Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8400TW Front Load White Washer

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Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8400TW Front Load White Washer, Model WFW8400TWH

Wash 12 pairs of jeans in a single load! (Various sizes.) This front-load washer combines capacity with water and energy savings for an efficient fabric care experience. In fact, it uses less than half the water and energy, compared to conventional top-load washers. The Deep Clean wash system handles your toughest stains, even on your delicates, thanks to the Delicate/Hand Wash cycle. And with an innovative 6-point suspension system, vibration and noise are reduced so you can confidently install it on a second floor.

Features:

ENERGY STAR� Qualified - Tier 3
Ultra Efficient Design
The Duet Sport� washer uses 64% less water and 72% less energy in every load, compared to average traditional top load washers
Ultra Capacity
Deep Clean System
The Anti-Escape valve ensures the maximum concentration of detergent is used in the wash cycle, while the Care Control System keeps temperatures optimal for detergent enzymes to work
Care Control Temperature Management
Care Control Temperature Management uses built-in sensors to monitor wash water and ensure it's warm enough to dissolve detergents and cool enough to ensure proper fabric care
Quiet Wash
Innovative noise reducing technology brings the beauty of silence to the laundry room. Choose a washer with the quiet wash package that meets your needs; Ultra Quiet Wash, Quiet Wash Plus and Quiet Wash. All three packages are remarkable for what they don't do - make noise
Stainless Steel Wash Basket
The interior of the washer features a stainless steel basket that resists odors, rusting, or chipping. It's smooth enough to gently handle fabrics and durable enough to stay looking new
Built-In Water Heater
10 Factory Pre-Set Cycles and Options
Auto Soak Cycle
Clean Washer Cycle
This special Clean Washer cycle helps keep the stainless steel basket and drum clean of detergent buildup and odor
Delicate Cycle
Select a Delicates Cycle when cleaning delicate or knit items. A reduced agitation speed and low spin speed provide needed fabric care without sacrificing cleaning performance
Hand Washables Cycle
The Handwashables cycle uses extra low, intermittent agitation to mimic washing in the sink for delicate care of hand wash garments
Heavy Duty Cycle
Normal/Casual Cycle
Quick Wash Cycle
A Quick Wash cycle cleans small, lightly soiled loads that are needed in a hurry
Sanitary Cycle
The internal water heater warms the wash water to 153 degrees F., a temperature hot enough to eliminate 99.999% of harmful bacteria. Use of the sanitary cycle can eliminate the need for bleach to disinfect and sanitize certain types of laundry
Whitest Whites Cycle
Heated wash water, coupled with the accuracy of the Smart Bleach� dispensing system, helps ensure loads of whites receive optimal cleaning performance
Time Remaining Status Indicator
A digital timer in the center of the control panel accurately shows the time remaining for every load
4 Temperature Selections
Adjustable End-of-Cycle Signal
Add-A-Garment Feature
The convenient Add-A-Garment light illuminates on the control panel for the first 8 minutes of the wash cycle. This gives a convenient reminder that forgotten items can still be added to the load in progress and still receive the same effective cleaning
Delay Wash Feature
Use Delay Wash to begin the cycle up to 6 hours later and save even more during off peak times when utility rates may be lower
Drain/Spin Option
On/Off Extra Rinse Option
Pre-Wash Option
Rinse and Spin Option
3-Tray Detergent, Bleach, Fabric Softener Dispenser
Automatic detergent, bleach and fabric softener dispensers give you the freedom and confidence to load and go
1,100 RPM Maximum Spin Speed
Automatic Water Level Control
The Duet Sport� washer can save up to 23 gallons of water per load. Built-in sensors regulate the amount of water used to match the size of the load so that only the absolute minimum water needed is used
Door Window
Child Lockout
Innovative Suspension System
An innovative suspension system features 'shock absorbers' that cushion the motion of the tub and inner drum, reducing vibration and noise so that an upper floor installation is possible

Specifications:

Capacity

Capacity (Size): 3.7 Cubic foot

Construction

Front Access
Stackable
Stainless Steel Tub

Controls

Electronic Controls

Performance

HORIZONTAL Agitator Type
Bleach Dispenser
10 Cycles
Delicate Cycle
On/Off End-of-Cycle Signal
ENERGY STAR� Qualified
Extra Rinse Option
Fabric Softener Dispenser
Handwashable Cycle
Heavy Duty Cycle
Variable Motor
Quick Wash
Soak Cycle
Quiet Wash I Sound Package
Sound Reduction
4 Temperature Settings
Triple Dispenser
Direct Inject Wash System
4 Wash/Spin Speeds
ADJUSTABLE Water Level Selections

Approximate Dimensions:

Depth: 29-1/2"
Height: 36"
Maximum Height: 36"
Width: 27"

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Warranty Information:

Manufacturer's Warranty (authorized online retailer): Full One Year Warranty

Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 8 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Clean Clothes Well (8), Energy Efficient (7), Adjustable Settings (6), Large Capacity (4), Spins Clothes Dry (3)
Best Uses:	Everyday Clothes (7), Towels (6), Bedding (5), Delicates (5), Heavy/Bulky Items (3)
Describe Yourself:	Frequent User (5)

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REVIEWED BY 8 CUSTOMERS

Displaying Reviews 1 - 8 of 8

Better than what I expected

By Marge in charge from Evergreen Park, IL on 11/3/2009.

