That's a bummer, I can't imagine living without a washer and drier. I'm not allowed to touch ours; it's hallowed ground by She Who Must Be Obeyed. Buying was a well though out process, lots of stress, and I worry about when they die.
But they do like to play music tunes when done, and can be set to send email when done. I love when my wife gets mad about it telling her that perhaps she should not use the quick wash, as it's hard on clothes and such. Woman has an advanced degree in biochemistry, taken several calculus classes--and can be reduced to arguing with an inanimate machine. I laugh (in silence, lest I be the next target).