Name: 5.3 cu.ft HE Top Load Washer with ColorLast™ , Intuitive Touch Controls
Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: WTW8500DC
Price: 1299.0 USD
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5.3 cu.ft HE Top Load Washer with ColorLast™ , Intuitive Touch Controls

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

Keep clothes looking newer longer with better clean and better care¹ with the Whirlpool® 5.3 cu. ft. top load washer. This top load washer's Intuitive Touch Controls with Memory help you by adjusting cycle water levels, wash actions and temperature. It's Adaptive Wash technology with Active Bloom™ wash action senses and adapts to the needs of each load with the right amount of water and advanced wash actions. And, to virtually eliminate the need to pretreat, this top load washer features Active Spray technology. Plus, it's a steam washing machine that helps reduce odors and wrinkles.

Features

Adaptive Wash Technology with Active Bloom™ Wash Action

Our washers deliver better clean and better care¹. Keep clothes looking newer longer² all thanks to Adaptive Wash technology with Active Bloom™ wash action. It works to thoroughly saturate clothes with water and detergent by using advanced wash actions. This helps clothes wash against one another for gentler fabric care. Plus, this feature senses each load type and then adapts water levels and wash actions, based on the type of load being washed.

Low-Profile Impeller

Our low-profile impeller helps give clothes a thorough yet gentle clean. Its new design gives clothes more room to move, so they clean against one another. The seamless surface and unique vanes also help drive clothes from the outer rim to the center, where the deepest cleaning happens.

Presoak Option

Enjoy better cleaning with the Presoak option that lets you skip soaking outside of the washer. Extra time is added in the washer before the wash cycle, which starts automatically when the option is complete.

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.

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.

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.

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Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 by cccmathis from worst washer I have ever owned I have owned this washer for just under 2 years. It has NEVER gotten my clothes clean. My washcloths come out with make up still on them. My husband's and son's shirts come out with rings around the collars and sweat stains, and the deodorant does not come out of their shirts under the arms. On top of all of this, my towels started coming out with holes in them, and seams ripped out of them. I had someone look at it once, and they could not find anything wrong with the mechanics, other than it does a really crummy job of washing clothes. I payed over $1,000 and I can't afford to just toss it out and buy a new one or that is what I would do!

Date published: 2017-10-20

Rated 2 out of 5 by The Okie Yogi from Meh, expected way more It's beautiful. But. If I don't use the deep water feature, the detergent doesn't wash out completely. No, I don't overload it or use too much detergent. Yes, I use HE detergent. Some of the clothes still retain their odor too. Then they are so incredibly wrinkled that the dryer doesn't stand a chance of getting them out. Blankets that were folded in half come out of the washer still in half! Obviously not getting really clean if they don't get moved around in there. Finally, the inner barrel already has a squeak. I haven't even had it a year! I'm really disappointed that I finally got the set I'd been wanting for so very long and am so incredibly disappointed.

Date published: 2017-02-02

Rated 1 out of 5 by Jere42676 from Disappointed I bought this washer and dryer set, excited after owning the regular cabrios, and after two years using the washer off and on, because it won’t do big loads and has had draining issues since I purchased them. To keep up with my laundry I’ve started to go to our local laundromat because my washer is unpredictable at this point if it wants to wash or not. We were told our drain motor may need to be replaced, but I don’t use this washer enough to need to do that, as to my old set of cabrios that lasted me over 5 years, which I gave to my sister and she still has them and uses regularly. I’m super bummed that I put so much money into this and still have to do my laundry elsewhere..

Date published: 2019-06-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by Bammer7 from We made a great choice We bought this about a month ago as a replacement for our Kenmore which was subject to a class action law suit because the seal caused mold to grow in the drum. This model was one of the models which we were allowed to purchase in order to obtain the settlement rebate. Because of our limitation on models and brands, I was initially a bit dubious but knew Whirlpool made a good product. When we started using this, I was truly amazed. The ease of operation despite all the settings is great. The machine is extremely quiet. The capacity is amazing. The little kid in me even gets to come out to watch the machine in action with through the glass lid.

