My first impressions are that this is a well thought through machine, with sleek lines and a spec to match. I have owned many washing machines in the past including AEG washers and maybe its because of the new developments in parts, however, this seems so much quieter than anything I have had before. Only when the drum is on full spin can you hear the whisper of it running and that is only when you’re straining to see if it’s on!The machine as you would expect from AEG is great looking unit, white with a large clear red display, a 9kg washer with a 1400 spin speed, rated A++ for efficiency and given a Gold on review web sites for energy saving. It doesn’t stop there a washing drum designed pattern to help create a layer of bubbles between the fabrics and the drum ... MoreMy first impressions are that this is a well thought through machine, with sleek lines and a spec to match. I have owned many washing machines in the past including AEG washers and maybe its because of the new developments in parts, however, this seems so much quieter than anything I have had before. Only when the drum is on full spin can you hear the whisper of it running and that is only when you’re straining to see if it’s on!The machine as you would expect from AEG is great looking unit, white with a large clear red display, a 9kg washer with a 1400 spin speed, rated A++ for efficiency and given a Gold on review web sites for energy saving. It doesn’t stop there a washing drum designed pattern to help create a layer of bubbles between the fabrics and the drum to stop them rubbing, a detergent drawer with 4 slots, pods, pre-wash and then the usual main wash & softener slots.As you imagine with a name like AEG it comes with a full complement of setting accessible from the solid clicking dial and highlighted on the clear large red display with 10 pre-set washes: Eco 40-60, Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool\Silk, Steam, MyMix 69min, 20min 3Kg, Outdoor and Anti-Allergy Vapour1. Eco 40-60 - Perfect for colourful items which is designed specifically not to fade your fabrics.2. Cottons – Maximizing the load at 9kg load and full at 1400 spin. The standard Cottons program lasts over 3 hours 5 minutes; however, this can be reduced if necessary, by using the time saving option.3. Synthetics - Great for all sports cloths.4. Delicates – A mild wash with lower spin to protect delicate laundry items.5. Wool\Silk – Given the Woolmark this programme can wash your ‘hand wash only’ items.6. Steam – A great time saver, cleaning and removing the need for ironing in sub 30mins.7. MyMix 69min – A great clean, whilst using minimal energy during the cycle.8. 20 Minute Quick Wash – This only takes small washes of 3kg or less, if you are in a hurry it’s a great programme.9. Outdoor – As the name indicates this programme is perfect for mud and grass-stained items of clothing.10. Anti-allergy Vapour – Maybe the best till last! This programme removes bacteria and excess detergent, fantastic for delicate skin or sufferers of allergies.I have to add that even though it has everything you could wish for an is quitter than any machine before they haven’t forgot to style it to ensure its sleek looks would be at home in anyone kitchen or laundry room.