Product review (1 stars): Not what we expected in an HE unit
We have owned this unit for several years. Bought it new from a local dealer at a great price. Pros: uses very little water, spins out to nearly dry, price. Cons: detergent drawer can be cleaned if taken apart and soaked in bleach water, which must be done frequently because the alternative is hazmat level mold. The cavity that the drawer slides into can only be partially cleaned, and we've tried everything other than taking it outside and using a power washer, which we've seriously considered. The markings on the front of the unit indicating wash cycles, etc. have completely worn off--they should be able to handle a little window cleaner without dissolving. The detergent drawer face cracked and chipped off pieces of plastic over time, and not from severe use. Forget about soaking anything in this unit, as it uses the aforementioned very little water. In short, we hate this thing, so we got rid of it this week, replacing it with an efficient top-loader.