Review of popular Vestel washing machines of the Turkish brand

The Vestel brand is not as well known as the others. Russian buyers know it better as a manufacturer of televisions and refrigerators. Few people know that the company produces decent models of washing machines, distinguished by their reliability, despite the budget cost.

• Description and history of the Turkish brand Vestel
• Characteristics and features of Vestel SMA
• Rating of popular models
• Expert advice
• Consumer Reviews
• Catalog of Vestel washing machines with characteristics

Description and history of the Turkish brand Vestel

Vestel household appliances are widely represented and known in the European market. The country of origin is Türkiye. The company unites 19 organizations, its factories are located in Germany, Russia, Romania, England, France and Italy. The Zorlu Group holding includes the well-known Walthem and Vestfrost.

In addition to producing household appliances of its own brand, in its factories it produces products of other popular brands Daewoo, AKAI, Orion, Toshiba, Gorenje, Philips, and others.

Tray SMA "Vestel"

Vestel products have been represented on the Russian market since 2003. Initially, the plant assembled televisions. Over the following years the company grew and expanded. The range now includes cookers, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines.

Currently, production in the Russian Federation is suspended due to the economic crisis. The pause has lasted since 2014. There is a high probability that it will be resumed under favorable conditions.

Vestel FLWM 1241

Highest spin speed

This washing machine is optimal for daily use. It will successfully remove the smell of sweat from sportswear, refresh bed linen, and remove stains from children's clothes. The unit can also cope with complex stains; it is enough to leave the laundry in the soaking mode and then start an intensive wash. A distinctive feature of the washing machine is that it can not only be placed separately in the kitchen or bathroom, but also built into a cabinet, covered with a countertop.

+ Pros of Vestel FLWM 1241

1. backlit display, displays the washing cycle, additional modes, time until the end of the wash;
2. electronic control with additional changes in water temperature, wash duration, spin speed;
3. high spin speed – up to 1200 rpm;
4. imbalance protection and foam control;
5. There is a delayed start timer for washing.

— Cons of Vestel FLWM 1241

1. high water consumption - from 47 liters.

Characteristics and features of Vestel SMA

A big plus of this company’s products is the presence of instructions in Russian with high-quality translation. In Russia there are several large factories of this company that produce washing machines. In the event of breakdowns, there are no problems purchasing replacement components.

Features and advantages of Vestel washing machines:

• The discreet and refined design of the devices guarantees their combination with any type of interior.
• Convenient and intuitive controls.
• The range includes narrow (small-sized) and full-size models.
• The imbalance settings allow you to minimize the noise of the device during operation.

• The devices are equipped with protection against voltage surges in the network.
• They have a high energy efficiency class.
• Vestel washing machines are equipped with security options, including child lock.

Are you unplugging your washing machine?

Oh yes! No

All devices have the modes necessary for comfortable use, including the ability to control water and electricity consumption at partial load. This allows you to reduce expenses on utility bills.

The drum structure is designed in such a way that delicate fabrics do not suffer during washing. When the load is full, an additional rinse is automatically activated, for the reason that laundry detergents are usually not completely rinsed out of a large amount of laundry in the standard mode.

Review of models and customer reviews

The Turkish manufacturer is trying to please Russian consumers as much as possible - they have to compete with German, Italian and Korean brands that are respected by our customers.

The instructions are written in Russian - from them you can learn how to use Vestel washing machines, what modes and programs there are in a particular model.

Among the models presented by Vestel, white color predominates. All machines have front loading and standard height and width dimensions - 85 and 60 cm, respectively. The diameter of the hatch is also standard - 30 cm. The depth is different, there are narrow and full-size modifications. All models are very similar, the only difference is in the nuances - the depth, loading size and some other parameters vary.

All Vestel SMAs have plastic tanks - this makes them less heavy and noisy and reduces the cost. Plastic tanks are inferior to their stainless steel counterparts in strength - they are characterized by increased fragility. However, polymer tanks are now installed in most washing machines offered on world markets.

