Stand out features
Smart Wi-Fi Connectivity
Make laundry simple with Candy RapidÓ's smart hOn app. Just snap a photo of your clothes using Snap&Wash; the app instantly picks the best, fastest wash programme, setting the right temperature and spin speed. This smart washing machine saves you time and ensures great results.
Quick Wash
Get clothes clean fast with Candy RapidÓ's quick wash programmes. Choose cycles from 14 to 59 minutes. The powerful Speed-Drive Motor delivers a deep clean up to 50% faster. Save time and get perfectly clean laundry with this efficient washing machine.
Mix Power System+
The Candy RapidÓ's Mix Power System Plus gives a better, efficient clean. It mixes water and detergent before washing, ensuring great results even at cooler temperatures. This saves money on energy bills, tackles tough dirt, and leaves clothes spotless.
Hygiene Plus
Get a truly deep clean with Candy RapidÓ's Hygiene Plus programme. In just 59 minutes, this powerful 60°C cycle removes bacteria from cotton laundry. Perfect for small loads, it ensures sanitised, fresh clothes and peace of mind.
Experience smart efficient washing with the Candy RapidÓ washing machine. Its large 9kg drum capacity means you can wash more clothes in one go, saving you time and energy. The fast 1600rpm spin speed gets your clothes much drier, cutting down on drying time. Plus, with its A-15% energy rating^ and quiet Speed-Drive Inverter motor, you'll save money on your bills and enjoy a peaceful home. Control your wash from anywhere using the hOn app* on your phone, perfect for busy days.
This Candy washing machine is packed with features to make your life easier. For less ironing, Easy Iron Plus feature helps smooth out creases. The clever KG Detector weighs your load and uses just the right amount of water and energy, while the Mix Power System ensures your detergent works perfectly for a gentle, thorough clean every time. You can even set a wash to start later with the delay timer, fitting laundry around your schedule.
*The hOn app is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei AppGallery. Also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
^A-15% energy class uses up to 15% less energy than a standard A rated washing machine.
Brilliant and simple ideas for daily life
Why choose Candy?
Candy Warranty
Candy appliances automatically come with a 12 month call out, parts and labour guarantee.
Providing that you register your purchase Candy guarantees all parts for your product for 10 years from the date of purchase.
Smart, Accessible Products
Candy offers smart ideas to simplify your daily life with a complete range of connected products and unique, brilliant solutions.
By always offering something more at a lower price, Candy makes accessibility one of its essential values.
Customer Support
Candy service makes available to you a network of directly employed engineers to provide a prompt and effective high quality of service.
If you have a question or need support, Candy Customer Service are on hand to give you assistance.
Question from LA: Asked on 16/11/2025 Does this machine have adjustable temperature and spin speeds?
Hi, it does have adjustable temperature and spin speeds. There are buttons for setting the temperature and reducing or cancelling the spin speed. Thank you.
Question from Barry ives: Asked on 08/11/2025 Do you have to use the apps or can you use the washing machine manually
Hi Barry,You can use the Candy RO1696DWMC7/1-80 washing machine manually with its physical dial and buttons; the smartphone app is optional and not required for normal operation.Thanks!
Question from G Lewis: Asked on 05/11/2025 Is this machine intergrated
Hi, The Candy RapidÓ 9kg 1600rpm Washing Machine (model RO1696DWMC7/1-80) is a freestanding appliance, not an integrated or built-in model. This means it is designed to stand independently and is not suitable for installation behind a cupboard door or within built-in kitchen units.
Thank you.
Question from John kenny: Asked on 04/11/2025 What is the warranty on the candy 1600
Hi John, this model comes with 1 year labour and 10 years parts manufacturer's warranty. Thank you.