Purchasing decision:
Equal first ... we have bought for 369 Euro incl. Delivery Amazon Bauknecht. A great value and ultimately the decisive factor for our purchase decision. Because we had the winner (Siemens iQ300 / identical Bosch WA 28425) still on our list, but were not prepared to pay 80 euros more. Had the Bauknecht cost 400 euros or more, the Siemens / Bosch, it would have happened, especially since it is here (as with Miele) are German companies (Bauknecht one of Whirlpool and has not a single plant in Germany .. but at least have the management). But anyway, this point did not lead. Turkish BEKO should still be quite good, but came to my personal experience is no longer in question, since my last one was disintegrated in 2007 with the years so slow gradually to the current test. Possibly you should also install times the long-term quality in the test ratings. ;-)
Why the WA PLUS 744 or Siemens iQ300 (or Bosch):
- Large display with washing-start function (Siemens) or programmable Washing (Bauknecht)
- 7KG drum
- A +++ (in washing machines, the difference A ++ to A +++ is much more relevant than, for example television equipment)
- Water-saving function
- Different selectable standard programs (jeans etc.) and short cycle.
- Price max. 450 Euro with certain quality and durability requirements
Those were the main points on the list of requirements that the three producers were all united. The Bauknecht is the
Siemens / Bosch taking place in tests and reviews, but was able to convince the price.
Delivery / unpacking / connection:
Punctual and reliable Spedition had to date signed in 1 day before delivery with a time window.
Unfortunately when Bauknecht and Amazon no preferred date was possible (at the Siemens Amazon would be gone .. also at no extra charge) but it was also because I'm on vacation. As announced, the forwarding called again at 1 hour delivery and confirmed the exact delivery date. No sooner said than done, were the two drivers with the washing machine
with me at the door. I think for a small tip, they would have had to be unpacked and set up quickly .. but
Not be. Delivery So as always 5 star !!
Much packaging is to the machine not more and I was surprised that 4 Styroporeckschoner Foil be enough + Styroporfuß + cardboard to protect the part during transport sufficient. Well, this also has the advantage,
I could see right away that there is no damage could be present. Unpacked and with little waste (also a benefit) was the machine quickly. 4 Loosen retaining bolt and turn so that the water connection.
Well ... and since I was a little disappointed. Is with us even a Bosch Maxx7 EcoSpar, what unfortunately not matter which machine is made of high quality. Nothing against the Bauknecht but the water connection the Bosch comes up with a brass flange and the Bauknecht has as a cheap plastic thread. So badly made that I only once 10 min. needed to get the plastic screw on the metal threads of the water connection. As for a machine of 750 Euro list price must be no longer possible.
Well, be that as it be. Connecting went smoothly, was well described and easy.
First washing:
Operation is super simple, self-explanatory and must find words of praise. Otherwise, everything is as desired and
described. However, the machine does not work but is noisier than our Bosch (BJ 2008) but so loud that
it would be unbearable. It is not unreasonable.
Conclusion:
For the above-mentioned 370 Euro incl. Delivery highly recommended. The machine looks good, is easy to
use and features an extensive selection program was easy to install and is for us exactly
Correct. Not so great I found the plastic thread (water supply).
ADDENDUM:
Meanwhile, countless laundering charges have already been produced and I'm really excited about the machine. And
Theme "loud" had my wife with big question mark looked at how I could do such a thing, because the
Noise holds absolutely in the frame, even if it is a little louder than the Bosch. Well, so are different perceptions.
Also .. the wash results are really good!
