MessageHi Colin I feel the same about hotpoint. However, my daughter has a beko machine which is 6 years old and she's never had a problem with it and it shows no sign of not even getting arthritis.. but thanks anyway. brian From: Colin Phelan Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:20 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines Hi Brian, whatever about ease of operation without sight I would not buy anything with moving parts made by Beko -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Williams Family Sent: 01 September 2011 21:14 To: access uk Subject: [access-uk] washing machines Hi from time to time on this list there is an enquiry about washing machines. machines are constantly being updated and so it's quite hard to keep track of what is available. so, has anyone bought one recently? We are on the lookout for a machine which will take a large load due a large family. found an ideal machine today, a Beko, but as it gives no audible signal when buttons are pressed, it would not be suitable. the lady i spoke to a Beko was extremely helpful and would like me to email her my suggestions. would be grateful for any advice. Brian.