Translated from German, Kraft means strength, power and energy. These three words best reflect the message that manufacturers have laid in their product and household appliances. Strength indicates compliance with European standards; power is a wealth of experience and original ideas of designers and designers, and behind the energy lies a team of young like-minded people who do their job with pleasure and create a technique that is designed to satisfy the needs of the buyer. It sounds beautiful in words, but in reality? We offer you to find out what the Kraft washing machine is and is it so good, as representatives of the company declare this. From the review you will find out where the washers are made, what are their main features and which models are especially appreciated by users.
Kraft - whose company?
We will not beat around the bush and immediately say that the beautiful German name is hiding Russian brand of household appliances - small and large. Products differ from German companies not only in their Russian roots, but also in their price segment - Kraft appliances are available to ordinary consumers.
Despite the fact that the company is trying to meet the quality standards of its products and is actively expanding the range, there is one significant minus in all this - the country of origin. Kraft cars, like other brand equipment, are assembled in China.
Of course, goods from the Middle Kingdom are sometimes no worse than their European counterparts, and in terms of manufacturability, they are often several times superior. But one thing remains unchanged - the Chinese build quality often leaves much to be desired. This is the opinion of the Russians, and it is difficult to convince a society with established concepts. Therefore, we suggest figuring out whether the purchases are completely worthy of German, morally Russian, and really Chinese Kraft washing machines.
Features of Kraft washing machines
Only automatic washing machines (CMAs) enter the market - the brand does not have semi-automatic models.
Design
The first thing a potential user pays attention to is design. If this were not so, there would be a vertical washing machine in every apartment. Ask any owner of the front-end, why didn’t he buy a more reliable and convenient vertical SMA? And most will answer that the matter is in design. So there’s no point in arguing - design is important, and Kraft knows that. Because this is how one can explain why all models are so dramatically different from each other - one is not like the other. One gets the impression that the designers have stiffened ideas from other companies - in the assortment you will see designs exactly like those of Whirlpool, Hansa and LG.
Perhaps, with such a tricky trick, companies want to mislead the buyer by slipping an external analogue of the well-known company’s SMA. Another version - such cars will be taken by those who dream of a beautiful washing machine, but are not ready to buy a more expensive “Elgie”. Although Kraft has a line with a unique design, in which the menu on the control panel envelopes the program switch in an original way, in combination with the black fringing of the hatch, it looks strictly and stylishly.
Spaciousness
The company has a fairly rich selection of maximum drum volume. Today you can choose any of the options (in kg):
- 5;
- 6;
- 6,5;
- 7;
- 8;
- 8,5.
According to statistics, most often buy the average volume.
Spin speed
The priority, of course, is the fastest models, which can be pressed at speeds up to 1400 revolutions per minute. But for those who have drying or need things to remain slightly moist for further ironing, options up to 800 rpm are suitable. There are also a number of models with speeds up to 1000 and 1200 rpm.
Other important points:
- Display. Present in some models.
- Energy efficiency (in fact, the efficiency of the machine) - the upper classes from A + to A +++.
- Feed hole diameter. Erasing small things? Choose cars with a diameter of the hatch from 27.8 to 29.5 cm. Do you often wash down jackets, blankets and other large things? Widescreen hatches with a diameter of 30 to 33 cm are suitable for you.
- Programs. For different users, the company created machines with a different set of programs: with a small selection of 8 and 12 modes and more functional for 16 and 23 programs. These are the different modes for cotton and synthetics, Quick wash (15, 30 or 45 minutes), Delicate and others.
- Some models have an innovative honeycomb drum Crystal Care - An analogue of the famous Diamond Drum drum from Samsung.
- Guarantee. Some SMAs have a 1-year warranty, and part of the assortment has a warranty period of 2 years.
Assortment overview: models, specifications, reviews
We offer you a description of the features and parameters of the most popular models. And so that you do not have to re-read hundreds of reviews, we took the most important of them and put together lists of pluses and minuses - make sure that it is convenient.
The top 5 included such models:
- With automatic drum cleaning.
- With the largest set of programs 23 pcs.
- Super rinse.
- With a guarantee of 2 years.
- With leakage protection.
Important! On the official website of the company Kraft indicated that the equipment is insured for 10 million rubles by Rosgosstrakh. Are there any happy millionaires among buyers? One can only guess, since the button referring to insurance details did not work at the time the review was created.
KRAFT KF-EN5101W - with auto drum cleaning
One of the most inexpensive models in the line from Kraft. The machine is made in a restrained design, but almost all the basic functions are available.
Parameters:
- Drum volume: up to 5 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 23 pcs., Including Delicate, Economical, Preliminary and others.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Class of washing / spin: A / C.
- Type of control: electronic.
- Hatch diameter: 30 cm.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x47x85 cm.
- Delayed launch: yes, up to 9 hours.
