5.3 cu.ft HE Top Load Washer with ColorLast™ , Intuitive Touch Controls

5.3 cu.ft HE Top Load Washer with ColorLast™ , Intuitive Touch Controls is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 1929.

Model #: WTW8500DC

MSRP

$1,399.00

Adaptive Wash Technology with Active Bloom™ Wash Action
ColorLast™ Option
Active Spray Technology

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Features

Adaptive Wash Technology with Active Bloom™ Wash Action

Additional Features

ColorLast™ Option

Give your most vibrant colors the care they need with our ColorLast™ option. It uses a precise combination of wash action, gentle temperatures and time to keep colors vibrant longer³.

Active Spray Technology

Active Spray technology virtually eliminates the need to pretreat clothing. It works to saturate clothes with a mixture of detergent and water by spraying the load completely and evenly. It’s gentle on clothes while still providing improved cleaning performance that helps fight tough stains.

Precision Dispense

Precision Dispense provides optimal cleaning by releasing detergent at the right time. Plus, detergents and certain additives – like fabric softener and bleach – get mixed with water before they ever touch your clothes. The result is optimal fabric care and preservation for every load.

Estimated Time Remaining LED Display

Always have an eye on how much time is left during any cycle with our estimated time remaining LED display. Part of our updated digital console, it illuminates your selected cycles, options and available choices and lets you know when you can remove items from the washer.

Smooth Wave Stainless Steel Wash Basket

The Smooth Wave stainless steel wash basket gently guides clothes and helps protect fabrics from fraying and snags.

Quiet Wash Ultra Noise Reduction System

The Quiet Wash Ultra noise reduction system helps keep operational sounds inside the washer and out of living areas. Thanks to sound-absorbing material and a compact motor around the wash drum, you can install your washer virtually anywhere and know you won't be interrupted. People who like quiet will love this Whirlpool® washer.

Quick Wash Cycle

Our Quick Wash cycle can wash small loads in as little as 28 minutes⁴. It uses increased spin speeds to remove more water so clothes can spend less time in the dryer, so you have more time to do what you love.

Automatic Water Levels

Automatic water levels regulate the amount of water based on the size of the load. Only the amount needed to clean is used, increasing efficiency.

6.1 cu. ft. capacity I.E.C.

Put more in each load with enough room to wash a king-sized comforter, thanks to our 6.1 cu. ft. I.E.C. Cabrio® washer.

ENERGY STAR® Certified

ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards by over 20% to help conserve natural resources and save money on your utility bills.

Oxi Dispense Option

The Oxi Dispense option distributes oxygenated additives at the right time for enhanced cleaning results. Plus, it's an eco-friendly alternative to bleach.

Steam Clean Option

Add the power of steam to this stain-fighting option. It penetrates fabrics using increased wash action, rinsing and heat for even more help in breaking down deep soils.

Deep Water Wash Cycle

Take on stains with the Deep Water Wash cycle. It adds more water to help break down stains and improves the ability to rinse away soils.

Direct Drive Motor

The Direct drive motor is what helps our transmission system handle larger-capacity loads. It uses fewer moving parts so there’s less wear and tear over time.

EasyView™ Frameless Glass Lid with Slow-Close Technology

Create a quiet close, every time. Our EasyView™ frameless glass lid features slow-close technology to shut quietly. The lid also provides a better view of what's being washed and is quiet for an overall premium experience.

On/Off End-of-Cycle Signal

You'll always know when your wash cycle is finished, thanks to the end-of-cycle signal. This helpful tone reminds you when it's time to transfer clean clothes from the washer to the dryer. You can also turn it off completely.

Clean Washer Cycle with affresh® Washer Cleaner

Deep-fill the washer to clean even those areas that aren't normally reached by everyday cycles. Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the Clean Washer cycle for best results.

850-RPM Max Spin Speed

The Direct drive motor provides fast spin speeds of up to 850-RPM in the washer to remove moisture from clothes, so they spend less time in the dryer.

Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the U.S.A.

These washers are built with American Pride and designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.

Specifications

Dimensions

Depth

28.0 in
Height

42-1/4 in
Height To Top Of Cabinet

39-1/2 in
Width

27-1/2 in

Appearance

Window

Yes

Details

Drum Material

Stainless Steel
Wash Action

Impeller

Controls

Automatic Temperature Controls

Yes

Cycles and Options

Number of Wash Cycles

26

Configuration and Overview

ADA Compliant

No
CEE Tier

Not Rated
Prop 65

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Size

27 in
UL

UL

Certifications

Energy Star® Qualified

ENERGY STAR® Certified

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by JDM01 from Good Value Excellent performance. Ease of use very good. Great value for dollar.