Best Uses:	Delicates, Heavy/Bulky Items, Towels, Bedding, Everyday Clothes
Describe Yourself:	Heavy Duty User
Cons:	Long Cycle
Pros:	Spins Clothes Dry, Clean Clothes Well, Energy Efficient, Adjustable Settings, Large Capacity

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Over-complicated

By EPS from Kenilworth, IL on 10/7/2009.

Pros:	Energy Efficient, Clean Clothes Well, Spins Clothes Dry
Best Uses:	Everyday Clothes
Describe Yourself:	Frequent User
Cons:	Suds amount a problem

The product works well and it is a benefit to the environment, but the necessity of using HE soap only is a challenge. Making sure you only add the right amount of detergent (or it over-suds and leaks) is stressful. HE soap was a new concept for me and only those people with new washers are familiar with the requirement. It seems limiting. I would recommend the product because it does clean well, and it is the wave of the future, but will miss the days of top load and of not worrying about suds levels.

I would highly recommend this product.

By Laundry Maiden from Chicago, IL on 09/11/2009.

Best Uses:	Delicates, Heavy/Bulky Items, Towels, Everyday Clothes, Bedding
Describe Yourself:	Frequent User
Pros:	Spins Clothes Dry, Clean Clothes Well, Adjustable Settings

With the drawer under the unit, the unit is at a great height. There is little to no bending down to load/empty the units.

Wonderful!

By D from Chicago on 02/22/2009.

Pros:	Energy Efficient, Clean Clothes Well, Adjustable Settings, Large Capacity
Describe Yourself:	Frequent User
Best Uses:	Heavy/Bulky Items, Everyday Clothes, Delicates, Bedding, Towels

Works as well on small loads as on very large ones!

Great Washer

By Debbie from Arlington Heights, IL on 01/3/2009.

Pros:	Adjustable Settings, Energy Efficient, Clean Clothes Well
Best Uses:	Bedding, Everyday Clothes, Towels
Describe Yourself:	Frequent User
Cons:	Shakes/Moves

The washer cleans clothes well and uses much less water than my older washer did. The washer really spins and used to shake open the pedestal drawer (that the washer was installed on). However as soon as I put some detergent and other items in the pedestal drawer, this was no longer a problem.

I didn't know they made cyles that long.

By archiepad from Downers Grove on 10/29/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Frequent User
Cons:	Long Cycle
Pros:	Quiet, Large Capacity, Energy Efficient, Clean Clothes Well

I have owned various appliances and have never had any problems with Whirlpool items. My only complaint about this model (and it may be the new trend) is the length of the cycles. On the first load of whites I put in, I selected the "bright white" cycle and only found out after I turned it on that it took 2 hours. The sanitize cycle takes 3 hours. The normal cycle is 56 minutes, which is double the time of my old machine. Otherwise, I am very happy with the washer. The clothes get clean, the spin cycle gets out more water so the dying time is reduced and it is very quiet and energy efficient. The pros greatly exceed the cons.

So far, this machine works well.

By Marg from Villa Park, Illinois on 07/15/2008.

Pros:	Adjustable Settings, Energy Efficient, Clean Clothes Well
Best Uses:	Delicates, Towels, Everyday Clothes
Describe Yourself:	Heavy Duty User
Cons:	Shakes/Moves

Easy to load. Compartments to load the detergent, bleach and fabric softener are great.

Second Time that I've Bought this Produc

By CityMom from Chicago, IL on 11/6/2007.

Pros:	Adjustable Settings, Large Capacity, Quiet, Energy Efficient, Clean Clothes Well
Cons:	Awkward Detergent Loader
Best Uses:	Delicates, Athletic Clothes, Towels, Bedding, Everyday Clothes
Describe Yourself:	High-End Shopper

This is a great washer. I bought the fullsize for our country home and this sport model for our city apartment. The only negative is the detergent/bleach/fabric softner loader. The bleach is very hard to pour in without splashing and making a mess. You run the risk of getting it on yourself and ruining what you are wearing. And it's not clear how to use powdered detergent with color-safe bleach. I do like the stacking feature which we did use. You need to buy the stacking bracket.

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