Product review (5 stars): I can't say enough good about this washing machine!
Not as easy as a fully automatic machine!  That is the only negative you will get from me.
I am amazed at how clean our clothes are!  The extra work is well worth the results.  I put the washer right into the bath tub, and can do my laundry at my own pace.  The spin dryer gets so much water out of the clothes, it really doesn't take long for them to dry.  Everything goes into this washer, (jeans, sweatshirts, delicates, sheets, towels.....) and everything comes out great!  For extra stained work jeans, I just run them through a couple of wash cycles, and I can see how much dirt and grime comes out. This machine is so much cheaper than using the community laundry machines, and does a much better job. Also, after reading reviews, I experimented with the amount of detergent to use.  I only use about a tablespoon of detergent to wash a full load, saving on the cost of laundry supplies as well. Larger items like blankets, throws, and bedspreads still have to go to the laundry mat.  I want to buy another machine so I have a back-up if anything happens to this one!