Groupe Brandt BFV1008 is a fully automatic washing machine suitable for washing textiles which have been labelled as machine washable by the manufacturer. It features a range of washing programs including a 60° short program for lightly soiled coloured cottons and a delicate program for woollens and hand wash items. The washing machine has a detergent dispensing drawer with compartments for washing detergent, fabric conditioner, and starch. It also has a suds pump and a strainer in the water connection hose to prevent blockages.