Name: 4.5 cu. ft. Duet® Steam Front Load Washer with Load & Go™ System
Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: WFW97HEDU
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4.5 cu. ft. Duet® Steam Front Load Washer with Load & Go™ System

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4.5 cu. ft. Duet® Steam Front Load Washer with Load & Go™ System

Keep clothes looking newer longer without the extra steps with the 4.5 cu. ft. Duet® front load washer. Now you can skip adding detergent to each load with the Load & Go™ system, which includes a cartridge that holds enough detergent to wash 12 loads¹ of laundry. You can even wash and dry a small load right in this steam washing machine thanks to the FanFresh® option with Dynamic Venting Technology®. And to cut down on pretreating, this front load washer features Active Spray technology to deliver more effective cleaning.

Features

Adaptive Wash Technology

Keep clothes looking newer longer² with technology that senses and adapts wash actions, time and temperature.

Load & Go™ System

Skip adding detergent to every load with the Load & Go™ system. The Load & Go™ cartridge holds enough detergent to wash up to 12 loads³ of laundry so you can simply fill it and forget it.

Wash and Dry Cycle

Wash and dry tomorrow's outfit in the washer with this cycle. Featuring FanFresh® technology, it automatically activates a fan so you can get tomorrow's outfit or sports uniform ready without having to use the dryer.

Additional Features

Load & Go™ Cartridge

The removable Load & Go™ cartridge holds enough detergent to wash 12 loads¹ of laundry in a single filling. Based on 2X concentration of HE detergent.

Precision Dispense

Precision Dispense holds detergent and additives and releases detergent at the correct time during the cycle for optimal fabric care. Detergent mixes with water to penetrate fabrics and virtually eliminate pretreating.

14 Adaptive Wash Actions

Up to 14 different adaptive wash actions provide a combination of powerful cleaning and gentle fabric care.

12-Hour FanFresh® Option With Dynamic Venting Technology®

A built-in fan activates after the wash cycle is over, tumbling clothes for up to 12 hours so you can wash and dry a small load right in the washer⁴.Based on a 2-lb load of lightweight fabrics.

Active Spray Technology

Active Spray technology sprays the load with detergent in a cone shaped pattern to completely and evenly cover the fabrics. It delivers better cleaning performance that virtually eliminates the need to pretreat.

Steam Clean Option

Add the power of steam to the stain-fighting Steam Clean option for even more help in breaking down deep soils.

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Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by Litalou from Love it. Never had mold...here's the fix. I've had this washer for 3+ years and I absolutely love it. It spins the clothes super dry. I sometimes have to check to make sure they've been washed. I also love the refresh feature. I've left clothes in there for a day and had no problems. A washer repairman told me that mold comes from using liquid detergent, which has an oil base to it to keep it fluid. It's also what causes the drum to spell, since it collects on the back side. When we bought this washer, we have since only used powder detergent (no liquids, no pods). We've never had any mold show up in the dispenser, and the drum never ever smells.

Date published: 2018-10-25

Rated 2 out of 5 by CaliTony from Great features, mold in dispenser! I have had my washer a year. I just pulled out the dispenser and there is black mold everywhere inside the drawer, similar to what others have posted. This is a serious design flaw in a cleaning appliance. I have been opening the dispenser to let it dry and I use Affresh every month but still I get this. While the load and Go system is my favorite feature, this is a fatal flaw with it that would make me buy another brand once the machine breaks. Ill try bleach and a toothbrush in the meantime.

Date published: 2018-06-01

Rated 1 out of 5 by Frustrated in WA from Mold in the detergent dispenser I am totally frustrated. We bought our machine 1-1/2 years ago. Since about 3 months in, we have noticed mold. I called the company we bought it from who put us in contact with Whirlpool. Whirlpool said that since it isn't a design flaw I have no recourse. No design flaw? I just found that there was a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool and Sears for just this reason. This has been going on since early 2000s that they have known about this. There must be some kind of design flaw if they paid out millions in the class action lawsuit for just this reason! I am so angry.

Date published: 2019-02-20

Rated 5 out of 5 by BucktownLaundry from Manual? Who needs a Manual!? We've had this washer for almost two weeks now. Its very intuitive and easy to use. Didn't need to read the manual except to know what two functions meant. ITS extremely simple. The tones the machine makes are smooth and not annoying like an old phone ringing. The washer on spin cycle is the quietest I've ever heard. I LOVE the quick wash feature, if I'm in need of something in under an hour, from wash to dry. The washer is bigger, and the door sticks out farther than the nozzle. Measure and measure again, and allow for extra space. We did measure and i ended up having to move the bi-fold-door track out 1/2" to make the door close. Its amazing,.