Important! Don't confuse the tank with the drum and don't get scared. The drum is always made of stainless steel, and the tank is the part in which the drum itself is placed.

F2WM 840 - the most common inexpensive machine

Free-standing narrow SMA with a small load. In one cycle you can wash only 5 kg of laundry. The drum capacity is enough to serve a small family. The control panel has a digital display, a rotary knob and regular buttons.

• Capacity: 5 kg.
• Water consumption: 43 l per cycle.
• Spin speed: 800 rpm.
• Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including washing delicate fabrics, economical, anti-crease, for sportswear, quick, soak).
• Energy efficiency class: A+.
• Washing/spin classes: A/D.
• Safety: partial protection against leaks, child protection, imbalance and foam level control.
• Noise level (wash/spin): 58/75 dB.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x42x85 cm.
• Weight: 60.5 kg.

Pros:

• Saves energy. Can save 10-20% per month.
• Simple and convenient management - users have virtually no questions.
• It spins well, even at 800 rpm.
• There is a blocking of unauthorized intervention - an important thing for families with children.
• There are modes for shirts and a casual option - convenient and economical.

Minuses:

• There is no time display. It's a small thing, but users really appreciate the ability to see the time remaining until the end of the cycle.
• Too much weight. For a device with a load of only 5 kg, the weight of 60 kg is a bit much.

WMA 480 - with removable cover

Ultra-narrow washing machine with a removable lid for installation. It can be built under the countertop or into one of the kitchen cabinets. The machine has a very small load - only 4 kg, which is enough to serve 1-2 people. The control panel is equipped with a digital display - the user can read the most important information about the current operation.

• Capacity: 4 kg.
• Water consumption: 43 l per cycle.
• Spin speed: 800 rpm.
• Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including delicates, prewash, economical, anti-crease, sportswear, quick, mixed fabrics).
• Energy efficiency class: A+.
• Washing/spin classes: A/D.
• Safety: partial protection against leaks, child protection, imbalance and foam level control.
• Noise level (wash/spin): 58/74 dB.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x36x85 cm.
• Weight: 57.5 kg.

Pros:

• Compactness. This narrow device can fit in the smallest apartment.
• If the legs are positioned correctly, the device operates almost silently.
• High quality washing and spinning.

Users did not mention any shortcomings, except that they noted that the design was not the best - but this is a matter of taste. The WMA 480 is a great option for people on a budget. This small washing machine takes up minimal space - it is perhaps the most compact version in the Vestel model range presented on the Russian market. The modification is also suitable for an elderly person - inexpensive, with regular buttons, and small in size.

F2 WM 1041 - with large hatch

Free-standing frontal apparatus. The capacity is average - 6 kg, which is quite enough to wash a small family. The device is controlled using buttons and a rotary knob. This modification has a hatch diameter of 33 cm, which is 3 cm more than other cars of this brand.

• Capacity: 6 kg.
• Water consumption: 47 liters per cycle.
• Spin speed: 1000 rpm.
• Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including for delicate fabrics, children's clothing, sportswear, super rinse, quick wash).
• Energy efficiency class: A+.
• Washing/spin classes: A/C.
• Safety: partial protection against leaks, child protection, imbalance and foam level control.
• Noise level (wash/spin): 58/77 dB.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x42x85 cm.
• Weight: 60.5 kg.

Pros:

• Optimal load level - with small dimensions, this modification can serve the average family.
• Compact - the device will fit in cramped kitchens and bathrooms.
• There is a 15-minute mode.
• Simple controls.

Minuses:

• Tinted glass - the washing process cannot be seen through it.
• There are cases of factory defects.

Users who encountered defects were able to exchange their faulty devices in the store. So the Turkish brand does have defects, just like other more well-known companies, but, as practice shows, there are no problems with exchange.

Vestel WMA 6100 – with black hatch

A stylish model in which the first thing that catches your eye is the elegant black hatch. Otherwise, the model is not much different from other representatives of the Turkish brand.

