Love the ideas around cc. I wouldn't have dreamed they could cause the trouble they do. And, I also have a front loader which has been a great machine. Twice I've opened the cleanout valve on the front bottom and done my own repairs (lots of dog hair from carpets and clothes really will clog faster than a cc.)
The only thing I DON'T like about my front loader is that when I'm going to felt something, it would seem the top loader would be a better bet for deep hot water soaking. Anybody have any experience with that one?