It is a great machine with many washing options and really cleans well. I previously had a Beko for 6 years and it was just out of warranty when the sides rusted. This then went within in the machine. I called Beko to see of any other consumers had the same problem. They advised no and could not give an explanation as to why it had happened. Even though I was out of warranty I was offered a grat price to purchase a new machine which I did. So far all great.