Hello Folks my wife has had our washing machine for 26 years. It is a Bauknecht, a German make. If they are still around it might be worth trying. I have no idea if they are accessible but the German models are well made such as the Bosch. Happy washing days. Cheers Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:10 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines Hi Brian I would recommend a Bosch. They normally have a large capacity drum, buttons that bleep, and are hard-wearing. Personally, as a total, I find it easy to se without requiring sighted assistance. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Williams Family Sent: 02 September 2011 06:26 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines Hi Colin I feel the same about hotpoint. However, my daughter has a beko machine which is 6 years old and she's never had a problem with it and it shows no sign of not even getting arthritis.. but thanks anyway. brian From: Colin Phelan <mailto:colin_phelan@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:20 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines Hi Brian, whatever about ease of operation without sight I would not buy anything with moving parts made by Beko -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Williams Family Sent: 01 September 2011 21:14 To: access uk Subject: [access-uk] washing machines Hi from time to time on this list there is an enquiry about washing machines. machines are constantly being updated and so it's quite hard to keep track of what is available. so, has anyone bought one recently? We are on the lookout for a machine which will take a large load due a large family. found an ideal machine today, a Beko, but as it gives no audible signal when buttons are pressed, it would not be suitable. the lady i spoke to a Beko was extremely helpful and would like me to email her my suggestions. would be grateful for any advice. Brian. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq