In England, the newer washing machine have models that are made to take up to 7 kilo, front loading. My machine takes in the hot water directly and yes it has 2 hoses. But, there are extra wash cycles. And, yes, there are some machines made in England, but most parts, even on the English made machines, come from GERMANY (Imach Shemum Ve Zichrum!). English machines can wash up to and including 90C, which is extremely hot.
We were in Israel recently and washed our clothes in a machine in the apt we were in and the clothes did not come out as clean as at home. I rewashed them at home, everything came out when sprayed with St. Moritz Well Done. Phenominal stuff! And yes, Chochandpatience, one should not use it on wool things either. Thanks for pointing it out!