LG F1495BDA: 28 facts and highlights

Machines with a load sensor can weigh the load and adjust settings accordingly. This means you don't have to feel as guilty about doing a smaller load as the machine will use less water.

The appliance is either Energy Star Certified, or has an EU energy efficiency rating of A++ or A+++. This means it consumes around 20-30% less energy than is required by the minimum local standards for energy efficiency.

A faster spin speed means you can get things cleaner with a lower temperature of water. Using a fast spin also extracts water, meaning that the clothes come out nearly dry. Generally, anything over 1000 rpm is very good.

With a wider range of programs to choose from you can be more specific and choose the best, most economic program for your needs.

This means you can stop the machine if you want to add something you forgot, or get something out that you need urgently.

With a lower noise level for washing you can worry less about disruption and may be able to do a wash at night or while reading.

During a spin, machines can get quite noisy. With less noise the machine is not as distracting and you won't be restricted to using it at certain times.

More weight capacity helps if you want to wash something heavy like curtains. A traditional household machine can hold around 6kg, so with a machine much bigger you may waste energy using it when only half full.

The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

With a transparent door you can look inside the machine and see what laundry is inside.

Machines which use less water are good for the environment and can save you money in utility bills.

Aqua stop machines have a special mechanical system which cuts off the water flow into the tub if a fault occurs with the inlet pipe.

A child lock enables adults to prevent or restrict children’s use of the device.

A direct drive motor has no belt and pulley. This means it wastes less power in friction, are less prone to breakdowns and have longer lifetimes in general. They are able to operate more quietly and with less vibration.

Dot matrix displays can show important text or graphics using a matrix of lights or mechanical indicators like the display on a calculator.

Front loading machines are good as you can use the space above and sometimes stack a dryer on top. In general front loading machines use less energy, using less water by only partly filling the drum and obtaining higher spin speeds which clean without requiring as much heat.

This is the maximum amount of time you can set the machine to begin in the future.

The detergent drawer is washed automatically to prevent a build up of old detergent.

Any faults with your machine can be detected and diagnosed at an early stage with a smartphone. The machine will send a signal indicating what is wrong and how to fix it, without you having to call for help.

With a delay start option you can schedule the machine to begin at a later time. You can also set the machine to wash at night if your electricity is cheaper outside of peak times.

Lower moisture levels after a spin mean that the laundry won't be as damp when you take it out. It will be lighter to hang up or take less time to dry in the dryer.

How much power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in.