This washing machine has a 6.2 cubic ft drum, which is very large and should make laundry day easier even for very large households that produces lots of dirty laundry. It is one of the largest washing machines available in the market, taking the equivalent of almost two front-loading washer loads in a single cycle. Despite the larger volume, it’s Accela Soak technology ensures cycles don’t take longer than an hour.

This washer comes in either a classic white color or, for extra $80, a metallic gray finish.

The panel’s controls are intuitive and easy to understand.

The lid has a soft-close feature, so it won’t slam into the machine.

This machine doesn’t twist your clothes since it has an impeller-style agitator instead of a traditional agitator. This agitator also has the additional advantage of taking up less drum space.

The washer does all of the cycles in under one hour. If you have lots of laundry, the increased capacity and short washing times will save you a lot of time.

The washer has a self-cleaning cycle that prevents mold and unwanted smells from building up in the washer.

Kenmore appliances are only sold at Sears. The store offers extended protection plans for 3 or 5 years, which are reasonably priced.

You can add steam treatment to the cycles to help get rid of very stubborn stains. You can also add a sanitization cycle to kill odor-causing bacteria.

This machine allows you to change the temperature, soil level, and spin speed. Each can be set to five different levels, adding a lot of flexibility to cycles. It is also possible to add steam treatment, an additional rinse cycle and other options.