my requirements are; 8kg load minimum, quiet, automatic load sensor, £350 max and in white! I've found the Zanussi so far (http://ao.com/product/zwf01483wr-zanussi-lindo300-washing-machine-white-29672-1.aspx?&WT.z_PT=MDA&WT.z_AT=washing%20machine&WT.z_MT=Search&WT.z_RTM=PLA&WT.z_MAT=Zanussi&WT.z_DT=c&WT.z_FT=Free%20Standing&WT.z_PC=ZWF01483WR_WH&WT.srch=1&wt.z_ag=type%20generic&wt.z_kw=aplus&wt.z_cn=MDA%20-%20Washing%20Machines%20-%20Gen&gclid=CI7ihfC5xcoCFUa3GwodzdMCUA) but would appreciate some recommendations from those who already own a particular machine that works well for them. TIA