Product review (5 stars): Great Machine
I bought this for my RV that doesn't have room for a larger washer or dryer. Since it DOESN'T have a spin function, I also bought The Laundry Alternative Nina Spin Soft. And I bought the XtremePower 9lb portable dryer. I've done 3 loads of laundry so far-- one of towels (not too heavyweight) and 2 of clothing. Here's what I've been doing to get good results:
1) Put the washer and the spin dryer in my bathtub
2) Put small items (socks, underwear, etc..) in a large garment washing bag. I also put sweatpants in another one since the legs tend to get tangled in a ball otherwise
3) Fill to desired level using shower wand
4) Add (I'm not kidding) 1 tablespoon of liquid detergent. If you use more you'll be rinsing suds out forever
5) Run for desired time and drain water.
6) Add clothes to spin dryer (remove from garment bags) and spin out all the water and suds
7) Return clothes to washer (use garment bags again), add water and run for a few minutes to rinse.
8) Drain water
9) Add clothes to spin dryer again. They're nearly dry afterwards
10) Run them for 30 mins in the portable dryer and they're done.

Sounds complicated but it isn't and I've got dry, clean clothes and towels at the end.