CANDY Ultra HCU1482DBBE Freestanding Washing Machine, 8kg

CANDY Ultra HCU1482DBBE Freestanding Washing Machine, 8kg Load, 1400 rpm, Android App Enabled, Eco Cycles, Water&Energy auto sensing, Black [Energy Class D]
Candy Smart Pro Washing Machines:



Full load in 59 minutes
Wash a full-capacity load in just 59 minutes. This is a handy option for daily washing and laundry that does not require a high intensity cycle.
Weight: | 67 kg |
Dimensions: | 56 x 65 x 89 cm; 67 Kilograms |
Brand: | CANDY |
Model: | 31011531 |
Part: | 31011531 |
Colour: | Black |
Batteries Required: | No |
Manufacture: | Hoover Candy |
Dimensions: | 56 x 65 x 89 cm; 67 Kilograms |
Love it easy to use large enough for a family of 5 loving the smart features and creating own cycle to suit needs and quick 14min cycle when in a hurry
Just purchased matching tumble aswell
Been using only for a few months but so far so good. Haven’t used the smart touch option but others might find this useful. This washing machine has plenty program options but can be a bit complicated so I’m always referring to the instruction booklet. The machine looks great and well designed. a couple of small gripes though. The cover for the filter at the bottom is very difficult to open and could easily break as its quite flimsy plastic. The biggest problem though was the length of the waste hose which meant I had to spend extra money on an extension kit. If it wasn’t for those two little problems I would have given 5 stars.
Only thing I don’t like about this is if you try to use the app it only tells you what settings you need to use instead of actually sending the wash to the machine like the dryer does
No problems so far – running smoothly and efficiently- good product- recommend
Great sized washing drum.Very easy to use.
I have only used tbe short ecenomy wash so far but very happy with how clean my clothees have come out and also the washing is spun so well it has dried on tne line quite quickly.
The only possible issue is the door handle is plastic so not sure how robust it will be.
Other than that.Perfec
Spin is decent and fairly quiet.. for the money it’s a nice machine!
Soap draw is quite short .. not sure why makes it s bit fiddly but it’s fine!
This is a reliable machine with many different programmes. Easy to use. It does not tumble dry though.
Its a very quiet machine, the only minus
is the filter latch keeps falling down.
The manual does not state this anywhere I can see, but would be good to know: when the cycle has ended, the panel shows a code of “56Y” or “S6Y”I thought it was an error code and was pulling out my hair, but after googling, it actually stands for “Standby” and this code will always show when the cycle has ended and you have not yet turned machine off. Would have been good to know!!
Also worth noting – there was a fairly big dent in the front when it arrived – the guys pointed it out to me. I personally don’t mind too much, but you might.
However , I bought this washing machine for my son & I paid extra for the service to have the machine installed & the old one taken away.
This did not happen. The men delivering refused to connect the machine & would not take the old one away.
It made what should have been a happy time very stressful & caused a lot of anxiety for both of us. Very disappointed that the service as described did not happen. I was not charged for the extra service that I had requested.
Its a lovely washer, leaves the washing smelling lush, only down fall for me was it says WiFi enables wich I assume people would think can use around the home, but that’s so wrong, every wash you use with WiFi enabled you have to scan it like you do when u pay for something in a shop wich was a massive let down for me, also when unbowed there was a dint in the bottom right corner.
But not at all happy with the warranty registration process, which involves third-party insurance company Domestic & General – who have the most atrocious online reviews.
The extended 10-year warranty offered FOC is for parts only, excluding the “card” – which is the master circuit board. Does that mean this expensive component is prone to failure and has an inherent flaw known to the manufacturer?
After registration, I was bombarded with pressure sales calls trying to upgrade me to full parts and labour guarantee – cost 145!
Extended warranties are well-known to be a consumer rip-off, so are Candy looking after their customers’ best interests by involving a data-harvesting insurance company?
Consumers have statutory rights, which apply well beyond the first 12 months on electrical goods costing several hundred pounds. If the “card” – or any other costly component – on my washer should fail prematurely, I’ll be off to the small claims court without further ado. And I’d advise others to do likewise.
Shame on you, Candy. I registered my warranty at service.candy-domestic.co.uk, not with Domestic & General.
After several pressure sales calls, I deregistered and had my personal details removed under data protection legislation.
Wouldn’t recommend bothering with the utterly pointless App either. Waste of time, and another component to go wrong.
I have tried out several of the programs and found them all fine and as they say in the book. I would recomend you read the instruction book, the selection of programs requires a little study. I have not yet attemped to conect my smart phone, I don’t feel smart enought, But my daughter is coming to show me. I have to say I am very happy with the machine and it performs as expected, I can’t say any thing about it’s noise, for the reasions I have given. I will point out I live a lone so no deeply soiled cloathes, but all the washing I have done is perfect. So I have to say I am very pleased with it. One point, there is a bit that is meant to go on the bottom of the machine, but the instalers didn’t put it on, and because of the comucation problems I have no idea why. It seemed to be a black sheet of material and go’s on the underside of the machine, I think I should have asked amazon, they are always so good about things, but I didn’t Ho Hum.
First off I thought the service superb, the extra cost for removal of the old machine and fitting of the new one well worth it, and I found the fitters professional, polite and efficient, with the whole process complete in less than an hour.
We have had the machine now for around two months with it doing an average of two loads a day having no issues at all. The controls are simple and instructions easy to follow. The machine in my opinion is quite noisy but we have been more than happy with its washing performance.
Overall a lower end budget machine which does a good job of washing, it is on the noisy side, and has an energy class of E which means it will cost more to run and not as good for the environment as a better rated machine. I found the fitting and removal service superb and would recommend this machine if you are budget limited as was our case.
The delivery was great..I wanted free delivery so had a 12 hour slot but you are rung 30 mins before delivery and can track delivery van so I knew when it would be . 2 very nice Brazilian guys removed old machine, installed the new and removed all packaging in less than 15 minutes . They were polite and cheerful.
I had a backlog of washing so did 2 cycles yesterday on day of arrival. One using rapid 44 min cycle of moderately grubby stuff, other jeans cycle, this morning a synthetic cycle that weighs the clothes to make as efficient a wash as possible. All have cleaned the clothes well. I like the fact I can reduce the temperature and spin for all programmes . I use 20 mostly , occasionally 30. Not noisy and even.when on 1400 spin ( jeans ) the machine didn’t jump forward and the noise was acceptable..I like the way I can see how long a cycle will be and how much time is left.
Just really impressed…the machine but also Amazon’s delivery / service package for an item like this.
On Friday I tried everywhere to get a quick delivery on a new machine but simply couldn’t (Christmas, covid, you name it – all made it impossible.
Then I looked at amazon. Found this Candy and decided this time to go with a brand that has a good reputation for washing machines.
I paid 21 to have my old machine taken away with wrapping from new one, and the new one installed. Delivery was set for Monday and, if I’m honest, I was expecting to be left down on that.
So when I got a text from Amazon at 07:19 on the Monday, telling me they would be there in 30 mins I was relieved and surprised. Yes it meant they would be here whilst we were trying to get ready for school but we could manage.
Well readers, at 8:00 a.m. my new machine was in and on its test wash and the Amazon guys were on their way to their next job.
The machine looks lovely in situ and certainly the spin is quieter than I expected. Very happy and would definitely recommend giving amazon a go for household appliances. Curry’s and AO beware!