Date published: 2019-02-28

Rated 3 out of 5 by need to! from Help My smart washer touch screw has suddenly stopped filling with water what can I do

Date published: 2019-02-25

Rated 1 out of 5 by sandysusie from Would love to toss it!!!!!!! Had this machine with it's matching dryer for over 9 months. If I could I'd kick it to the curb. I've had whirlpools for years and have always recommended them to everyone..... until this one. My clothes get TIED IN KNOTS all the time every time. I've tried laying each piece in separately and that still doesn't help. I have to untie all the shirt sleeves at the end of the cycle. Sheets are the worst, try getting them untangled. Clothes don't get clean either, why, because they never have enough water covering them and the clothes are tied in knots. Also it is loud, it clunks all the way through each cycle. I could go on and on. I absolutely hate this machine. DO NOT BUY IT.

Date published: 2019-02-24

Rated 2 out of 5 by Homeowner2017 from Leaks Bought this in Aug, 2017 and recently has bottom leaks that destroy the motor and clutch. Contacted Whirlpool, they offered a good faith service but local company has no resource. Contacted Whirlpool again for replacement parts only ($200) but they preferred to Parts department. Overall, when it works, it is good. Reliable? Have no clue.

Date published: 2019-02-23

Rated 1 out of 5 by Yvonne619 from Biggest waste of money This has to be by far the worst washer I have ever purchased! The clothes don’t move throughout the washing barrel. The clothes on the top of the load don’t get wet. My clothes come out with detergent stains(had to switch to the clear detergent) I am a mother to 3 active Daughters in volleyball soccer and teen age clothing (puberty) and I am having to was clothed two or three times to get the undergarments clean! I hate this washer I wish I would of bought a front loader or an older model with the agitating arm. Save yourself the frustration of purchasing this washer!

Date published: 2019-02-19

Rated 1 out of 5 by CleenQueen from Awful-leaks on floor unbalanced often I have had this machine for 5 years. I have had a repair man out at least 3 times due to UL (unbalanced load) code. It is likely due to the lack of an agitator arm. I load the machine per the manual and it has never really worked well. The off balance drum tilts away from the corner that fils the tub with water, causing the machine to spill water directly onto my second story floor, instead of in the machine tub. They never really fixed it. The UL code was probably disabled the last time he came out. I am done trying to have this repaired. It just spills water on the floor. Ridiculous. Im going back to kenmore for a base model and an agitator arm like my mother had for 30 years. Who wants to buy a new washer every five years at this price?

Date published: 2019-02-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Dawnharmon from Fabulous machine!!! I bought this machine about a month ago and I’m thrilled with this purchase . I had previously had a front loader and was never happy with it. Never used enough water, colorful towels and clothing smelled etc... The Cabrini top loader has been a dream. Huge laundry capacity, simple to use, lots of options like deep water ,presoak etc... I can wash my throw rugs with ease as well as dog beds and even my kids hockey gear.

Date published: 2019-02-13

Rated 1 out of 5 by kepp from Poor washing We have had this washer for a couple of years and have not had a good experience. The low profile agitator does not get clothes clean. I will never buy a washer again without a normal agitator. The only way we can even remotely get our clothes clean is to use the deep cycle cleaning and try to get as much water in the tub as possible.

Date published: 2019-02-10

Rated 2 out of 5 by Shame on Whirlpool from DO NOT PURCHASE!!! We purchased this unit for its size, name and made in America. We previously had a front load washer that lasted for over 12 years. After receiving the washer and dryer, we soon discovered that it was anything but comparable to our front load washer(Kenmore Elite). What we have found with this Top Load washer was that it uses very little water and has NO agitator. Due to the decreased amount of water, we have to do multiple washes on the same loads because the clothes get twisted and tangled up and surprisingly will not even get completely washed. What I mean by this is that the clothes DO NOT get completely wet. I pull out the clothes or sheets and they are completely dry in areas. I then have reload and rewash the entire load. Frustrating. I tried to get Whirlpool to exchange them for a front loader model but they said that they could not because they could not resell them - they would have to destroy them.

Date published: 2019-02-07

Rated 5 out of 5 by MasGar from Holds king size bed spreads and sheets does great I had a older model in my other house loved it so got one for the vacation house

Date published: 2019-02-04

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