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ok, so I have to give up on the knob controls, as expected. The new requirement list is as follows:

- 110V
- internal heater
- separate rinse-only cycle (since I cannot mix/match cycles, this is the closest I can get to a temp-controlled prewash)
- fits under counter (less than 34" high)
- under $1000

The only options available in the US seem to be:

GE WCVH4800KWW
Electrolux EIFLS20QSW

The electrolux has the steam advantage, but many reviews mention a failed board (that's why I hate digital!!!). The GE doesn't have steam and reviews report balance and other quality issues.

any thoughts?
 
American made machines are EXPENSIVE and aren't any better than foreign made ones. In fact, many of the foreign made machines are much better. So lots of luck. I have had good luck so far with my LG made washer and dryer front loader. Does a remarkable job on everything, but I've said that before. I just got the new consumer reports which has a feature on new washers. It rates LG front load washers top as far as having no repairs within the first 4 years. Also rates LG dryers top in that respect too. I would go with whatever is the best priced unit with all the features you want. It seems like a crap shoot these days anyway.[this post was last edited: 3/31/2016-04:09]
 
I'm leery of combo washer/dryer machines - more components to break!

Bruce, right on all counts, expensive AND crap shoot! Maybe I'm just putting way too much thought into this.
 
Eifls20qsw

I have this Electrolux. I like it a lot. It gives you good cycle control. If you look in the manual you will see all of your actual cycle choices. You can add a rinse to any cycle. I am not aware of any but possibly the most high-end machines that will allow you to select a hot rinse, or even a warm rinse. I have not yet read any reviews about board failure in this machine. I certainly believe that it is possible because all of the newer machines are likely to experience board failures; electronics, heat, and water are not a good mix. Because my laundry area could take a vented dryer and vented dryers dry faster, I bought the GE compact electric dryer. I did not buy the matching Electrolux dryer, which is a condenser dryer as reportedly all condenser dryers heat the room they are in.
 
the verdict!

so the Electrolux it is! It arrived 2 weeks ago and so far so good. It has a rinse and spin cycle which I set to 'no spin' and use it as a cold prewash. It only takes 6 minutes and does the job of wetting the clothes so that they don't get shocked by the hot water of the sanitizing cycle. It's also very roomy and I find I don't have enough clothes to fill it! But that's a good problem to have :)

So far I don't like three things: there is an alarm at the end of the cycle that cannot be turned off permanently (you can turn it off at that moment but you cannot disable it completely); once you start a cycle you cannot stop it unless you unplag the machine; the touch-screen is spiffy but does get stuck some times and I am worried that it will not last long-run.

Anyway, the die is cast! I'll post updates as time goes by. THANKS to all of you who offered feedback and made this decision easier!
 

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