With a massive 11-kilo load capacity, the F1443KDS Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine is claimed by LGto be the largest in its range. The high-quality F1443KDS features a state-of-the-art Direct Drive motor system & advanced steam cleaning. The LGF1443KDS Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine has several unusual features, starting with its massive 11kg load capacity. The enormous drum & 170-degree door opening permits effortless cleaning of large items like duvets & curtains, & LGhas somehow managed to get this machine into the world-class A energy efficiency class too! One example of LGs innovation is the Direct Drive system, which integrates the motor, belt & pulley into a single unit that is attached directly to the drum. The result is a quieter & more durable washing machine, with the Direct Drive motor backed by an impressive 10-year warranty. Steam cleaning is achieved by a heated element above the drum, which creates a mist of steam that cleans clothes more effectively while using less water & energy. The peak spin speed of the LGF1443KD-S is 1400 rpm, though others are selectable for more delicate garments. 14 programmes are available including an allergy-care cycle with more thorough spray-rinsing, a hand wash/wool cycle that can be gentler than washing by h&, & a Quick 30 cycle that gets clothes fresh in just half an hour. An abundance of other options are available in combination with these programmes, & all are readily programmed via the large LCD screen. Theres also a useful delay timer so the machine can do its work during off-peak electric times or while youre away from home. Its clear that the LGF1443KDS Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine is much more than just a washing machine. Its nothing less than a revolution in laundry care!