It's Here

     It's here, it's in -- and I had not realized that "Normal" really is a setting on a washing machine, all by itself.  This one has a weird array of settings, including "Delicates," "Casuals," "Quick Wash," "Normal," "Whites," "Colors" and "Spin and Drain." There's another setting for water temperature, which does not include separate wash and rinse temps.  But it's got two different cold settings, plus "Cool."

     The installers and I had about fifty percent of a language in common.  We got by.  I guess I'm supposed to be all up in arms about that, but I'm not.  They did a good job, didn't faff around, and cleaned up what little mess they made.  The lead guy had a very strong accent, but he was patient and willing to slow way down.  They took the old washer out and brought the new one in using a wide two-man lifting strap, rearranging it for the stairs and level walking.  It's effective and gets through narrow spaces -- but you need a couple of men built about like Li'l Abner to make it work.