Cut through the jargon with our washer dryer glossary. Find out everything you need to know to help you to make the decision to find the perfect appliance. Our glossary of terms is really handy so be sure to check this section out and find just what you are looking for.
A list of glossary terms
| Term |
Definition |
| A |
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| Anti Crease Programme |
At the end of the cycle the drum will continue to occasionally turn, this untangles the clothing and helps to reduce any creasing making doing the ironing easier Back to top |
| Audible End of Programme |
When the washer dryer cycle is complete the appliance will make a sound to alert you that your load is ready to be emptied Back to top |
| B |
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| Built in - Integrated |
A washer dryer which is built into existing kitchen units not changing the current look and feel of your kitchen Back to top |
| C |
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| Child Safety Lock |
A great safety feature which makes it impossible for your child to open the washer dryer Back to top |
| Condenser Drying |
The water expelled during drying is collected within the washer dryer and can then be emptied when the cycle is finished or when the bottle is full Back to top |
| D |
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| Delay Timers |
A useful feature which allows the washer dryer to be programmed to start at a time which has been selected by the user Back to top |
| Delicate Wash |
A great feature which really takes care of those more precious items of clothing, taking away the hassle of washing by hand Back to top |
| Drying Load (kg) |
This is the amount of laundry which the washer dryer can dry in one cycle, the larger the drying load the more laundry you will be able to dry in a cycle Back to top |
| E |
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| Easy Iron Programme |
This programme relaxes the fibres in the clothing in a slow tumble action and reduces creasing meaning it is easier for you to iron your clothing Back to top |
| Energy Consumption |
The amount of energy which will be used during a cycle in the washer dryer Back to top |
| Energy Rating |
This is the rating which is given to a washer dryer for its energy performance, currently the highest washer dryer rating is A Back to top |
| Energy Recommended |
These are washer dryers which have been recommended by the Energy Saving Trust, a more energy efficient choice Back to top |
| F |
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| Freestanding |
These are washer dryers which can stand alone without being built into existing units Back to top |
| Fuzzy Logic |
A brilliant feature which does all of the work for you. Sensors inside the washer dryer automatically adjust the programme according to the wash load Back to top |
| G |
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| H |
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| Half Load Function |
A useful feature which adjusts the amount of water used during smaller loads inside the washer dryer, saving time and energy Back to top |
| Hand Wash |
A programme which allows items which are labelled to be washed by hand to be washed on this setting and treated gently, meaning no more hassle washing by hand Back to top |
| High - Low Drying Settings |
This option can be selected to ensure your laundry is dried effectively, selected different temperatures for different fabric Back to top |
| I |
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| Intensive Wash |
A more thorough wash which is ideal for heavily soiled clothing Back to top |
| J |
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| K |
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| L |
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| M |
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| Memory Function |
A clever feature which remembers your favourite programmes making it quicker for you when doing the laundry Back to top |
| N |
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| Noise Level (dB) |
This is the amount of noise which is created by the washer dryer during the cycle. This is measured in decibels and a quieter model is ideal for less intrusion into your daily routine Back to top |
| Number of Drying Programmes |
The amount of options which are available on the washer dryer when doing your laundry Back to top |
| O |
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| P |
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| Pre Wash |
Gives your laundry a short pre wash before a main cycle, which is ideal for wash loads which have been more heavily soiled Back to top |
| Q |
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| Quick Wash |
A rapid wash feature which is great for lightly soiled clothing or when you are in a hurry Back to top |
| R |
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| Reverse Action |
A reverse action prevents clothing from tangling in the wash by switching the direction of the tumble and going into a reverse action during the cycle Back to top |
| Reverse Drum |
This is a type of drum inside the washer dryer that can turn in both clockwise and anti clockwise directions Back to top |
| Rinse Hold |
This feature helps to reduce creasing when leaving damp clothing in the drum once the cycle is finished by leaving the clothes soaking in water until a convenient time for you to select a spin programme to finish the cycle Back to top |
| S |
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| Silk Wash |
Designed especially for silk clothing, your silk items are carefully looked after during the washer dryer cycle, removing the need for washing by hand Back to top |
| Spin Performance |
This is the rating which is given to a washer dryer for how well it can extract water from your laundry Back to top |
| Spin Speed (RPM) |
This is the speed of the washing machine spin cycle. This is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM), a faster spin speed expels more water form your clothing during the cycle Back to top |
| T |
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| Time to End Cycle |
A timer is displayed which shows the amount of time which is remaining until the cycle ends which is ideal for planning your washing times more efficiently Back to top |
| U |
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| V |
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| Variable Spin |
Washer dryers with the ability to adjust the speed at which the drum spins during the cycle Back to top |
| Variable Temperature |
A feature which gives you the freedom to change the temperature of the cycle when you choose to, allowing you to customise your own wash cycles Back to top |
| W |
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| Wash Performance |
This is the rating which is given to a washer dryer to rate how well it cleans your clothing Back to top |
| Wash Load (kg) |
This is the amount of laundry which can be washed by the washer dryer at one time, a larger wash load is great for larger families Back to top |
| Water Consumption |
The amount of water which will be used during a wash load Back to top |
| Wide Opening Door |
A convenient feature which allows you to load and unload bulky items more easily, great for quilt covers and towels Back to top |
| Wool Programme |
Taking great care of your wool items making sure your clothes are constantly and gently moving in the water preventing stretching and eliminating the need to wash by hand Back to top |
| X |
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| Y |
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| Z |
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