This washer allows every laundry load to be perfect, allowing me to choose type of clothing, color of clothing, towels, sheets, delicates, or quilts, etc. and use the pre programmed cycle or to add my own personal choices.  The temperature of water, amount of detergent, spin speed etc. are all perfect for each load.  And if I want more water or detergent I can re-program it my way.  You can easily add softener and the stainless steel tub is huge and easy to clean.   The machine senses the heaviness of loads and balances itself if necessary.  It took a little time to learn how to use this GE washer, I was always expecting more water to come in but now I see how accurately the water and detergent amounts are real savers of water, electricity and detergent product. No matter whether I have towels or delicates or quilts or colored clothing, every cycle comes out perfectly.   Definitely the best washer I have ever owned!!!