ESSENTIEL-B 8kg Washing machine ELF814-5b

For households looking for a reliable, economical and well-designed washing machine, the Essentielb ELF814-5b ticks every box. With its 8 kg capacity, it's perfectly suited to a 3-person household, offering an excellent balance between washing volume and reasonable footprint. Its 51-litre stainless steel drum guarantees both durability and gentle care for your fabrics.

Featuring a high spin speed of 1,400 rpm, this appliance ensures optimal drying of your laundry while remaining particularly quiet, with a noise level of just 72 dB in silent spin mode. Its energy class A rating delivers up to 60% energy savings compared to a class F appliance, for an estimated annual running cost of just 28 euros based on 100 cycles. A significant advantage for households looking to keep their consumption under control day to day.

The ELF814-5b offers no fewer than 15 washing programmes, including dedicated cycles for delicates, wool, jeans, cotton and baby clothing. The particularly efficient eco programme uses just 45 litres of water per cycle. For urgent needs, a quick programme washes your laundry in under 15 minutes, while the cold wash function is perfectly suited to lightly soiled fabrics, further reducing energy consumption.

In terms of convenience, the delayed end function of up to 24 hours lets you schedule your wash during off-peak hours, while the anti-crease function makes ironing easier by periodically tumbling the laundry at the end of the spin cycle. The steam programme and anti-allergy cycle provide extra care for perfectly maintained laundry, while the self-cleaning programme keeps the drum clean over time.

Safety is also well covered, with several built-in features: the child safety lock automatically locks the control panel, the anti-imbalance system stabilises spinning in case of uneven load distribution, and the anti-leak and anti-overflow systems effectively protect your home. The washing machine also includes a microplastic filter, reducing the amount of synthetic fibres released into wastewater with every wash.

With its compact dimensions of 60 x 85 x 50 cm, the Essentielb ELF814-5b fits easily into any layout, and its depth even allows a tumble dryer to be stacked on top. Built with spare parts available for 14 years, it boasts a durability index of 8.1, a mark of an appliance designed to last.