Kenmore 3.2 cu. ft. Super Capacity Plus Washer —
When we purchased our first set of W&D, we choose a "cheaper brand", although we knew the name, it was not the best decision we made by going with a product other then Kenmore.
Having the "other" brands gave out only after 3 years we returned to Sears to purchase this washer to match the 700 series Dryer we purchased a few months ago.
This washer can hold a KING size comforter with NO problem, it cleans it throughly & dries it perfectly.
I also love the fact that there are several types of settings, from hand wash to super soiled wash. There is a 2nd rinse option that allows for my daughters clothes (who has serious skin allergies & eczema) to ensure that no detergents/softeners are left behind on her clothes, promising the cleanliness & stain removal she often leaves behind after a day of 2nd grade. This works great! A must have for those with skin allergies or if you just want your clothes to have all detergents removed.
My husband, who runs a steel manufacturing company, his work uniforms need extra attention. Being that there is a HEAVY SOILED setting to allow a longer wash time to properly remove ALL the oil & rust stains, removing the oils & dust that coat his clothes. It removes the stains, smells & also leaves them softer than our old washer did.
The Hand wash option is a must have. This has dramatically reduced the amount of clothes I have to take to the cleaners and/or wash out by hand. There is also a delicate cycle, which is different from the hand wash, it's a little faster, but not much. It's gentle enough to wash my daughters & my own favorite blouses, dresses with the sequences all still in tack after the cycle. Which in any other washer would have destroyed her favorite dresses.
Another thing that is fantastic is the choices you have in the temperature of the water you can use. Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot. On the inside of the lid it gives you tips on how to wash (for the new washer user), it also boost the size given & lives up that.
There is also the best part,,,NO MORE DOWNEY BALL NEEDED. No need to worry about bleach or Downey Spots on any of the clothes. It has two separate dispensers, which dispense the softener & bleach at just the right time. No more damage to the clothes.
I recommend this washer for it performance, it's quiet pak system, which by the way is a great thing to add to the machine that gets usage everyday, also providing several wash choices, and the ability to hold so much and be a great energy saver. I seen my water bill, gas & utility bills decrease a minimum of $6.50 a month.
A great Investment!