http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/pinkbiala Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:59:05 GMT Reviews by pinkbiala http://www.viewpoints.com/Frigidaire-Washer-Affinity-Front-Load-review-93d5 You need to use <em>High Efficiency</em> detergent with this front loading machine, as you should with all front loaders.  Regular detergent can gum up the mechanics of the machine.  I've used it for a year now and have not had any problems with it.  It has 16 cycles, heavy duty, extra large capacity, tumble washing, with end of the cycle chime (on or off) to name some features.  I paid approx. $600. for it.... Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:59:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Frigidaire-Washer-Affinity-Front-Load-review-93d5 pinkbiala 4