I didn't read every word of this thread, but I'll put my seething two cents in to hopefully save some soul from the worthless equipment I own.

It's not a front loader, but "supposedly" to work the same as one... only in an upright version.

Whirlpool Cabrio

OMG... THAT THING IS THE MOST WORTHLESS ***INSERT PROFANITY OF YOUR CHOICE*** $2K+ PIECE OF BLEEEEEPP I HAVE EVERY SPENT $$$ ON.

*deep breath*

It has no center aggitation, and weighs the clothes itself. You can't over-ride to soak with more water. THEREFORE, I have to hand wash things FIRST before putting them in the washing machine. THEN, it's questionable if you need a re-do.

The only plus is the spin cycle is fast. Long story, but I didn't use it until the return period had passed. Otherwise that thing would have gone back. I have dreams at night of how to blow it up to get $ to buy something else.

Ahhhh, much mo better now... rant concluded.

Happy Shopping (for ANYTHING) other than what I own.