.
I don't know anything about `Diplomat' - isn't it an own brand for MFI or something? That washer looks very familiar, the design of that facia has been around for about 20 years across Europe. In the UK they have previously been sold as Electra machines and as Servis, but I have no clue as to their origin. You say it's quiet - and I notice it has a simple 500/1000 spin option, these two facts would lead me to believe it might be an induction motor machine?
It's a delight to see the old UK numbering system back in use- I'd love to be able to do my towels on number 2, sheets on number 4 and clothes on number 5 like in the good old days! The temperature dial is nice too as it gives you some control over it - the alternative in that type of machine might be the dreaded, inaccurate, `timed heat'..... You mention quick cycles - fantastic - and if you do want a longer one, of course you select program 1 but leave it on 40 degrees, for example. It looks like a very useable machine, I just hope the quality is there for you. And the big question - does the cupboard door stay shut on a fast spin or does the machine shake it open?!!!
I pray the dishwasher will hold up - haven't seen an exposed heating element for a while..... based on past experience with built in dishwashers it might need treating with a gentle hand LOL. I recognise that dispener arrangement from somewhere with the circular twisty off rinse aid thing. My brain is letting me down. Is it similar to my ex Zanussi or to a very old Hotpoint Aquarius? Dunno.
Anyhow, thanks again and best of luck with the flat and the appliances.
Nick
