Kcpolre Portable Washing Machine 17.8 lbs Full-Automatic Compact Washer Machine for Apartment, 10 Wash Program Small Portable Washer for Dorm, Apartment, Home, Grey

Our 0.9 cu ft portable washer died after 3 years and we needed a replacement. This gorgeous washer caught my eye and I examined it online for several weeks before deciding to buy it. It's bigger, which I love bc I have an accident-prone 6 yo who insists on several outfit changes a day, as well as elderly disabled cats. This takes bulky loads like a champ. I was at first hesitant due to other reviews but decided the chances of user error were high. Compact washers aren't the same as regular sized washers, and if you don't realize that going into this, you'll hit several walls while you learn. The first is the control panel. It's straightforward if you take a breath and read it. You first select the size of load/water level you want. You hit the button twice per load size. It will say L1/L2/L3/etc. Then you move right to the next button and select what type of washing you need. You hit this button until you get to the cycle you want. Then you hit start. It has an automatic water level, so there's no need to hover. You use low-bubble detergent to prolong the life of the machine. I've attached two pictures to show the panel shows the minutes left and the cycle chosen while it's running. It comes with a rat guard if you want to attach it, and you can actually reverse the side the drainage hose exits from! This is a huge plus compared to our last washer which had it in the back and going straight out. There was no way to put it against the wall this way. Speaking of, the inlet hose for the water attaches in the back and the washer comes with a hose that has an elbow attachment so this washer COULD go against the wall if you so desire! It will make storing between wash days so much more practical! The electrical cord and the inlet hose are about the same length, so that actually works out as well. This is also shockingly light! I lifted and carried it myself, and I'm disabled with diagnosed Ehlers-Danlos, osteoarthritis, POTS, and mitochondrial disease. After the FedEx guy's performance I was expecting a struggle, but it's about half the weight of my 6 year old.