I LOVE THE SIZE OF THIS WASHER FOR LARGE LOADS/ HEAVY BLANKET/TOWELS.  THE PERFORMANCE IS GREAT ALONG WITH QUIET OPERATION. I ALSO APPRECIATE THE PRE WASH LIGHT TO SEE IF YOU WANT TO ADD ADDITIONAL WATER OPTION WHEN FIRST STARTING CYCLE.  I LOVE THIS NEW MACHINE.  FIRST TIME PURCHASING A GE WASHER/DRYER SET.  VERY SATISFIED AND WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE THE FRONT LOAD WASHER 5.3 AND THOSE WITH LARGE FAMILIES.