Kernau KFWM 8512 I R
Uses less electricity than 36% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €29 a year, €293 over ten years.
- Per 100 cycles
- 47 kWh
- Typical 47 kWh
- Running cost
- €29 / year
- €0 vs typical
- Water per wash
- 48 L
- Typical 47 L
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 103 kWh a year. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Kernau has 12 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,422 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,421 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Candy CSO286TMB6-S 103 kWh same
- Nikkei SN 814DI 103 kWh same
- Kernau KFWM 8512 I R 103 kWh
- Electrolux EW6F2282E 914931016 103 kWh same
- Electrolux EW6F228E 914931045 103 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KFWM 8512 I R | H3W 48BL11H-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €29 | €15 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €146 | €75 | −€72 |
| 10 years | €293 | €150 | −€143 |
| 15 years | €439 | €224 | −€215 |
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 | 52 | €15 |
| Our default · 220 washes | 103 | €29 |
| Family · 330 washes | 155 | €44 |
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 8512 I R (this model) | 103 | — |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 53 | €14 | |
| 57 | €13 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- A
- Energy per 100 cycles
- 47 kWh
- Energy per cycle
- 0.473 kWh
- Rated capacity
- 8.0 kg
- Water per cycle
- 48 L
- Eco 40–60 duration
- 3:38 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 × 530 mm
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 10 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Kernau under one model number.
KFWM 8512 I R
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Kernau KFWM 8512 I R cost to run?
At 220 washes a year it uses about 103 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €29 a year, or €293 over ten years.
How much water does it use?
48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.