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Looking for the ultimate in economy? The Danby
DTT420W is a no-frills top loading
washing machine with separate spinner. It is ideal for young families or
for a vacation home washer. Despite the lack of features it does a good
job cleaning clothes - if you don't mind the extra work that a twin tub
washer requires.
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Quick Specs
| Capacity |
10 pound |
| Presets |
2 wash options (normal & gentle) |
| Extra Features |
Lint filter |
| Washing Method |
Activator |
| Annual Energy Consumption |
537 kWHrs |
| Depth |
17 2/16 in. |
| Height |
36 4/16 in. |
| Width |
28 15/16 in. |
Full Review
The Danby DTT420W is a bare-bones twin tub washing machine. This type of
machine has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to repair. It is a
portable machine that can be hooked up anywhere there is water and electricity.
The kitchen tap can be used for the water supply and the drain water can go into
the sink.
The attractiveness of this machine lies in its low cost. It also does a good
job cleaning clothes, but can't handle large items like sleeping bags or
comforters. There are two settings on the Danby DTT420W for agitator action -
normal and gentle. Other than that this is a manual machine. Water temperature,
wash time, and water level are manually controlled.
There is a timer on the Danby DTT420W so the machine will stop agitating
after a preset period. After that you must lift the wet clothes into the
spinner. The spinner speed is a whopping 1600 rpm - enough to remove most of the
moisture from the clothes. Be careful though - this spin speed is too fast for
delicates such as woolens.
The mechanical controls on the Danby DTT420W are clearly labeled
and easy to use. As befits a budget machine there are no dispensers for
fabric softener and bleach.
The Danby DTT420W is not the most energy efficient washing machine. It
consumes quite a bit of electricity, but this will be somewhat compensate by the
reduced electricity needed for drying the clothes.
The portability of the Danby DTT420W is one of its strong points. Anyone with
limited space can store the machine out of site until laundry day. It is easy to
hook up and plugs into a standard electrical outlet. The Danby DTT420Wcomes with a one year Parts and Labor warranty.
In Use
The Danby DTT420W is a quiet washing machine with a rust resistant galvanized
steel cabinet. It does a good job washing average loads of
laundry, but is not suitable for heavy loads. The Danby DTT420W is not a good choice for a large family or anyone who does heavy loads
of laundry but is ideal as a vacation home washer or for small families with
limited space.
Washing Machines Review rating: 3.8
Buying Information
Available from: Abt Electronics
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