Washing machine RIP

[KosherBacon]

Our horrid, rubbish 7 year old Samsung washing machine has finally given up the ghost and we need a new one
Of these three washing machines, which would you get? I want one that has a handwash cycle and if possible a wool cycle, but would be able to do a cold rinse and good long wash for reusable nappies.
Bosch A
Bosch B

John Lewis ownbrand

I think the JL brand is made by Zanussi and nobody I have spoken too recommends Zanussi (mostly British Gas engineers that have repaired various white goods for me).

We have stuck to Bosch and been served quite well. I did look into where they were actually made and Bosch UK can tell you if you call with the model numbers. Only the £600+ ones are actually assembled in Germany. The ones you're looking at are more likely Eastern Europe or Spain. However, the parts (motor and PCB) could come from all over the world.

All the engineers have told me that the gold standard is still Miele, but would choose Bosch if on a tighter budget.

Personally, I would get the one with the WAQ28461GB as I find twisting the dial easier for programming.