Date published: 2017-12-12

Rated 1 out of 5 by BethS from Do not recommend I am having the same issues as the others on this string... I purchased the Geek Squad insurance from Best Buy and they have said same thing-clean washer (have done numerous times with Affresh) and change detergent - have tried everything!

Date published: 2020-01-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Lou31 from Love It! I've had my washer for about a month and am very pleased. HUGE capacity and really quiet.

Date published: 2020-01-16

Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Very disappointed It is very upsetting to learn that we purchased an expensive washer just a few weeks ago and it was not worth the money. First of all, it does NOT saturate clothes well. It's a large capacity washer yet I can only put a small load if I want it to wash clothes well. If I add anything more than a small load some of the clothes come out with dry spots. I also noticed some of the clothes comes out still soiled! I have stood by washer and activated presoak setting, deep water and heavy soiled settings and it still does not was clothes thoroughly. To top it off it makes so much noise!! It literally scares my 2 year old. The dryer works perfectly but washer was a total waste of our hard earned money. I write this review in an effort to help others. Don't make same mistake we did.

Date published: 2017-08-16

Rated 1 out of 5 by Army/Navy Mom from Don't waste your money!!! I bought this washer the same time I bought the dryer (which I love)and I have hated it since the first time I used it!!!! I tried to send it back to the store but by the time I got in touch with the right people the first 24 hours was up and they wouldn't take it. It makes all kinds of grinding, popping, and squeaking noises and doesn't dissolve the "pod" detergents completely. I have tried to get someone out to service it but nobody services this machine. If you are short (5 foot 3) it is hard to reach the bottom of the barrel. I have to use a step stool.

Date published: 2017-11-09

Rated 4 out of 5 by Washing Warrior ;-) from Love the capacity! I bought this washer about a month ago. I love love love the capacity! It holds almost twice what my old washer held. I was wondering what the sound level would be since it is in my kitchen, and I'm happy to say it's not too loud at all. While it does have some whirring and swishing noises, it is not as loud as a normal top load washer with an agitator. The only thing I've had issues with is if my daughter has an accident in bed, it doesn't get the "smells" out very well, but if I add a little bit of oxi clean to the load (which it has a feature for!) the smell comes out. It seems to clean well though! And I love the deep water feature for when it's needed! It works great on cleaning pet stuff as well!

Date published: 2017-12-16

Rated 1 out of 5 by Sarah17 from Lasted just past the warranty It was a good machine while it worked. Then yesterday every light stopped working. Will not power on. Will do nothing. I contacted the customer care, oh nicely they offered to schedule an appointment to have someone look at it.. At my cost. I have had this machine just over a year.. And no warranty after that.. So buyer beware... It might work for you just fine until the warranty runs out and you will be left with a useless $1300 pile of junk. But as the customer service lady nicely put it.. Most manufacturer defects will come up in that time, so I must have done something wrong to cause the problem, so it is my cost. Not sure what I could do wrong since this machine is advertised for its simplicity in use.

Date published: 2018-03-21

5.3 cu.ft HE Top Load Washer with ColorLast™ , Intuitive Touch Controls Reviews - page 2

Specifications

Dimensions

Capacity

5-3/10

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

Dispense System

Detergent, Fabric Softener & Bleach

Drum Material

Stainless Steel

Wash Action

Impeller

Controls

Automatic Temperature Controls

Yes

Cycles and Options

Number of Wash Cycles

Configuration and Overview

ADA Compliant

CEE Tier

Not Rated

Prop 65

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

Size

27 in

Certifications

ADA Compliant

Energy Star® Qualified

ENERGY STAR® Certified

EndecaProps

ProductOutletCategories

Laundry

Features

Pedestal Options

Sound Package

Yes

Modifiers

Delay Start

Up to 12 hours

Number of Soil Levels

Number of Spin Speeds

Rinse Temperature

Cold

Soil Selections

Light, Medium, Normal, Heavy

Temperature Selections

Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot

GDS

GPC Code

10001959

IsInvoiceUnit

true

IsOrderableUnit

true

Product Type

isBaseUnit

true

isConsumerUnit

true

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