My machine is a newer toploader. It swishes back and forth, no agitating. It uses very little water. It has a gentle, delicate, and an extra handwash cycle. I don't know why all three but I love the handwash cycle for quilts and all my clothes. That setting spin cycle is very gentle. There is a cycle for about every type of load of laundry. Even a sheet and towel cycle. Before I got the new washer I washed my quilts with a regular wash and spin cycle. I never noticed the spin cycle causing any problem.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 01-06-2014 at 09:35 AM.