First new washing machine for 24 years so it took a couple of washes to get use to the digital display. Personally, I would rather do separate wash and dry rather than use the combined programme which seems to me to take longer. The machine is much quieter than my old one which is a bonus. Have given 4 stars because I don't like the jingle it plays when it finishes a programme and I found the manual not as helpful as it could be. I like that it has a 15-minute quick wash which is useful for lightly soiled items and uses less washing powder. I also like the mixed load programme which I have used the most as I don't have to separate cotton and synthetic items.