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I bought this in a spur of the moment “i need a coffee maker and it can’t wait” decision. It was the best size available as i have a kitchen with limited space i didn’t want one with an espresso maker on as well, i also needed one that looked easy to clean, e.g. no fiddly parts.
This machine has a strength selector on the top of the unit, although i’ve not noticed very much difference whether it’s on strong or light, that really depends on how much coffee and water you put in.
It’s quick to filter and keeps the coffee hot. i generally don’t leave the machine on allday to drink the same coffee. I like to make a fresh pot when i want it, so i can’t comment on whether it burns it or not.
The milk frother uses a whisk rather than steam to froth it, so there isn’t the chance of scalding, but i did forget to turn the hot plate off for the milk and had a bit of trouble cleaning the burnt milk out of the jug, but i’ve not forgotten it since.
Someone else wrote that you can’t stop the milk dripping on the hotplate, well you can’t but it’s not that difficult to clean if it does. Just leave the plate on for a bit longer, without the jug on it, to “burn” the drip/s of milk and then leave to cool, you can pick it off then. Everything else is easy to clean, it either unscrews or twists off. The filter and basket just turn and clip out.
The downside to this machine is that you can’t fill the water reservoir up using the coffee jug with out splashing water everywhere. The lid doesnt lift up far enough to accommodate the size of the jug, so unless you’re an expert with a smaller jug, you’re going to have difficulties. Oh, and it’s even more difficult if you’re left handed.
The top of the lid is metal so be aware that it gets very hot and could lead to burns (it’s the stupidist part of the machines design).
Also i’ve found that the angle of the jug handles is a bit odd, i guess it’s to stop you’re fingers being to close to the hot liquids, but all my other jugs in my kitchen don’t have a handle at an angle that always makes you feel like you’re going to drop it when it’s full, so it make you want to hold the bottom, not a good choice when it’s full of hot coffee/milk
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The new model is called HF113A is a small appliance for freezing of food offered in the market in 2009 by specialist manufacturer Haier. It is a unit of small size, suitable for small spaces, with the basic character even at the technical level. It comes in white for both interior and finish.
Haier HF113A main features: capacity, features, power consumption
The new appliance that takes the name of HF113A Haier is a device that provides a single function of a food storage: in particular, has only one room used to freeze them. It is therefore a freezer, small-scale, with a gross volume which amounts to 93 liters. The actual usable capacity of the device, so called as the net is slightly less than 83 liters. These values ??are quite content, but enough if you want the device as an additional support to a primary refrigerator-freezer. Another fundamental fact about membership in the category of energy efficiency A. This parameter provides a good energy saving for HF113A Haier, is also included expenditure in absolute terms: approximately 200 kWh per year.
Haier HF113A design: size, type, color, interior
In terms of design the freezer Haier HF113A reveals a simple and compact. Shows an outer shell made entirely of white, and white appear to be the interior. This results in a completely neutral aesthetic structure, which makes small appliances extremely adaptable to any situation and environment. The placement is free and outdoors, and outlines a device that fits in the range of freestanding models. The freezer is classified as a sub-table manufacturer Haier, because of their small size. It has a height of 85 inches, a width of 50.5 cm and a depth that finally, considering the size of the door, gets to 57.2 cm. Reversible door and adjustable feet.
Haier HF113A various uses, range, other features
There are few additional features of the new, small freezer Haier HF113A. The device has three or four stars for performance, and provides power to freeze quite low, just 3 kilograms of food in 24 hours. The autonomy of the correct storage temperature in the absence of electricity is only 7 hours. The interior of the freezer is organized according to the division imposed by the presence of four transparent drawers. This appliance is equipped with internal light. Defrost is still in accordance with the manual procedure, while the control system is mechanical. It can therefore be said that Haier is a device HF113A really basic, with few additional features, who looks to the substance and simplicity. There is not even adjustable thermostat.
Haier HF113A final verdict
The new freezer to table (or under-table) Haier HF113A a device is very compact and lightweight, with a width of 50 centimeters and a height of 85 cm. It is part of the energy efficiency class A, due to reduced expenditure amounting to around 200 kWh per year of operation. The total capacity is 93 liters, but the net can be used effectively, is 83 liters. The interior of this freestanding portable freezer is organized according to a breakdown in 4 transparent drawers. White is the color that characterizes both the interior and the exterior of the appliance. Low values ??for both the freezing capacity of 3 kg per 24 hours of activity, both the autonomy of storage in case of power failure, which does not go beyond 7 hours.
