http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/looser Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:50:16 GMT Reviews by looser http://www.viewpoints.com/Bosch-Nexxt-Washer-500-Front-Load-review-79192 I have had the Bosch Nexxt 500plus washer for about 10 weeks now and I am very happy with it. It replaced a noisy Hotpoint top-loader that never really did a good job at cleaning but used huge amounts of water and energy. — This washer has many cycles and extra options to get many different temperatures, spin speeds and tumbling action. It has an internal heater that can heat the incoming water up to 170 degrees (xxtra sanitary cycle). This cycle can be used to sanitize white or light colored towels and sheets, rags and other things like that. — The heater also gives you the option to do a so-called profile wash when you select the heavy duty option. This means that the wash starts out with tap cold water and during the cycle the heater engages and heats the water to the desired temperature. This is a great way to eliminate protein based stains like grass and blood which would get set in by using hot water. — Another great option is the soak cycle. It is... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:50:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bosch-Nexxt-Washer-500-Front-Load-review-79192 looser 5