As about 2 weeks ago, had given up the ghost, our washing machine that had dutifully performed their daily duties 14 years old, I decided to buy this machine because only the energy savings justify the new purchase .. I have the machine last week on Monday ordered (slightly cheaper as it is today) and on Thursday of last week the machine was delivered. It has the forwarding one hour before it has delivered phoned my wife, so that she could walk away from work as late as possible. The machine was carried by the shipping employees in the basement and a small extra charge, you have the old machine (about 80 kg) taken and connected the new machine. Super fast delivery and great service. Thanks to Amazon and forwarding (shipping free !!). The machine washes well and has for example a wool program that I know of our ancient machine ago and I've usually found in any other manufacturer. (The old machine was also from the same manufacturer). Otherwise, the equipment is perfect. Washing performance is very good and the 7 kilo drum is not a disadvantage, because the machine has a built-in balance and water, energy and detergent consumption adapts to the amount of laundry. Now comes the kicker: On the website of AEG a 5 year guarantee is awarded for this machine. This is not mentioned on the Amazon site and also delivered the documents speak "only" by 2 years warranty. I then wrote an email to AEG (contact on the AEG side) and have today received the promise that I get the confirmation of the 5 year warranty in the next few days by post. I find great. If the machine still so good washing performance shows how in the last week and 5 years guarantee on this machine is a real buy recommendation.