This is a super machine. The many programs and the beautiful display - a pleasure. Washes and hurls super. The laundry is softer now than in my previous 10 year old top loader AEG - without fabric softener. Have already 2 sweaters with the steam program freshened up, it works as it should. One downer: The stainless steel display panel needs to be replaced because it is spotty. Otherwise I would have awarded 5 stars. This washing machine washing is really fun.