This is my first washer purchase! I had no idea a washer could do so much. I'm still getting used to all the settings. I haven't been able to get me GE washer to connect to wifi, don't know why it's having such a difficult time with it. There is not a hand wash option but you can increase the delicate level. Doing so was still not enough to save 15's jeans being ripped (already had the ripping on them) more. I was very interested in trying the wrinkle free setting. It didn't seem to do much, will need to try again as not using was worse. And the wash basin is huge! Overall I'm happy with my new GE washer.