Options:

• Capacity: 6 kg.
• Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
• Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including Delicate, Economical, Sportswear and others).
• Energy efficiency class: A+.
• Washing/spin classes: A/C.
• Safety: protection against leaks, child lock, imbalance and foam level control.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x42x85 cm.
• Noise level (wash/spin) - 58/77 dB.
• Additionally: removable cover for installation under the countertop

Pros:

• Large capacity.
• Wrings out and washes well.
• Nice hatch.
• If the load is incomplete, it shortens the 3-hour program by 1 hour.

Minuses:

• If imbalance occurs, it begins to “jump.”
• On short modes there is only one rinse and you cannot add more.
• Although there is a display, it does not display the time until the end of the wash.

Vestel F2WM 832 – mini with small load

In appearance, the machine is unremarkable - the design, to put it mildly, is inferior to more modern solutions. But this model is purchased for small kitchens or small bathrooms. It is also suitable for a lonely person.

Characteristics:

• Capacity: 4 kg.
• Spin speed: up to 800 rpm.
• Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including Gentle, Economical, Anti-crease, Fast, etc.).
• Energy efficiency class: A+.
• Washing/spin classes: A/D.
• Safety: partial protection against leaks, child lock, imbalance and foam level control.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x36x85 cm.
• Noise level (washing/spin) - 58/75 dB.
• Additionally: you can choose the washing temperature.

Pros:

• Affordable price.
• Almost no noise.
• Easy to install.
• The SMA is equipped with a delayed start.
• The time is counting down on the display.

Minuses:

• Does not signal the end of the program.
• Weak LEDs on display indicators.
• Unpresentable design.
• Inconvenient cuvette for detergents.

Expert advice

Before you begin connecting and operating a household appliance, you must carefully read the instructions. For washing, you need to use only special products that are intended for automatic washing machines. To get the best possible result, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Wash light, colored and black items separately.
• Sort laundry not only by color, but also by type of fabric.
• Be sure to read the manufacturer's recommendations on the item's tag and follow them.
• Check your pockets carefully, they should be empty.
• Wash bras and other items with small parts in special bags.

• Do not store dirty laundry in the washing machine.
• After completing the work, wipe the drum with a dry cloth and leave it open to dry for 30-40 minutes.
• Carefully close and open the hatch door.
• Do not exceed the dosage of washing powder.
• Do not use the device if there are any malfunctions. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Vestel washing machines are reliable, functional and durable. And most importantly, they are accessible to the average domestic consumer. Therefore, they are worth paying attention to.

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conclusions

Let's summarize:

• Consumer reviews are mostly positive. The main emphasis is on the combination of affordable price and performance.
• The main characteristics of SMA are close to the average consumer needs. Affordable prices and ease of operation make Vestel functional washing machines attractive to buyers. But distrust of Turkish products and insufficient promotion of the brand played a role - cars from this manufacturer are losing in popularity to their Italian, Korean and German counterparts.
• There are no models with drying in the presented assortment. On the official website you can look at washing and drying machines, but they are not currently available for sale. Apparently they are too expensive for a Turkish brand. Still, Vestel is chosen because of its affordable price, and versions with drying are much more expensive. Here potential buyers can see photos of all Vestel SMAs and their characteristics.

Washing machines of the Turkish brand Vestel are in demand among consumers who are not looking for super durability. The Turks supply the Russian market with high-quality and competitive washing machines that can not only wash clothes, but also save resources.

Consumer Reviews

It copes with its functions - washing and spinning - perfectly! This is my second vestel, I am pleased with the price-quality ratio. There is protection from children, which is important for me. There is a "shirts" mode. Everyday washing is an excellent option for underwear and children's underwear. I hope for a long, fruitful work with her))).

Vestel F2WM 840Irina

Well, in general, if you put aside all the quibbles and remember how much it costs, and see its beautiful hatch and in general, it washes cotton quite well on the program, and spins it almost dry, then in general it’s not a bad machine. On cotton, the wash lasts more than 3 hours, but it can detect if the load is not full, then it washes for about 2 hours.

