I bought this machine for my elderly mother who has a very limited space in her kitchen. The main consideration was that it was easy to use, and this machine is. There are the main programmes that you can use either on a full run time or a quick time. It is A LOT quieter than her previous machine and having a 7kg drum load is ideal for someone living on their own. I would consider a Hisense machine in a larger capacity when my current washer gives up. Would recommend.