Haier HF113A user review
I purchased the freezer Haier HF 113 A in a large shopping center about half a year ago. I needed a concelatore size small because I had to put it in a corner under the staircase ciocciola.
The freezer has a width of about 50cm, about 53cm deep and about 84cm high. The opening is vertical. It has four drawers that open by pulling it towards you. The drawers are not locked, so I can remove them entirely from the freezer, a great advantage for cleaning. In most of the drawers are transparent and allow you to see that I have the content without opening the drawer. The fourth drawer is larger than the others and is great for bulky products such as frozen bags of chips, 2.5 kg.
The freezer is spacious enough for a family I would say up to four people. We are two, and wrapped my freezer is not completely filled.
The freezer has unfortunately not function no frost, then 2 times a year I have to thaw it.
Unfortunately it is very noise! Perhaps it is a regular feature for the freezer, but the first few days after the purchase would give me much discomfort during the night, I love to sleep with the bedroom door open, now some days I close the freezer because the noise is annoying. During the day, but usually do not feel it.
This freezer A class energy consumption low, and I advise you to take a class for at least a freezer because it is used continuously, day and night. So even if you spend more to buy something you will always, because after you resume.
When I bought was on sale for 199.00 Euro.
I had a problem since I arrived home I discovered that after buying a house was split. I have now changed, however.
In conclusion: I recommend this freezer if you need to put away from the bedroom (for example, in the basement).
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Under the name of slang Bakko shows the small wine cellar for wine producer Ardes, the model is officially called TK 55. This is a very small electrical device, lightweight and portable, with a capacity of 12 bottles and can adjust the temperature as needed. Does not perform other functions.
Ardes TK 55 Bakko features: capacity, features, power consumption
Obviously of a different nature to refrigerators and household appliances for the preservation of the traditional mold in general are the yardsticks that can be attributed to the new wine cellar small named TK 55, a model sold very recently (2009) by the manufacturer specializing Slate and familiarly known by the nickname of Bakko. The same Italian brand, based in Bergamo area, defined as a producer of small household appliances. ” The model in question is actually a small device, with a capacity of just 12 bottles. The classification of TK 55 Ardes Bakko not follow the typical parameters of the appliance for storage either in terms of consumption, it is therefore impossible to give an energy efficiency class of membership.
Ardes TK 55 Bakko design: size, type, color, interior
The very low cost and small size are the features that can be identified, beyond the capacity and potential uses, in reference to the new small appliance called Ardes TK 55 Bakko. The second model is a generic classification in the context of so-called wine cellars (though in a sense can also be considered a mini-fridge). The external dimensions are not specified, although presumably very small. The structure of the device is obviously only a door, the exterior color is Silver but the frontal area is a transparent glass that allows you to view the content of the appliance. In the inside there are six shelves, each of which is subdivided into two spaces, to be up to 12 bottles as shown.
Ardes TK 55 Bakko various uses, range, other features
Above the door of the one that characterizes the wine cellar Ardes Bakko TK 55 is a series of LEDs likely to provide guidance and information on the activities of the small device. The model can be electrically powered appliances such as traditional storage, yet is also electrical in nature, therefore, has a predetermined range outside the context of classical power. For this reason, and because of its small size, can also be used in situations of travel or move. Ardes TK 55 Bakko belongs to classes N and SN conditions according to the classification Tropic System. It can therefore be used optimally with average content of external temperatures. An interesting feature is the regulation of temperature, from 10 to 18 degrees.
Ardes TK 55 Bakko final verdict
With the small appliance TK 55 Bakke, submitted by the Italian brand Ardes, you will have the space to accommodate the proper storage temperature up to a maximum of 12 bottles, mostly wine, but also to hold drinks or water. This is an electrical device, which has a certain autonomy, to be used in different contexts thanks to their extremely small size. Ardes TK 55 Bakko has some very interesting features, including the possible setting of the internal temperature with a minimum of 10 degrees and a maximum of 18 degrees. It has an outer coating of silver and glass in the front area with the chance to glimpse the content and then the bottles. The climate rating of the model are the N and SN.
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I’ve owned this carpet cleaner with upholstery attachment for nearly exactly two years, when purchased it was on offer at £69.99, currently £81.74 (RRP £149.99)at amazon. The first and probably most important thing I would say about this cleaner is don’t pay £149.99 or you may be disappointed.
