Product review (5 stars): Just what I needed!
After reading many reviews of the various portable machines, I decided on this one, as the bulk of the reviews were positive.  I've been using it non-stop since it arrived and am astounded at how well it cleans.  I'm also overjoyed to be free of schlepping laundry to the basement in my building, especially since that involves going outside in a Chicago winter and down two flights of sometimes icy stairs.

The reviews here have been most helpful in terms of setup and use, since the manual is fairly opaque.

My two cents are:  make sure it's reasonably level and make sure the drain hose is secured before running the machine.  I had some minor spills in the beginning, and had a situation where the drain hose was too close to the intake hose when the machine was draining and so the gray water dripped down the intake hose and onto the floor.  SO... stay close the first few times you use the machine until you know that you can do it without creating a mess.  And keep a towel handy.

Lastly, I have been using High Efficiency (HE) detergent, as recommended by a few reviews, and have had no problem.  Just remember to be sparing with the detergent and not to overload the machine and you should be fine.