Do not buy if you want it to last
1/5
Broken after 5 months use. Just finished 1 load, loaded up the next and hey presto it wouldn't turn back on. Diagnosed the problem ourselves, start switch had gone. After some research this seems a very common problem. Seems even the replacement may break so could not be bothered with the hassle and ordered a higher end more expensive brand to replace this useless cheap one. My advise: do not buy this if you want a machine that lasts, buy better.
AO we have no issues with, always great delivery service. Just wish we had researched a little more before buying Hotpoint!