I love how easy this is to use. It takes the guess work out of determining load size and figuring out if you are using the right amount of detergent for the type of load your washing. You just select how dirty it is, select a temp and you also get to choose the intensity of your spin cycle. There is even a 1 step wash and dry feature that I did not even know was there until after using the machine for the 2nd time. That is a huge plus for me, as a busy mom of 5 messy children. This is the most quiet washing machine we have ever used. I love it so much.