Product review (5 stars): Happy with my Panda
I really like my Panda. Going from having an in unit washer dryer to having to use a laundry mat was a big change. I have had my Panda for a year now and I use it on a regular bacis doing 4 loads or so each time. I have found there is a water level mark (its a square) near the top part of the drain hose but it is barely noticeable so I marked it with a sharpie. I have also learned not to use a lot of soap when washing as well as fabric softener. I use anywhere between 1/4 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon depending on the load size and type of soap. I only use about 1/4 teaspoon fabric softener because if you use more your clothes become more stiff while air drying. Or i just use a couple tablespoons of vinegar.  I also use the nina soft spin dryer and it is amazing. I will wash, drain, put in nina dryer to spin soapy water out, than rinse cycle in panda, and spin water out. I found spining after washing has helped reduce the amount of times I would have to rince as well as using less soap. I store it under my kitchen sink when not in use. I do wish I had the space for a twin tub washer and spinner so I could wash more at one time but this modle will due perfectly fine for now. This machine has literally paid for itself not having to go to the laundry mat as offten. I wish I could wash jeans in it but i find the machine to struggle to much with the heavy material.  I have washed a web queen fitted sheet with no problems and the personal 1 person blankets too. Sure there is more work when it comes to doing laundry or switching it over more but its worth it to me to help save money.