Product review (1 stars): Bad Purchase
I purchased this washer in January 2010 for $750.00, and it washed clothes wonderfully for approximately 18 months.  I saved $80.00 on my water bill the first year.  In the last two weeks the repairman has been out twice.  The washer won't complete the rinse cycle, and a seal failed on the direct drive.  After the first repair visit, which lasted two hours, the rinse cycle problem returned in less than a one week.  I've spent $290.00 on repairs, and it's still not working properly.  I strongly suspect that I'll be purchasing another washer, but it won't be a Whirlpool.  Stay away from this particular washer and save yourself money and aggravation.