Product review (4 stars): Easy to Use
I was initially drawn to this machine by it's looks, but bought it for ease of use. Samsung and LG consistently get high marks but in everyday use they drive me nuts. For those not familiar with the Asian design aesthetic, it basically goes like this: More buttons + more blinking lights + more beeping noises = more better. Well, in the words of Stan Marsh, "I thought this was America!" It is, Stan, and this one is actually made in America too.

The controls are simple, just go from left to right. Set auto or timed mode, modify the default settings if you want, throw in some bonuses (like delay time), and press play. I did not really need to read the instructions to figure it out, and the silly noises can be turned off. This is also the first dryer I have ever used with an automatic dry mode that actually works. Although the modes are a bit goofy, "more dry" equals dry, I'm not sure how you can be more dry than dry but whatever. "Normal dry" equals barely damp, perfect for ironing, and "damp" equals damp for hang drying. It is really nice that the steamer has an actual water line, not just a tray you fill with water like many others.

This is easily the best performing dryer I have ever used. The first time I turned it on it blew decades of old dryer lint out of my 30' long exhaust vent, and it blows out so much steam you could build a sauna around it. This thing dries quickly, usually in 40 mins. And evenly, even fitted sheets are no match. It is also very quiet. The only noise that can be heard is the burner lighting, and that is when standing right next to it.

One final note is a weird warning on page one of the installation manual: "Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire." Now we all know garage floors are no more explosive than regular floors and I am not going to build a stand for it that is 18 inches taller than my washer, but since this little gem is not mentioned in any of the sales info I thought I'd pass it along.

If you are buying this as a set like I did, the features of the washer and dryer to not really match up. The 6000 dryer DOES have a steam cycle and interior light, if you also want that on your washer you will need to step up to the 7000. Also, unlike the washer this dryer DOES NOT come with all of the required connectors. It only comes with the water line, you will need a gas line and exhaust vent. Please don't use a cheap-o flexible vent tube, they reduce efficiency and can create a fire hazard.