- Protection: control foaming and imbalance, from children.
- Noise wash / spin: 59/74 dB.
- Tank material: plastic.
- Optional: choice of washing temperature, signal for the end of the program.
- Warranty: 1 year.
Pros:
- Convenient to use.
- Good energy saving.
- Big drum, despite 5 kg load.
- Not very noisy.
- There is a fast cycle for 15 minutes.
- Lots of programs.
- Removable cover.
Minuses:
- Not protected against leakage.
- It is not always possible to install under the countertop because of the counterweight.
KF-MD8201BW - the most functional, for 23 programs
In addition to a huge set of modes, the model has the following characteristics:
- Drum volume: up to 8 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1200 rpm.
- Number of programs: 8 pcs., Including Delicate, Economical, Blended, Wool, Pre, Super Rinse, Fast, etc.
- Water consumption per cycle: 50 liters.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Type of control: electronic (rotary knob and buttons).
- Display: provided.
- Class of washing / spin: A / B.
- Hatch diameter: maximum, 31 cm.
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 85x60x50 cm.
- Delayed launch: yes, up to 24 hours.
- Protection: control foaming and imbalance, from children.
- Noise wash / spin: 59/76 dB.
- Tank material: plastic.
- Additionally: selection of washing temperature, program end signal, auto cleaning, pause.
- Warranty: 2 years.
On a note! Kraft is one of the few who provides all the exact data in the description of its products, even such as the dimensions of the components. So, the length of the inlet and drain hose to this model is 1 and 1.6 meters, and the length of the power cord is 1.5 meters. This is very convenient when planning - they chose the AGR on the site, got acquainted with the length of communications and figured out in advance whether this option would suit you.
Pros:
- Rich functionality.
- High quality wash.
- Convenient management.
Minuses:
- Lack of leakage protection - if there is one, this is not indicated on the company's website.
KRAFT KF-EN6101W - Super Rinse
The model is unremarkable in appearance, it repeats the parameters of other cars in the Kraft line, however, it is inexpensive, and it copes with basic tasks. Like other models, it has a huge arsenal of modes.
Characteristics:
- Drum volume: up to 6 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 23 pcs., Including Delicate, Economical, Preliminary and others.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A +.
- Class of washing / spin: A / C.
- Type of control: electronic.
- Hatch diameter: 30 cm.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x47x85 cm.
- Delayed launch: yes, up to 9 hours.
- Protection: control foaming and imbalance, from children.
- Noise wash / spin: 59/74 dB.
- Tank material: plastic.
- Additionally: selection of the washing temperature, the end signal of the program, auto drum cleaning.
- Warranty: 1 year.
The only drawback is the lack of leakage protection. To compensate for this shortcoming, you will have to buy a hose with an aquastop, which will shut off the water supply in case of leakage.
KRAFT KF-MD7101BW - 2 years warranty
Immediately outline the pros and cons of the model. The main advantage, as in other AGRs of this brand, is 23 programs. The delayed start here is longer - up to 24 hours instead of 9, and the hatch is 1 cm wider than the first models and is 31 cm. Another plus to the energy efficiency has also been added. The warranty for this machine does not last 1, but as much as 2 years. The minus is the same - there is no protection against leaks.
Parameters:
- Drum volume: up to 7 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 23 pcs., Including Delicate, Economical, Preliminary and others.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Class of washing / spin: A / C.
- Type of control: electronic.
- Hatch diameter: 31 cm.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x47x85 cm.
- Delayed launch: yes, up to 24 hours.
- Protection: control foaming and imbalance, from children.
- Noise wash / spin: 59/74 dB.
- Tank material: plastic.
- Additionally: selection of washing temperature, signal for the end of the program, auto drum cleaning.
- Warranty: 2 years.
KRAFT KF-AKM65103LW - with leakage protection
Still, Kraft has cars that are protected against leaks. The model is made in a silver case and looks generally more stylish than other inexpensive devices from Kraft. The main drawback is that the software functionality is cut almost 2 times. Apparently, either 23 programs without protection against leakage, or with protection, but there are only 12 programs, you should choose.
Parameters:
- Drum volume: up to 6.5 kg.
- Spin speed: up to 1000 rpm.
- Number of programs: 12 pcs., Including Delicate, Sportswear, Fast, etc.
- Energy Efficiency Class: A ++.
- Class of washing / spin: A / C.
- Type of control: electronic.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x48x85 cm.
- Delayed launch: yes.
- Protection: control foaming and imbalance, from children and from leaks.
- Noise wash / spin: 60/74 dB.
- Tank material: plastic.
- Optional: selection of washing temperature, drum auto-cleaning.
- Warranty: 1 year.
In general, Kraft washing machines are budget options from the cheap and mid-price segment. One should not expect anything special from them, but almost any model is suitable as a “workhorse”. Share your opinion on Kraft washers in the comments to the review!