Product review (5 stars): Nice machine
I think some of the negative reviews have to do with some issues with the newer technology.  Ours works great.  This machine offers a good balance between efficiency and performance.  If you are looking to buy a washing machine that just has good performance, the 6600 is probably better.  A front-loader is also a good option if you have the space.  But if you are concerned with water and energy usage, and need a top-loader for space, the only other model that comes close is the Fisher & Paykel Aquasmart.  See[...]for the washer ratings.  The 6700 is the #3 rated top-loader.  The #2 is a Maytag that is essentially the same machine.

We love this thing and have not seen the problems listed.  It gets our clothes cleaner and softer than our previous washers.  I think if you are doing loads with 10+ pairs of jeans that you need to consider a front loader.  For us, we only have 27" of depth in our utility closet and we wanted high efficiency (particularly with water) so this was the choice for us.