Product review (4 stars): It is what it is Low cost, but more work
Price was the key since I am on a limited fixed income. I bought this with the hopes that it would perform well enough to "do the Job" with as few issues as possible. Outside of a poorly designed drain system (I have a work around that works well) this washer has done very well. It cleans better than the local laundromat and removed some old stains. Cloths dry within 4 hours of spinning and do not damage fabric like the dryer at the  laundromat. I love being in full control of water temperature and wash times. I find a double rinse helps protect my skin from soap residue or excess fabric softener.

Wash cycle 9 min.: hot for whites and almost whites - with very little bleach / cold for everything else
Drain and spin for 1 min.
1st rinse 6 min.: Fabric softener added,  Warm for whites and almost whites - cold for everything else
Drain and spin for 1 min.
2nd rinse 3min: just cold water
Drain and spin for 5 min.
Had to experiment with water level and found a little less is better. Cloths should almost be covered by water not submerged totally. If nothing moves add more water or remove cloths.

Draining issue: The tank under the spinner is also the overflow tank for the washer and is always connected to the drain. The wash tank has a drain valve that is closed during wash and open to drain. Since it is a common drain for both tanks the spin tank drains faster than the wash tank and air gets into the pump slowing down the drain process. What I found was to unplug the machine and set the control to drain until the water level stops falling (both tanks now have about the same amount of water. Put the control back to normal, plug back in and turn control back to drain. The pump has enough power to put out a strong stream  to a decent height. Eventually the air will get back into the system and you can repeat the process or just wait it out.

Yes this machine is more work, but I am impressed how much laundry I can do and how clean it comes out. As a disabled retired man time is not the issue, cost, and the ability to do laundry in a small apartment are much more important.

Small enough to set up on a packing case (so I don't have to bend over), connected to the sink facet  and drained into the toilet I have a small laundry that can be put into a closet out of the way when not in use. Come winter in northern NH I know I will be glad I don't have to go to the Laundromat.