I've had this machine about 5 weeks and still learning all the things it can do.  I like the different cycles I can choose.  I can choose water temp, spin speed, soil type (light, normal, heavy).  I'm still trying to figure out the plus buttons.  I think the washer cleans as well as my old front loader, but when you watch the load, you don't think it puts enough water in the tub to actually do the job., (which I think would be true of any top loader).  I have had to adjust how much detergent and fabric softener I use.  I used to use 1/8 C.  Now I use about half of that.  So far my favorite cycle is the speed wash.  It really does the job in about 30 minutes!  What a time saver!!