All good so far – I chose this model to replace a 15 year old Asko front loader, with which I have always been very happy. However it was difficult to justify the price of a new Asko compared to the deals offered by Bosch. The only concern was in terms of comparable quality. However, I have been pleasantly surprised, with the Bosch doing an excellent job and with relatively short cycle times in terms of a front loader. It's very quiet and stable, and lots of choices in washing cycles, temperatures and spin speeds. I'm not sure I can tell much difference between some of the choices, and not much explanation in terms of instructions. However, the controls are fairly self explanatory and the result is always of a high standard. Economical in use of detergent, water and energy. A great feature is the washing time readout, showing time required for cycle chosen and remaining time during the cycle. The delay start is also useful, enabling an early load to be set up the night before. A small pool of water collects at the bottom of the door seal and requires wiping each time to prevent mold. A pity there's no choice in right or left opening door, although the door does open 180 degrees.