LG Electronics (LG)'s F1495BD front load washing machine received top rankings from Italy's largest consumer group, Altroconsumo, and an influential Swedish consumer magazine, Rad & Ron. LG's washers achieve their superior performance via the company's 6 Motion Direct Drive technology and the powerful Inverter Direct Drive motor. LG's washing machine took top honors from Altroconsumo for the third successive time running, receiving the acclaim at the end of last year, and twice this year. It also placed first in Rad & Ron of Sweden for the second consecutive year. The washer achieved the Ottimo (Excellent) ranking, Best Product tag, and the Buono (Good) grade, which is bestowed on the most time- and energy-efficient models. Altroconsumo is Italy's largest and most popular non-profit consumer organization. It tests and evaluates consumer goods in the first and second half of each year, publishing the results in its magazine. LG's washer was compared with twenty-six other models available on the Italian market, and rated on its ability in several categories, including washing, rinsing, drying, energy efficiency, noise levels and convenience. — SG
