Family of 3 in Spain looking for new 8 or 9kg washer (and fridge)

We’ve moved to Barcelona and now moving to an unfurnished unit soon. We have a baby, so laundry is like an every-other-day task. At first I had budgeted around 800-1000 euros for a washer (don’t need a dryer), and with that I could’ve bought a Miele I think 9kg with TwinDos tech. But then I saw an LG with Steam technology that I thought is pretty cool and good, and now I’ve come across a Bosch-owned Spanish brand called Balay. Some will turn their nose on it thinking it’s a cheap brand, but every review of their fridges/laundry machines I’ve read is actually quite positive (more positive than Miele, in fact, but that might be because of expectations relative to how much money has been spent). And I can get a Balay with automatic dispenser (like TwinDos) for 2/3 or even 1/2 the price of the Miele.

So I just wanted to ask
1) if anyone has any experience with Balay, and
2) Do you have any recommendations otherwise?

As a sidenote, also looking for a fridge, around 350-450L net capacity, and ideally with decent energy rating. Freezer at the bottom is fine (though I prefer side-by-side, but they usually have lower energy ratings). Budget again around 1000 euros.

Thanks!