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Weissgauff washing machines present german brand with centuries of history. We will find out if this technique really embodies the famous German quality, where it is assembled and what models the manufacturer offers.
What brand is Weissgauff?
The company of the same name was founded in Germany at the beginning of the last century by engineer Gauf and inventor Weiss. From their surnames, the name of the company was created. Today, this brand is used to sell household appliances under the halo of “German quality”. At the same time, the company does not hide the fact that all products are manufactured at factories in China, Turkey, Romania and Russia.
There is an opinion that Weissgauff is the same fake brand as Hansa or Emperorinvented by Russian businessmen. Again, it is no secret that the main “target audience” of the company is Russian consumers, and the representative and owner of the brand is the Russian company Megalex. So from the “Saxon roots”, perhaps, there is only one name left … Let’s see what kind of cars the Weisgauf brand offers and what reviews their owners leave.
Models overview
In the Weissgauff assortment, only frontal CMAs are free-standing and built-in. With and without dryer. The focus is on the most popular machines – full-size devices with a large load from the middle price segment. All modifications are capacious and have a high spin speed.
Features of CMA Weissgauff:
- WATER CUBE DRUM drum – allows you to wash the most delicate fabrics, protecting them from damage. The surface of the drum is dotted with tiny honeycombs, thanks to which a thin layer of water forms between the linen and its walls, protecting things from damage.
- There is a “My Program” mode – you can create a convenient mode yourself and save it for future use.
- Thanks to the two functions – “Dry” and “Wash/Dry 1 hour” – you can use the drying function both separately and in combination with washing.
WMI 6128D – the most inexpensive
Built-in frontal SMA with electronic control. There is a digital display. There is no dryer, which is quite normal for a machine in this price segment. The material of the tank is plastic, but you shouldn’t think that this is bad, the plastic tank is quieter and costs less than 60 rubles in almost all SMAs.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including wrinkle prevention, washing children’s clothes, washing jeans, washing sportswear, washing outerwear).
- Energy efficiency class: A++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Safety: full leak proof, child proof, unbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59,5×53,2×82,5 cm.
Pros:
- The device is fully protected against leaks.
- There is a delayed start timer.
- Spacious and washes well.
- Shows the time remaining until the end of the wash.
- Lots of special programs.
- Detailed Russian-language instructions – you can see error codes and other useful information.
- You can wash large items – coats, jackets, blankets, etc.
- The drum does not spoil clothes – a very delicate wash.
- It runs quietly and almost does not vibrate, only at 1200 rpm there is a slight movement. Can be washed at night – thanks to silent operation.
- High-quality spin – things after washing are almost dry.
Roomy device — just right for a family of 4-5 people. Users generally respond well to the quality of this model – the machines work for six months or more without failures and errors. This built-in washing machine allows you not only to wash a bunch of laundry at a time, but also saves space.
Consumers left a lot of reviews, the complete absence of complaints is alarming. No cons found, everyone is happy with everything. Either the model is really flawless, or the reviews are custom-made. Let’s see what they write about other Weisgauf models.
WMI 6148D – high energy class
Front built-in CMA with intelligent control and digital display. Dryer not included. The tank is plastic. The diameter of the loading hatch is 31 cm.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, washing children’s clothes, washing jeans, washing sportswear, washing program for mixed fabrics).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Safety: full leak proof, child proof, unbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x54x82 cm.
Compared to the previous WMI 6128D, this CMA has a higher spin speed and a better energy class, while the price difference is small.
Pros:
- Combination of compactness and spaciousness.
- Possibility of embedding in a wardrobe.
- Many modes and the ability to create your own program.
- There is a super fast wash – only 15 minutes.
- Delicately erases – does not tear even nylon stockings.
- Wide temperature range – from 0 to 90 degrees.
- The latches are metal, not plastic.
