I'll give this a five star, as 4.5 stars isn't available. It's a lovely quiet machine. Various choice of washes. The selection dial turns very easily, and feels like quality. I know all fabric softener drawers are plastic, but this one feels less sturdy than most. The doors pulls open and pushes shut. There isn't a release handle to make it easier for more mature people, maybe... A few negative design faults aside. This is a great machine. I would recommend to anyone that needs to run the machine at night, due to economy 7 & 10, electricity meters, and saving money. It's quiet, you just hear the water sloshing.