Congrats on the new machine. FWIW...I use about 1/3 cup of Tide HE powder for a full load in my 3-yr-old Duet. I have soft water. My machine's capacity is similar to yours, so perhaps that may be helpful. Whatever you choose, do NOT use the amount the detergent package tells you to use with their included scoop or cap measure. Measure it yourself and learn what works. Start on the low end and work up. Many, many people start out their HE machine experience with over-soaping disasters due to lack of familiarity. The stories are legion. Don't know if this is new experience for you. Just saying.

[This Appliances FAQ article was moved to the Laundry Room FAQ on 28 December 2004.]

[This Appliances FAQ article was moved to the Laundry Room FAQ on 28 December 2004.]

Green Works is an excellent, natural, non-OBA detergent. It got a terrific score from Consumer Reports, and it's excellent at removing body oils. I use the F&C version but there is also an "original" scent which is kind of herbal. Only bad thing is it's hard to find though it's stocked at most Targets. I've only been using it for a few weeks but am impressed with how well it removes body oils from my dark sheets.