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This model also spins up to 1,000 rpm! Clothes ring out very dry at these speeds, minimizing dry time.

• Stain Wash Cycle
• Tackles the toughest stains, from fresh grass marks to food spills.
• HydroHeater Internal Water Heater
• Boosts water temperatures and helps achieve sanitization.
• eWash Option
• Energy-saving option uses a cold water wash on select cycles without sacrificing performance.
• Bulky Bedding Cycle
• Washes larger items, such as comforters, blankets and jackets.
• ENERGY STAR Qualified and CEE Tier III Rated
• Meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency for year-round energy and money savings.
• Vibration Control
• Adjusts spin patterns for each floor typed for a smoother wash without walking or shaking.
• 1,100 RPM Spin Speed
• Fast speeds remove more water during the spin cycle to minimize drying time.
• Speed Wash
• Provides a quick wash for lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry.
• Load-Sensing Adaptive Fill
• Washer automatically fills with just the right amount of water for the load.

By manufacturers of  "smart" appliances:
* product performance: 30%
* innovation: 22%
* environmental friendliness: 15%
* product quality: 14%
* design aesthetics: 10%
* product safety: 9%

The top priority is no surprise as most consumers are looking for energy star rated appliances. What surprises me is that only 14% of consumers polled say that appliance durability is important to them. I've been hearing the term "throw away society" more and more these days. Its seems to me that society is to blame. Society can get quality, efficient appliances if it didn't buy machines that are known to fail within a few years. The mass public needs to understand that it controls the market, not the manufacturers.(or government for that matter)

When I was doing strictly service on the road, I would see customers go out and buy junk when I would condemn their machine. I would hear back from them right after it was out of warranty. They would curse at it and tell me it was nothing but problematic. I would come over to fix their 1.5 year old machine and find out it was a major problem thus not worth fixing. (here's the kicker) Then they would go back out and buy the cheapest machine they could find, hoping they didn't end up with the same result! Salesmen will sell you whatever they can. They're not going to tell you what's well built because they don't know what's under the hood and they've never worked on them. That's why I got into sales....to do my part in stopping this madness.

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The down side to Samsung is it's parts distribution. Very often I will need to wait at least 2 weeks for a part to arrive for a customer. It has been a source of agitation having to wait for these parts while a customers appliance is out of commission.

Samsung is a well made product but it's parts distribution is still a let down when the appliance needs service.

It's getting more and more difficult to find bisque appliances for customers. The demand isn't there anymore, so the appliances companies are pulling back on production of this color.

Some, like stainless steel appliances, have shown lasting appeal. Most of the others come and go, dating your home in the process. Why do some last? Because they embody Sensible Style. In other words, they work well and look great. The ones that fade away most often look good for a while, but ultimately their lack of practicality or comfort or durability—or even just their sheer overexposure—dooms them to passing status.

Then again stainless may just be another trend and will be getting phased out in 40 years. Who knows...