This washer does a lot of things right that any other washer - be it TL or FL - could learn from.
Seperating the actual rating cycle from the cycle the consumer will use most has been standard over here and makes a lot of sense especially with electronicly controlled machines.
Allows for proper washing while hitting ratings.
Next, it knows what water it needs. Forcing lower water usage to the point your wash system no longer works is just stupid. An agitator washer simply needs clothes to be suspended in water. A FL needs water to quickly and effectivley filter through the laundry.
Oh, and it allows for a wide range of options. From single spray to double deep rinse.
One thing that is sad though: I think a rough sensing would actually make this a far more recomandable machine.
I mean, the basket really isn't big, but still, I think a half load should use less water then a full load.
Sensing dosen't mean it has to go completly HE. But it has the capability to sense, so why not sense for half loads on DeepWater cycles?
Using a full tub of water even though I might just wash half a load or less just seems unecessary.
And these machines can for sure do that!
If I were to use this machine, I couldn't get myself to run anything but full loads. Couldn't get over the thought of using 20 or so gallons more then needed just because the machine says so.