I did not like my front loading washer, but also didn’t want the beater bar. I like the stainless steel drum. The lid is clear and allows you to see the clothes. You can not only adjust the water temp., but the spin length, number of rinses, prewash and increase the full depth. Many wash settings have automatic levels, but they can be adjusted. This model does not have a detergent dispenser, but it does have a bleach dispenser. I could not tell from the description if it has a removable beater bar. It does not have one at all.