How easy is the Hoover H-Wash 300 Pro integrated washing machine to set up and use?
It generally takes longer to install an integrated washing machine than a freestanding one as the cupboard door needs to fit perfectly on the machine, and it will usually require a professional.
However Rachel says, “My partner installed [the Hoover H-Wash 300 Pro] and, as is normal with these sorts of jobs, it took longer than anticipated. Overall, he found it OK to install, but it took a couple of hours.”
She adds, “I initially found it hard to use as I wasn't used to a touchscreen washing machine. I still need to learn more about the different cycles.”
This integrated washing machine can also be used with the Hoover Wizard app, which is easy to install and set up on either an Android or iOS mobile device or control via Alexa or Google Assist. It can be used to remotely control and operate your machine, download extra cycles and run diagnostic checks.
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How well does the Hoover H-Wash 300 Pro integrated washing machine clean and spin?
The Hoover H-Wash 300 Pro integrated washing machine benefits from 15 different wash cycles, including All in One 59, 20, Allergy Care, Eco 40-60, Rapid, Soft Care, and Wool & Handwash, as well as a Steam programme.
The All in One cycle allows you to mix lights and darks so that you don’t have to separate them pre-wash, and you can choose to run the cycle on either a 20 degree, 60 degree or speedy 50-minute wash.
Our tester, Rachel, loves the Rapid cycles in particular as they allow her to drastically reduce washing and spin time for small loads (1.5kg for 14 minutes) or any items that need to be washed last minute such as school uniform or PE kit.
She says, “My favourite features are 1600 spin and 14 minute or 30 minute washes! I use these most of the time for speed and efficiency and they hopefully help in reducing [energy] bills too.”
She continues, “I find it cleans far better than my last machine even on the shortest wash. I pre-treat really tough stains beforehand as this is what I have always done, but I find it cleans all items well. The fast spin is AMAZING, especially with the current [cold] weather. It is a complete blessing.”
The maximum 1600rpm spin speed is more than you'll find on most 9kg washing machines (you’ll usually find the spin speed capped at 1400rpm), so the Hoover H-Wash 300 Pro is ideal for reducing drying time, particularly during the winter months.
Other useful programmes include the Steam cycle (which reduces both bad smells and wrinkles without the need for a full wash), Easy Iron (which reduces creases) and Allergy Care, which helps to get rid of allergens and bacteria - ideal if you have allergy or eczema sufferers in your household.
The machine also boasts a KG mode, which weighs your load during the first four minutes of a cycle to automatically calculate how much time and water is needed for the most efficient wash.
There’s a 24-hour start delay so that you can start a cycle whenever you want to, including in the middle of the night when energy costs are cheaper. You can also pause the machine midway through a cycle if you’ve forgotten items such as a sock or pair of underwear.
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