Add up the savings, stuff in the clothes, but don't forget...

The old top loader needed a $300 motor.  Eventually I convinced the landlord that this $800 washer would save money.  I added up the savings: $200 water company rebate, $100 savings in water heating gas in the first year, $40 in water savings (we're facing drought penalties), $100 in less wear and tear on the clothing, and saving a $100 (minimum) repairman call on the old unit.  The landlord let us do it, and Sears soon dropped off a new GLTF2940FS1 (1).

It was worth it.  This washer works great, even though it is at the low end of the price curve for front loaders.

The tub seems small on the inside, but just keep loading, there is a lot of space "above" the top of the door. After the first few loads (where soap from your old washer may bubble out), you get clean residue free clothes.  You'll be amazed at how dry the clothes come out, and how much less work your dry has to do.

You may also be amazed at how little water goes it.  This washer does not "soak" anything.  It's more like slapping soggy towels against a wall.  You'll never see standing water, and you can open the front door at almost any time without water spilling out.

Cycles
The thing has far too many cycle choices.  It's kind of like when cup holders became trendy on cars, and manufacturers tried to outdo each other with sheer numbers.  For starters, you've got the main knob:

* Drain Spin 13 min
* Rinse Spin 19 min
* TouchUp 30 min
* Soak 42 min
* Bulky  42 min
* Sport 33 min
* Wool 28 min
* Silk  28 min
* Handwash 28min
* Delicate 30min
* Quick 32min
* Permanent Press 31min
* Normal 44 min
* Heavy 49 min

Then you have 16 options for each cycle type (224 combinations!  A full page grid of options in the manual!).

I just set it on normal, works good.  If you do customize settings, the unit remembers.

Things to watch out for

* The unit shows "minutes to end of cycle".  Your millage may vary.
* After each load, check the door seal for wayward socks or small items.
* Occasionally dry the door seal, and leave the door open, to prevent mold.* Wrinkles: I think the high spin speed wrinkles certain fabrics.

Front loaders are notorious for mold build up in certain climates.  The GLTF2940F seems to do a decent job of draining all the water, but it's not perfect.  Like all front loaders, it has an awkward front door seal (for an alternative, see the Staber top-loading tumble action washers, which don't have this problem).

Overall, recommended.

Update after 6 moths
I'm still satisfied with the washer.  The washer timer (e.g. "13 minutes left" is bogus: add about 4 minutes to any number it gives, including "1").
The door seal definitely catches stuff: things from your pockets, small socks, grime, etc.  Clean it.
The door seal also collects mold and black goopy gunk.  This is one of several parts of the washer that have standing water even after the spin cycle.  This is poor design, and may be a serious problem in humid climates.  In my climate it is just annoying.  The bottom of the door seal has lots of folds and is very difficult to clean.  I periodically do my best, then run a hair dryer to get the area clean.  This is the worst single design problem in the washer.
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(1) Note, they actually dropped it. Then they had to go back for a second one !@#$@#%^!.  Warning with Sears: they promise great rebates, then make it so awkward to get the rebate, that you might as well have not bothered.  GLTF2940F GLTF2940.