AEG fully integrated washing machines fit behind a door that matches your kitchen units, so the machine is hidden rather than being a white front in the middle of your cabinets. The 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series models here suit anyone planning a new kitchen or replacing a built-in machine who wants a tidy, uniform look.

The first choice is drum size. The 6000 Series takes a 7 kg load, which is plenty for most couples and smaller households. The 7000 and 8000 Series models step up to 8 kg, which helps with bedding, towels and family-sized washes. Energy ratings differ too: the 8000 Series is rated A and the others are rated B, so it should cost a little less to run over the years. Every model lists 14 wash programmes and a B spin efficiency rating, and spin noise is similar across them, at 68 to 70 dB. The 7000 Series spins at up to 1600 rpm. None of these machines doses detergent automatically or connects to an app, so you get a straightforward machine with fewer extras.

Before you buy, check that your housing and the door fixings suit the product dimensions, because an integrated machine has to fit its cabinet exactly. To narrow it down, start with capacity, then choose the A-rated 8000 Series if running costs matter most. To see more of the range, including front-loaders that don't need a cabinet, browse all AEG washing machines or the AEG freestanding washing machines.