This is my first front loading washing machine and I have learned to use it. There are a lot of differences between these and top loaders and once you have learned these, it should run smoothy for you. I have learned that if I am washing something like cloth diapers (something heavily soiled), I use the extra rinse setting. Regularly clean the glass door and rubber filter inside the door. I have hard water and I have to clean the detergant drawer every so often and that is easily done. I also like all the settings: hand wash, light to heavy soil, extra rinse.... We just had no choice in the matter when buying a new washer, we wanted an energy efficient one and this was the best one for it's price!
Frigidaire Washer - Affinity Front Load is recommended by LilyBeanMama