Glenn is absolutely correct....just wait until you can use the machine the way it was designed to be used. I always said, the key to the Calypso is a)low to medium suds, and b) don't overload it. Other than that, the machine ain't too picky, and will wash all combinations of fabrics....just do your silks and fine washables separately to minimize wrinkling and you'll do fine with it. Oh, and if you're using the Delicates/Casual cycle, it works best if you load the machine about 3/4 full and use a liquid detergent....it's a very, very gentle wash cycle, as is silks/woolens.