First of all the black is a very good premium look and would highly recommend.
At first we were confused with how long it took for the washing, but figured out online that with high efficiency water saving washers this is normal. It takes less water to wash than our previous washer, but it takes longer to do so. We were first overwhelmed with all the buttons and features it has, and even now not sure if we have used every setting. The see through lid is useful to see how the washer is chugging along, and very beautiful looking. The washer has a very generous drum size with no obstruction in the middle like some washers. We basically can do two loads of laundry with the sheer room that this washer provides. Very good premium washer with many features and premium look for any household! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]