I got this to replace an old broken machine. I have 3 children and do a lot of washing. I''m struggling with the cycle times, they are too long! I''ve been using the quick cycle, which only goes up to 40, and a spin of 800 which is leaving the clothes too wet. So I''m then manually moving it to a spin cycle which is adding another step in the process. My old machine would stay lit up when finished which reminded me to get the washing out, this goes black so I do forget there is a wash in there sometimes. Funny that you don''t realise how important these things are and didn''t think to research them. Unfortunately I wouldn''t buy this machine again or recommend it.