At a lower price this cleaner was a good alternative to me to hiring a carpet cleaner – at the time I was moving out of a rental house and into my own house and so wanted to clean all the carptets myself, and this as I shall explain, the cleaner was able to do successfully, though I have a few reservations about this product, even at a lower price.
What you get
The Vax VO26 came in quite a compact box. The first task on opening the box is actually to assemble the cleaner. Now call me fussy but for an item with “deluxe” emblazoned on the front of it, but I don’t necessarily expect to be struggling with a manual, an alun key and bits before I have even started. Flat pack furniture = yes, hoover = poor show; and though it may well save on shipping it doesn’t exactly give you a great start with your cleaner, one of the pieces, a bolt to attach the handle to the body was very fiddly indeed and doesn’t give a great build quality.
The cleaner has a 3.5 litre tank in the body for the cleaning solution, and some solution is provided with extra bottles being easily purchased at Argos or Robert Dyas. There is a tank to collect the empty water, which is 2 litres big. There is a rotating power brush at the front for deeper cleaning and this can be switched off if desired and cuts out automatically if you are using the upholstery attachment. The upholstery attachment is a long tube with a toll on the end which is stowed on the handle of the machine and this attachment has a spray button to pump out water, and can also be used for edges or small areas. The whole thing is fairly bulky to store and once assembled it can’t really be unassembled – I’ve measured and I reckon it takes up about 30cm by 50cm of my very small utility room by the time you have taken into account the tubes and things on the back of the machine.
Using the machine
Now vacuuming in general is not much fun and using this machine is even less fun. You start by filling the tank (fairly easy though the design isn’t great for seeing how much you have put in and the hole to put the water in is in a funny place). Once you have filled the tank you put it onto the body of the machine and you are good to go. There are two (water protected) switches, one the brush and one on and off. On switching the machine on you can’t miss the fact that it is loud, very loud.
It is fairly easy to push along and does pick up water well – ideally you should hoover the area to be cleaned first, the brushes spin well and though tricky to manoeuvre it is ok. The dirty water tank fills up rather quickly and I would say to do one room you need to fiddle with both tanks at least twice, if not three times if your carpets are excessively dirty. Some of my carpets were very dirty, my poor daughter inherited a cream carpet previously owned by a housework shy teenager.
There was a filter on the dirty water tank of a nylon mesh. First time I used the machine this started to disintegrate and I wondered if it was packaging – it fell apart all together on two or three uses. Talking to a friend the same happened to her and she carried on using the machine. Now I don’t advise that you do this – but I was time poor when I bought this so carried on regardless – it hasn’t seemed to matter. When checking on amazon it seems other users have had this fault too, a more common fault being that the machine cuts out as it thinks the tank is full when it isn’t. My machine doesn’t cut out at all, ever, so I have to keep a careful eye to see if one tank is full and the other empty. I perhaps should have invoked the manufacturer’s 12 month guarantee, but I didn’t, and it is still working as well (or as badly) as it did 2 years later, with occassional use these days.
The upholstery tool does work well, however it is not intuitive to fit and the way it is stowed on the machine is frankly pathetic, more bunged on than carefully stowed. The 7.5 metre cable is long enough, but again the way the cable is stored lacks good design.
Does it do the job?
To be fair, yes it cleans. Even the aforementioned dirty cream carpet cleaned up well and I got my deposit back in full (yay!) as I left the rental house immaculate, so worth it to me for that alone. Your carpets won’t look professionally cleaned, but near enough. I find that I can use the cleaner from time to time in my home to get rid of children caused mess and stains, with use of a spot cleaner results are fairly good.
It is hard work to use, however, and you have to empty the tank a lot. The rug doctor that I had previously hired was nicer to use, if you have ever hired one you will know that the rug doctor isn’t much fun either.
It does clean upholstery well and it works fairly well overall, however I don’t think that it will last a long time, the build quality is just not great and neither is the design. In use the bolt I mentioned before has worked its way loose and had to be refitted a couple of times which is highly annoying. Also I think the poor design of the disintegrating filter is pretty inexcusable, though more fool me for not chasing it up.
Final verdict
Overall I would say perhaps buy one, but with reservations. If you are going to spend a fair bit of money you may be able to spend a little more and get a much better machine. I do not have a high opinion of this machine, which is a shame as prior to owning one to me Vax was the name I most associated with carpet cleaners, but I wouldn’t buy another. If you are thinking of buying one I would look at one in a shop before going ahead and purchasing so you can see the build quality for yourself. For me in actual fact the machine paid for itself in rental saved and deposit returned, however I am still not overly impressed.
