Guest blog by Steve Twiggs
If you LOVE ironing, then this might not be the washing machine for you!
The Panasonic NA168VS4WGB utilises SMART STEAM FUNCTION to reduce wrinkles, so you spend less time ironing. It also removes allergens, which are the substances that can cause an allergic reaction or irritating rash. You can even just freshen up your clothes without washing. In fact there are five steam programmes available.
The washer boasts an A+++ energy efficiency class, and claims to be 35% more efficient than other washing machines currently on the market. Its large 8kg load capacity means you can wash more at a time or use this function to wash larger items such as a quilt. On the front control panel is a host of 
convenient buttons; reduce spin from maximum of 1600rpm (even on a 50 minute wash) to 500rpm, reduce temperature down to 30 degrees or cold wash, operate up to 24 hours delay timer, programme an extra rinse, reduce ironing and an eco button to help bring down household costs. The flexibility is impressive with its mode button allowing individual spin, rinse hold or just drain for drip-dry fabric which needs reshaping whilst wet.
The machine is fitted with sensors to detect the load size and adjust the wash accordingly, as well as adding more water if the load has been overdosed with powder and needs to be diluted.
The HydroActive+ system ensures deep penetration of water into the wash drum through five nozzles to give better results… and of course a more efficient rinse to help get clean results with less powder residue, saving time and energy.
The brushless DC inverter motor gives longer lasting, more controllable and more efficient operation along with the silent arch design of the drum frame making it whisper quiet.
All-in-all this is an impressive, flexible, efficient and quiet machine. If you would like to see it for yourself, try out the controls and hear how quiet it is then please call into your nearest Hughes branch and ask for a demonstration. This model is currently available with a five year guarantee to give you that extra peace of mind.