Vestel WMA 6100Kirill

We bought it when we moved into a new apartment, soon a child was born, the machine washes every day, sometimes twice. For 2.5 years nothing has happened to her, she is always ready to work. Now we are changing the apartment, leaving everything we have, we need to buy a new apartment again, and I decided that I would buy the same one, especially since the price has not changed during this time. Absolutely satisfied, I recommend it to everyone.

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Vestel F2WM 840

Cheapest of the models (2015)

This is an ideal budget washing machine. The domestically assembled unit copes well with complex stains, if you do not skimp on washing powder. The maximum load of 5 kg is standard for a family; double bed linen and a couple of towels can be placed in the drum at a time. Thanks to electronic control, the housewife can add wash time, cancel the spin cycle or reduce the spin time.

+ Pros of Vestel F2WM 840

1. standard washing modes are supplemented with special ones;
2. there is an “anti-crease” function for shirts;
3. economical washing reduces the consumption of water and washing powder;
4. To remove old stains, you can use the soaking mode;
5. spin at 800 rpm practically spins clothes dry;
6. price: from 11,800 rubles.

— Cons of Vestel F2WM 840

1. The plastic tub vibrates at high spin speeds.

Reviews of Vestel machines

Real consumer reviews will help you find out how high quality washing machines Vestel creates. Here are some of them:

VaLerIa_beauty

We bought a Vestel AWM 1040 6 years ago, and I can confidently say that the right choice was made. This is a narrow model that fit perfectly into our small apartment and made virtually no noise. The machine never failed, it always washed things and wrung them almost dry. I was also pleased with the variety of modes with a program for children's things. And thanks to the regular use of special products, no scale has appeared, although our Stavropol has very hard water. Yes, and periodic washing of the internal surfaces was easy; everything is easy to remove and wash.

Arishka12

When we purchased the Vestel OWM 4010 LED for our dacha, we focused on cheapness, and for the money the washing machine offered the widest functionality and capacity. But in reality it turned out to be not entirely practical, and I have something to compare it with, since I have an expensive LG at home. Firstly, I was disappointed by the many useless modes without convenient express or economy washing. Secondly, not all preset programs can be changed in temperature and time, which makes the cycle very long, because just one standard rinse takes an average of 40 minutes. At the same time, things become very washed out. Thirdly, there is no child lock, but this is rather my fault.

The disadvantages include poor washing and poor-quality spinning when fully loaded (here 5 kg).

Maria Yakushkina

I use Vestel WM 1234 E4, and I have a double impression of it. On the one hand, the model is not bad, narrow, easy to control, washes quite quietly and has many modes, including a convenient program with quick wash. On the other hand, it wrings things out noisily, and sometimes even “forgets” to wring things out, even with the additional launch of a special program. I also consider the disadvantage that there is often water left in the powder receptacle, which cannot be poured out carefully. There are also problems with the timer: sometimes the time is reset abruptly, and sometimes the designated 15 minutes stretch for half an hour.

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Vestel FLWM 1261

For maximum load

She is almost ready to do laundry on a production scale! Do you have a cat who constantly marks heavy curtains? Or a baby enjoying puddles on a blanket? Now, in order to get rid of dirt on fabric, you don’t need to take heavy items to the dry cleaner. The washing machine drum can hold up to 9 kg of laundry. And you can wash it all in one wash. Just the perfect device for a large family!

+ Pros of Vestel FLWM 1261

1. the housing can be placed separately or built into a kitchen set;
2. saves energy (class A++);
3. high spin speed, adjustable, you can cancel the spin completely;
4. 15 standard washing programs;
5. There are special modes: for underwear, delicate fabrics, wool;
6. The drum is designed for 9 kg of laundry.

— Cons of Vestel FLWM 1261

1. very heavy – 75.5 kg.

A large assortment of models in a wide price range (from 11,000 rubles to 40,000 rubles) allows a person of any income to choose the ideal Vestel car. When purchasing, consider how much clothing you have to wash and how often. The more children you have in your family, the more often it is necessary to remove stains, so for large families, machines with a large drum are suitable, and for young couples with small children, machines with the largest number of different washing programs are suitable.

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