I really dislike my top-load Sears water-saver. It is like the Cabriole (sp), top of the line Sears (whoever that is; Sears doesn't make appliances). It does all the things you asked for. Except get the clothes clean.
However, I have made peace with it by using Tide liquid (not the tabs--not enough detergent), a Tide whatchacallit stain remover tab, setting the machine to heavy wash rather than normal, and always using a second rinse. These machines just don't use enough water to get the clothes clean otherwise--at least not our clothes.
Having said that, there are several selections, including rinse/spin, delicates, spin/drain, and enough room to wash a set of king size sheets. I will say, however, that no washer is going to stay balanced if you don't load it correctly, unless it's a front loader.
We had a front loader for 16 years. It was still going strong when we sold it with the condo in MI, and boy do I miss it. I wish I hadn't listened to all the hype about water savers. But maybe today's front loaders don't use enough water either.
I have heard good things about LG washers. I've had experience with LG French door refrigerators and dishwashers, and I guess the Koreans were all sick that day.
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