Classy lines give this Kenmore washer an edge

Kenmore's metallic $1,100 29133 top-load washing machine is quite a looker.

Its glossy black control panel has buttons for adjusting washer settings and an integrated knob for switching among cleaning cycles.

The buttons include all of the basics for adjusting temperature, soil level and spin speed.

Its 11 cleaning cycles are:

• Normal
• Casual
• Delicates
• Express
• Rinse & Spin
• Clean Washer
• Heavy Duty
• Bulky/Bedding
• Cold Clean
• Whites
• Sanitize

The 29133 also has a 5.3-cubic-foot capacity tub -- that's plenty of space for larger laundry loads.

And while it earned an excellent stain removal score, the washer still managed to be gentle on clothes.