Yep. The TC models actually exist because in 2018 the government changed regulations for washing machines and the machines they made their reputation on was no longer compliant. So the TR series was born. There was initially immense pushback on the TR series and tons of people calling asking for “pre-2018” models. The TC (C stands for Classic) is the modern version of those pre 2018 models that were so popular. They’ve updated the TR, and it’s honestly an impressive platform how they’ve designed it so either is a good option boiling down to “stronger cleaning = TC while gentler cleaning = TR”.

All of the top load Speed Queens have an agitator. The TC uses the old 210 degree style wash action, where the TR models use a 360 degree agitation that is supposed to be gentler on clothes. A lot of people prefer the TC model. The TR7 has the longest warranty, nothing to be afraid of with their controls. Even dials are electronic nowadays so that part is all the same.

Modern ovens have steam clean - which is not as thorough much much faster. They hide the bake element under the bottom so you can put water directly there. It essentially bakes for 15-20 minutes filling the inside with steam and loosening everything to make it easier.

You can do the same by putting some water in a sheet pan and baking at 250 or so - just wipe afterwards and should be pretty easy as long as you haven’t baked on stuff.

She’s exactly correct. It isn’t uncommon for self clean to hit and maintain 600-1000 degrees. Especially bad considering the controls are always at the top and heat rises. On a unit like this, maybe a thermal fuse would blow rather than anything horrendous - but I’m not on the repair side as much. Others would likely know more regarding that.

Appliance guy here. Just FYI, self clean will be the absolute hardest thing you can do on the oven, wear and tear wise. If it’s at all possible to clean without it, it’ll last longer still. You’d be amazed the amount of calls I get before thanksgiving/Christmas because someone ran their self clean cycle a few days before and killed their oven.