Where are Stellebar washing machines manufactured?

Washing machines from unknown or little-known brands are increasingly appearing on the market. For example, people are wondering who makes Stellebar washing machines? In what country are these machines assembled? Could it be a pig in a poke, even at a low price? Or maybe it's worth considering a lesser-known brand that offers high-quality appliances? Let's find out.

Where are Stellebar machines made?

When you walk into an IKEA store, it's impossible not to notice the Stellbar appliances built into kitchen units and other furniture. You can even buy a washing machine as a complete set, which is exactly what IKEA offers. These machines are similar in appearance to Indesit washing machines, and this is no coincidence.

Ikea signed a contract with Whirlpool Corporation, whose Russian plant is located in Lipetsk. Under the contract, Whirlpool will assemble washing machines under the Ställbar brand, which is owned by Ikea. Whirlpool is known to assemble washing machines under the Indesit brand, which is why these machines look so similar.

In other words, there's no difference, no technical differences whatsoever. There's just one significant drawback: the new-branded "home assistants" are more expensive. So, does it really make sense to pay tens of dollars more for similar equipment?

Description of the Stellebar washing machine from Ikea

Now let's take a closer look at the washing machine itself. What are its technical specifications, what features does it have, and how much does it cost? We'll use a freestanding front-loading machine as an example; most models have a white body. The machine has an LCD display that shows the remaining time until the program ends.

The maximum load capacity, limited to the standard Cotton 60 cycle, is 6 kg. The maximum spin speed, which can also be set in this cycle or the Cotton 40 cycle, is 1000 rpm. The declared spin efficiency class is C.

With the drum fully loaded, the noise level in wash mode is 60 dB, and in spin mode, 76 dB. These are standard values ​​for this class of washing machine.

The duration of standard programs, depending on the temperature, is 185-195 minutes. Express wash takes only 15 minutes, allowing you to refresh your clothes as quickly as possible without damaging the fabric.In addition to four modes for washing cotton, the following modes are provided:

• standard and intensive wash of sportswear;
• "sports shoes" mode;
• washing denim clothes;
• separate modes for washing silk and wool;
• two modes for washing synthetic clothes.

Program selection, temperature adjustment, and spin speed are controlled using the toggle switches located on the control panel. All symbols are labeled on the panel, making selecting the desired program easy. Additional features include a child door lock, ECO mode, and a delayed start of up to 24 hours.

The washing machine's dimensions are standard (WxDxH) – 60x44x85 cm. This model easily installs under a countertop. The power cord is 120 cm long. The average price is $200.

   

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