Product review (5 stars): Started with a 2 rating now a 5.
I checked the internet for reviews on this washer and the dryer WGD4800BQ.  Different series on the dryer, so they are mismatched but rated very well for a gas dryer. I go by reviews rather than what salesmen tell us.

When we first received the washer I wanted to send it back.  I thought it was noisy and it left white laundry detergent spots on dark jeans and shirts.  I'd give it a 2 rating at this point.

After 3 weeks I called up Whirlpool and they sent a technician to look at the machine.  Technician came out and gave us some tips:

1.  Noise level - it is not any noisier than the old type machines it is just different noises.  We expect the machine to start with water going in then agitating and finally spinning.  This starts by locking lid (more on that next), and then sensors check the load.  So you hear funny noises that we are not accustomed to and the was is on off on off, just different but actually same noise level.

2.  Locking lid - just push the button for 1 second to open lid.  Then when you want to start washer again hit the button for 1 second again.  Not a problem.

3.  White spots - Technician told us to use the rinse with conditioner setting and not use conditioner.  Worked perfectly, and no more spots.  It seems that the rinse with conditioner setting uses more water which is what we needed.  We don't use conditioner but you can use Downy balls or equivalent if necessary.

Clothes are brighter and come out very clean now.  Thus my 5 rating.