We replaced 17 tear old Asko units with the Bosch 300 series. We have been using them for six months. The controls appear to be quite simple but making adjustments or variations to the presets is unnecessarily complicated. The manual also leaves one scratching one’s head. For instance, I can’t figure out if the machine actually heats its own water or not. The cycles are efficient, saving water like only a front loader can. We usually add a second high-speed spin after each wash to assist drying. The dryer is a condensation unit and takes some time to get the hang of it. We quite like it now and can usually remove wrinkle free clothing. Cleaning the lint trap and heat exchange system will also puzzle the new user.