Designed to reduce noise and tangling while delivering powerful cleaning, the special wing shape and size of the ActiveWave Agitator reduces the tangling of clothes around the pillar. It also spins smoothly to minimize noise for quiet operation. Wash more in fewer loads – save time and effort. A large capacity of 4.6 cubic feet means you can fit more clothes into a single load, including big items like a king-sized comforter. So you can spend more time doing the things you love. Keep your washer fresh and clean with Self Clean technology. It removes dirt and odor-causing bacteria from the drum. It uses a combination of soaking, It will notify you every twenty wash cycles when it is time for a cleaning. The premium Soft-Close Lid closes safely, gently and quietly. A damper automatically reudces the speed of movement so the lid closes slowly and quietly.