The auto function is wonderful. By selecting Auto alongside the fabric mix, the machine uses its array of sensors to calculate how long the load should take.
During the cycle, the machine stops & restarts to assess the moisture & heat parameters to reduce the amount of energy used. eg - 1st load was a full wash from a 10kg drum, second was only a king size bed sheet - upon closing the door & selecting auto, the machine instantly calculated the dry time, which was 1/4 of that for the whole load. The clothes never overheat, the sound level is as to be expected for a 9kg drum, nothing out of the ordinary - suitable for a domestic setting.
My only unfounded concern is that in time the digital touch screen panel may malfunction, which, I imagine, will be expensive to replace - but the digital technology also allows for the intelligent sensors & auto function calculations.
P.s - This model doesn’t come with an internal drying rack.