Cons:
- Powder cuvette extends close. There is a clear design error. It is difficult to fill the powder into the 2,5 cm gap. The user suggested that the tray extends to a distance acceptable for a free-standing CMA, but the Chinese assemblers, deciding not to complicate production, simply “crammed” their solution into the built-in model.
- Door play detected.
- The plastic and rubber parts used in the unit emit an odor.
- Additional loading is not provided – you can not pause to add things.
- Uninformative screen. It does not display the mode, it only shows the time until the end of the cycle.
- On the spin cycle – vibration, despite the careful adjustment of the legs.
- Erases noisily – there is a rumble during the rotation of the drum.
Users generously shared their impressions about this model, they did not forget the smell of rubber, and assembly errors. So much for German quality. In general, the reviews are positive, but there are enough errors in this model – apparently, the Chinese assembly is affecting.
WMDI 6148 D – with dryer
Built-in frontalka with drying, electronic control and display. The diameter of the loading hatch is 31 cm. The tank is plastic.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Drying: up to 6 kg.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including economy wash, baby wash, jeans wash, sportswear wash, mixed fabric wash program).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Safety: full leak proof, child proof, unbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x58x83 cm.
Pros:
- Washes and spins well.
- Does not vibrate and runs quietly.
Cons:
- It does not dry very well with an hourly program – the laundry has to be taken out immediately and hung out to dry.
- On long programs with drying, the machine is noisy. You have to slow down the pace.
- Linen wrinkled after washing. To get wrinkled linen, you need a washer not only with a dryer, but also with steam function. SMAs that give out unrumpled linen cost about 60 rubles. For example, SMA brand Honey or the cheaper Whirlpool with steam refreshment.
- There are complaints about the impossibility of embedding – the facade is not normally hung, it hangs crookedly. Replacing the hinges did not change the situation.
One of the users complained that this machine takes a very long time to dry – more than three hours. He was asked to set the hourly mode – washing + drying. Conclusion – it is important to understand the operating modes by reading the instructions.
By purchasing a washer and dryer, you will save on the purchase dryer and forget about linen hanging around the apartment or on the balcony. At the same time, the modification economically consumes electricity, squeezes at high speeds. As the reviews show, most of the problems are related to drying and embedding, that is, things that should look like the main advantages of the version cause the most questions.
WMD 6160 D – new with a large load
Frontal, free-standing SMA. There is a drying time. Type of control – electronic, there is a display. Weight – 71 kg. Delay timer – up to 24 hours. Traditionally, a plastic tank.
- Capacity: 10 kg.
- Drying: up to 7 kg.
- Spin speed: 1600 rpm.
- Number of programs: 14 pcs. (including wrinkle prevention, baby wash, jeans wash, sportswear wash, mixed fabrics program, super rinse).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / A.
- Safety: partial leakage protection, child protection, imbalance and foam control.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 59,5×56,5×85 cm.
This is the most capacious and most expensive SMA in the Weisgauf line. This machine, like the previous one, has a dryer. Its loading is more by 2 kg, the turnover is higher, and the price is lower. It yields only in safety – it is partially protected from leaks. There are no reviews for this product yet.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- The peculiarity of the CMA Weissgauff is the low cost combined with the possibility of embedding with a large load. Other brands have devices of this type are much cheaper. In this case, a capacious SMA is “packed” into a cabinet. At the same time, the machines, having a standard height and width, are distinguished by a small depth.
- Some users sincerely praise high-quality SMAs “from Germany”, others know that they are dealing with a “Chinese”, but admit that this time the Chinese assembly is on top.
- On the manufacturer’s website for each SMA, the minimum set of characteristics is indicated. Therefore, we were not able to compare the noise parameters of the machines, and not all machines have water consumption indicated. On average, the Weisgauf SMA consumes 50 liters of water per cycle.
- All products of the company can be found on its official website. The company provides warranty and post-warranty repairs and maintenance.
CMA Weissgauff may represent the famous German quality, but only with a Chinese accent. Washers of this brand cause an ambiguous impression – they have many technical advantages, but their implementation let us down.