New home, new machine

[lavamat_jon]

Hi all,

Moved into my new flat this weekend just gone, all settled in now and just thought I'd give my pennies worth on the machine.

It's a Beko WM5120, and to be honest I'm quite impressed for a sub £200 machine. Doesn't mess around on the cycles, 2 hours standard or 1 hour with quick wash, good rinse spins, and doesn't mess around spinning, just drains, distributes then spins without any bursts.

Not a bad machine at all, to be honest it seems to be programmed much better than my sister's Zanussi Essential.

Jon

 

[lavamat_jon]

Control panel

Nice and simple

 

[lavamat_jon]

Got my old faithful dryer back with me

 

[lavamat_jon]

And a shot of the kitchen, bit blurry I'm afraid as I had to do a sneaky pic but you get the idea

Jon

 

[cleanteamofny]

Very nice, I know this feels like home!
And great water level on that washer, does it go higher during the rinse phase?

 

[passatdoc]

Where's the Brown Betty teapot? Where are the teapot cozies?

Are you SURE this photo was taken in England???

 

[favorit]

That is the actual rinse level on half loads

Hi Larry,
I bet that shot has been taken on the last rinse.....those drops on the glass door are due to the fabric softener

 

[chestermikeuk]

Congrats!!

All the best Jon in your new abode, looks great, those Beko seem to be good machines....

Whats the powder dixan?? Any space for a hoovermatic!!!

Cheers, Mike

 

[vacbear58]

Best wishes on the new place Jon

hope it works out well for you. Kitchen does not look bad at all - and dont forget that if there is not room for a twinnie, the Hoover wringer washers will fit into the smallest space - even under the draining board Who needs a Beko anyway LOLOLOL Or it looks like separate fridge & freezer just outside - get them up on a shelf and there will be PLENTY of room to fit a Supertwin under them

Al

 

[dyson2drums]

Hey Jon

Congrats on your new place.

WOW, this machine sure goes beyond my expectation, nice water levels and easy to use.

All the best

take care

 

[lavamat_jon]

Larry/Favorit - that's the rinse level if you have quick wash selected, it deletes a rinse but compensates for this by doing deeper rinses. On the standard cycle the water is just above the lip of the drum. When the drum is stationary it is quite deep on the quick wash rinses - up the flat part of the door glass.

Jim - we did actually buy a teapot lol, it usually lives under next to the kettle but was on the draining board when the picture was taken, it's well used .

Mike - yes so far it seems to be a decent machine, seems to have better cycles than Indesits of a similar price. Very interesting sudslock routine too - will cut the spin out, fill the sump up, then drain again and carry on rather than just sitting there pumping like a lot of other machines seem to do nowadays. Ariel powder, and unfortunately no room for a twinnie, that and I'm not quite sure what the flatmates would say hehe. But yes - would definitely recommend the Beko for a budget machine - not just that, but parts are interchangeable and very inexpensive...

Al - yeah, stacked the fridge and freezer outside the kitchen to accommodate the tumble dryer, needs must and all that lol. Of course there is plenty of space in the parents garage for a twin tub, so who knows hehe. Saying that, if I did have a twin tub here at the flat, I could always use the machine when its dormant to roll my pastry on .

Cheers guys,

Jon

 

[foraloysius]

What? No dishwasher? LOL

Congratulations on the new flat. My second hand appliances dealer thinks Beko builds the best washing machine in the lower price range. He extended his business by starting new machines from Beko. He wouldn't have done that if they were no good. He loves appliances way too much. So happy washing with it.

BTW, good to see the Lavatherm back. No dishwasher though...

 

[matchboxpaul]

Congrats on the new place Jon.

Liking the facing each other set up in the kitchen and drooling over the lavatherm. Lovely machine.

In my previous place, I used the WMA520W which, I would assume, would be the earlier version of yours. Deffo looks similar. Did the biz for a household of 7 with little fuss - so much so that landlord bought another one to work alongside it.

Enjoy the new place and the Beko.

Cheers
Paul

 

[vacbear58]

Pastry

Well Jon, you know me well enough by now to know that a place to roll pastry would always be important to me LOLOLOL
Al

 

[aquacycle]

Thank god it wasn't the bottom end machine that takes 3 days to do a wash cycle lol. Congrats on the new place J, can't wait to come see it, if you'll have me. I knew you'd cave with the dryer lol. xx

 

[appnut]

Jon, congratulations on moving into the new flat!! You tryinig to make me feel old mister? You've literally grown up before my eyes over the years--you & Jamie both!! Is there a dishwaher about somewhere?

 

[richardc1983]

I have exactly the same extractor unit as you! However loads of cornflakes fell in te top once from the cupboard so whenever I turn it on they spit out.

Your oven looks better than mine though!

 

[a440]

Congratulations on your new place Jon!
Everything looks so nice and tidy!
Brent

 

[aquacycle]

I've just noticed Jon, that was the same kitchen and cooker/hob we had in the flat, remember?

Be careful! Those hobs are a nightmare for burning pans