Product review (5 stars): Very useful for smaller loads.
This a very good alternative to a huge spin dryer, especially if you are wanting to do a small load. I had a load of delicate articles which I didn't want to wring out in case I stretched the fabric, so when this elegant machine arrived I popped everything in and turned it on. One thing that I realized instantly is that one MUST put a bowl under the water outlet!! Silly me. As soon as I did that all was well, but the bowl has to be quite big or the machine needs to stand in a shower stall as a LOT of water is expelled. Secondly, as it is starting and stopping (you pull the plug out of the wall for both operations) you need to hang on to the machine to prevent it from doing a tango all over the room, but as soon as it finds its rhythm, it is very smooth and extracts a lot of water from the clothing inside. Just don't leave it alone. It takes about 5 minutes or less to spin out the water and then the clothes are ready to hang up to dry. It was a little larger than I imagined it would be, but very light. It has a carrying handle, so it can be put away in a closet which is handy. I am very happy with it - my hand-washed cashmere sweaters come out very well, as do silk scarves, delicates and other smaller items. Saves on dry-cleaning!!!