And fourth. I'm pleased with my new (since last summer) front-loader as a general concept, though it's got enough quirks that I wouldn't recommend this brand (Maytag). I bought a smaller sized one anyway, for my one-person household. When I need to wash the comforter, I go to my sister-in-law's...

Detergent in mine goes in a pull-out drawer at the top, as does softener if you use it. "High efficiency" liquid is what they recommend.