Product review (2 stars): Grossly overrated product
I purchased this machine from Sears about a year ago after considerable research. My many complaints include long wash cycle - hard to digest the fact that a normal cycle that takes close to an hour is Eco-friendly - think of the amount of electricity consumed by a wash cycle that is nearly 3x times that of my former top loading machine.  Secondly even at medium spin cycles ( normal load settings) the clothes emerge very wrinkled.  Step back for a moment and think of the time, energy - both physical and electric expended to iron the wrinkled dress shirts or slacks.  I must add that I use "non-iron" shirts.  Lastly I don't think the clothes are not as clean as those from my 20 year top loading washer. And I have used both liquid and powder detergents including the top rated Tide.  All in all, not a good washer.  Next time I will closely examine the Samsung or LG - they are designed and made in Asia which has had a long tradition of front loading washers.  Furthermore, with hot and humid climates, I would venture that the clothes end up dirtier there than here necessitating a higher performance standard for the washers.  Food for thought !!