Date published: 2015-01-28

Rated 2 out of 5 by SHE1 from Poor spin cycle I bought nearly 2 years ago & have had service return multiple times as loads do not spin out & remain extremely wet. Was told I couldn't wash just 1 rug as had to wash at least 2 to balance load. So do I wash things that aren't dirty just to balance a load? A full set of sheets, when washed on normal cycle, do not spin dry. Need to use a heavier load, which takes 1 hr 20+ minutes. Again, need to make sure all items are of same weight in order for spin cycle to work....so can't throw a hand towel in with the sheets as towel is too heavy. Overall, I was told I need to rethink my 40+ years of washing experience to accomodate this wash machine.

Date published: 2018-02-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Sceptical then Feel in Love with New Washer I was NEVER going to get a front load washer. I loved my good old regular Whirlpool washer. I had heard horror stories about the smells. Then I got this new Front load washer and dryer given to me on the ELLEN show. They were so pretty, I had to at least try them out. I purchased the stands and the set was delivered. Two loads of laundry and I was hooked. It has a "stay fresh" cycle that comes on and keeps the washer fresh. It makes my White extra white. The load and go is the best thing ever. I honestly wouldn't trade them now. Thanks to Ellen I got to try these, but if I knew they were so wonderful I would have paid for them no problem. Amazing advances.

Date published: 2015-09-23

Rated 1 out of 5 by jorgclan from Only lasted two years We bought this two years ago from Lowes when we moved into our old house. We had Whirlpool Duets at our previous house for about 4 years with no problem. But this machine for the past several months has been leaking and just a few days ago--after a loud bang--the whole tub spun out of control and is now hanging lifelessly. A month ago we had draining issues--filter needed to be cleaned I guess, but it is inaccessible unless you take the whole back panel off and crawl underneath. A washing machine should last more than two years. The leak between the tubs will cost more to fix than to buy a new machine. Frustrated!

Date published: 2018-03-19

Rated 2 out of 5 by noles1992 from So much potential, yet unfortunately falls short Whirlpool as far as I know is the gold standard of appliances and has been for a long time, so I was happy to make the purchase. The features this machine has was perfect for my large family, the location in my house and the various upgraded features. Unfortunately, the go load system just doesn't work properly. So you wash a load and later learn, no detergent or softener actually hit the load. Essentially you are just washing load after load with water. disappointed in the product. Do I invest in a new machine or try and repair this one that isn't old? if I get a new machine, do I need to buy another brand?

Date published: 2018-09-04

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from LOVE the Load and Go! I purchased the Load & Go washer and dryer after my older LG front loader died. The Load & Go is a breath of fresh air!!I love the convenience of not having to add detergent every time you do a load. Further, I know that the overuse of detergent can attribute to smell in the drums. Because the machine automatically distributes the right amount of detergent, I don't have to worry about buildup.The interface is easy to use. I appreciate the different settings for different types of loads. I haven't used the Steam function yet...but, all in all, I am happy w/ my purchase and would recommend the machine.

Date published: 2015-11-13

Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Marked improvement over traditional agitator washer After extensive research, I purchased this washer/dryer combination for the extensive number of features and price I was able to get for the pair. While I'm concerned about the longer term issues that some have complained about for some brands of front load washers, including Whirlpool's, so far I'm pleased with the build quality and performance of the 97 models. I especially like the automatic detergent dispenser, with steam clean, and extra hot water options that gets our clothes and towels very clean. The washer, which we have in stacked configuration with the dryer, is much quieter than I expected. Hopefully we continue to have a trouble free experience over the years!

Date published: 2015-06-16

4.5 cu. ft. Duet® Steam Front Load Washer with Load & Go™ System Reviews - page 2

Specifications

Dimensions

Capacity

4-1/2

Cutout Height

36.0 in

Depth

33-5/16 in

Depth With Door Open 90 Degree

52-3/4 in

Height

38-3/4 in

Maximum Height

39-3/4 in

Minimum Height

38-3/4 in

Width

27.0 in

Details

Dispense System

Detergent, Fabric Softener & Bleach

Drum Material

Stainless Steel

Hoses Included

Suspension System

2 Springs 4 Dampers

Cycles and Options

Number of Wash Cycles

Configuration and Overview

ADA Compliant

ADA Height and Side and Front Reach Compliant

CEE Tier

Tier II

Prop 65

Prop 65 warning CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Size

27 in

Certifications

Energy Star® Qualified

ENERGY STAR® Certified

Electrical

Features

Pedestal Options

Yes

Stackable

Yes

Energy

Annual Energy Usage [kWh]

109.0

Exterior

Lid/Door Swing

Left

Modifiers

Delay Start

Up to 12 hours

Number of Soil Levels

Number of Spin Speeds

Pre Soak

30 minutes, 8 hour, 60 minutes

Soil Selections

Extra Heavy, Heavy, Light, Normal

Spin Speed Selections

Extra Fast, Fast, Medium, Off, Slow

Temperature Selections

Cold, Cool, Extra Hot, Hot, Warm

GDS

GPC Code

10001959

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