Product review (5 stars): BEST PURCHASE EVER
I just got this little washer a week ago. I had read reviews (for days) before I finally decided to purchase it, and I'm glad I did.

I strongly suggest you watch this YouTube video on HE Top-Load Washers...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5hD_iuwn9o. It will explain a lot about how these types of washers work. My mother had a Portable Kenmore washer back in the early 90's, and I was half expecting my new machine to be the same. Boy was I surprised. The first thing I noticed was that the tub didn't completely fill. This worried me at first, and I was really skeptical about how clean the cloths would actually get. Secondly, these machines have no agitator, which made me twice as skeptical. To my utter amazement though, the cloths came out clean and very well rung-out after the spin cycle. Lastly, the instruction manual for this machine SUCKS MONKEY PARTS. It's of NO value at all. So thank the heavens for people who write great reviews and make YouTube videos! If you want to watch a few, just keep in mind that this machine is the exact same model as the Magic Chef 1.6 cu ft. washer. The only difference is the brand name.

The greatest benefit to having this machine, besides not having to go to the laundromat anymore, is how quiet it is. I remember how loud my mother's portable was in the kitchen, and I was afraid my downstairs neighbors would hear it. I recall the spin cycle being especially loud on the older portables. They would literally wobble across the floor. You had to watch the thing to make sure it didn't find its way out the door and down the steps. Again, I was pleasantly surprised. This machine has a slight vibration, but nothing that would alert anyone to the fact that you are doing laundry directly above their heads.

If you are planning to get this machine, PLEASE read the review by Michael C. He suggests things that are essential to making this washer work properly. First, you will absolutely need a Y Splitter if you are running this from a kitchen sink. In all the YouTube videos I watched, no one ever mentioned the need for one. YOU WILL NEED IT. When I ran my first load, the washer kept pausing and I had no idea why. After watching it for a while, I realized that even though I selected "cold" for the wash cycle, and had only installed the "cold" hose, the machine kept trying to pull water from the absent "hot" hose, causing the frequent pauses. I'm not a patient person, so I immediately went to Home Depot to purchase a "Y Washing Machine Mixer Hose". They didn't have one in stock (I think it's an online only product), but they did have a "Metal Y Connector" in the Garden section. It works fabulously and was only $10.
(http://www.homedepot.com/p/Melnor-2-76-in-Metal-Y-Connector-9000/100178887?MERCH=REC-_-SearchPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-100178887-_-N)

Another suggestion was getting the Teflon tape. You will need this if you don't want your entire kitchen to get sprayed. I found it at Walmart in the bathroom/faucet section for $0.97. I think they call it "Faucet threading tape". It's easy to miss, so look in the faucet section near the shower heads. Because I'd never used it before, I watched another video that explained how to put it on. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6BOAF2M1E) This video explains how to apply the tape, how much to use, etc.

The load capacity will take some time to get used to, but I think I have the hang of it now. Coming from an old large capacity washer, I had to adjust to not having as much space. But, because this washer is so awesome, I totally don't mind splitting my load in half and just running two loads instead.

So now I am happily washing my cloths at home, in my kitchen. If you are thinking about getting this machine, stop thinking and DO IT.