Kernau KFWM 6423.1 I Steam
Uses less electricity than 74% of the 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €26 a year, €262 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 42 kWh
- Typical 56 kWh
- Running cost
- €26 / year
- −€9 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 43 L
- Typical 43 L
Near the middle of its group: 25 % below the typical 123 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. At 73 dB it is 3 dB quieter than typical for its size. Of 13 Kernau models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Jul 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 248 of 2,967 washing machines, under 7 kg by yearly consumption. 247 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Corbero CLA6J12WTH 92 kWh same
- Gorenje W3G6PS62A2 92 kWh same
- Kernau KFWM 6423.1 I Steam 92 kWh
- Sangiorgio AMICA 612AI 92 kWh same
- Electrolux ETE6162P1A 913138592 92 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KFWM 6423.1 I Steam | XQB60-168 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €26 | €15 | −€11 |
| 5 years | €131 | €75 | −€56 |
| 10 years | €262 | €150 | −€112 |
| 15 years | €393 | €224 | −€168 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cost by how often you wash
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people · 110 washes | 46 | €13 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 92 | €26 |
| Family · 330 washes | 139 | €39 |
Spin noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Kernau KFWM 6423.1 I Steam (this model) | 92 | — |
| 53 | €11 | |
| 75 | €5 | |
| 75 | €5 | |
| 75 | €5 | |
| 75 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 42 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.620 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 6.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 43 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:18 h
- Spin speed
- 1,000 rpm
- Spin class / remaining moisture
- C · 62.4 %
- Spin noise
- 73 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 850 × 600 × 500 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Kernau under one model number.
KFWM 6423.1 I Steam
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Kernau KFWM 6423.1 I Steam cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 92 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €26 a year, or €262 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
43 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 9.5 m³ a year at 220 washes.