Whirlpool WTW8600YW 28" Top Load Washer with 4.6 cu. ft. Capacity, 13 Wash Cycles, Clean Care Cycle, Active Wear Cycle and EasyView Slow Close Glass Lid

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About the Whirlpool WTW8600YW
  • 28" Top Load Washer
  • 4.6 cu. ft. Capacity
  • 13 Wash Cycles
  • Clean Care Cycle
  • Active Wear Cycle
  • EasyView Slow Close Glass Lid
Brand:
Capacity:
4.6 Cu. Ft.
Wash Cycles:
13
Max Spin Speed (RPM):
1,100
Stackable:
No
Steam Cycle:
No
Type:
Top Load
Width:
27 9/16"
Depth:
27 5/8"
Height:
45 1/8"
Volts:
120 Volts
Amps:
20
Energy Star Rated:
Yes
CEE Rating:
Tier III
4.6 cu. ft. Cabrio Platinum Top Load Washer with Clean Care cycle

Help protect the clothes in your closet from wear and tear and keep them looking great with a washer that provides the best care for your clothes. The Clean Care cycle uses cold water to wash like a warm water cycle helping protect fabrics from color fading and bleeding. A 4.6 cu. ft. capacity offers room for 3 baskets of laundry in a single load yet handles small loads efficiently. In fact, whether you do large or small loads this ENERGY STAR qualified and CEE Tier 3 rated can help you save over $2,100 in lifetime water and energy costs. Specialty wash cycles for sheets, whites and even active wear offer additional care options for the things you need to clean.

Why you'll love it...

Clean Care cycle

Provides the best care for your clothes, using adaptive wash actions together with a concentrated solution of HE detergent and cold water to gently lift stains and soils from fabrics leaving your clothes looking newer longer.. The use of cold water to wash like a warm water cycle protects fabrics from heat damage and uses less energy.

EasyView Slow Close glass lid

A see-through glass lid allows you to look inside and see the wash action while the load is in progress. The frameless design gives you a larger viewable area. The specially designed hinge keeps the lid from slamming shut, helping to protect fingers and unwanted noise.

Active Wear Cycle

Provides extra care for performance garments like running and biking clothes.
Key Features
Clean Care cycle
  • Using adaptive wash actions together with a concentrated solution of HE detergent and cold water to gently lift stains and soils from fabrics
  • The use of cold water to wash like a warm water cycle protects fabrics from heat damage and uses less energy
EasyView Slow Close glass lid
  • A see-through glass lid allows you to look inside and see the wash action while the load is in progress.
  • The frameless design gives you a larger viewable area.
  • The specially designed hinge keeps the lid from slamming shut, helping to protect fingers and unwanted noise.
Active Wear Cycle
  • Provides extra care for performance garments like running and biking clothes.
4.6 cu. ft. capacity
  • Wash up to 3 baskets of laundry in a single load.
  • The 4.6 cu. ft. capacity wash basket adapts to both large and small loads for optimal fabric care.
ENERGY STAR Qualified
  • Meets government standards to help conserve natural resources and save money on utility bills.
Eco Monitor
  • The Eco Monitor allows you to see the eco-friendliness of each cycle or option you choose.
  • The display rates energy use to show your overall eco-performance.
EcoBoost option
  • Get additional energy efficiency without giving up cleaning performance.
  • This option lowers a wash cycle's overall energy use by reducing water temperature and increasing spin speed (on select models).
CEE Tier III Qualified
  • Based on the Consortium for Energy Efficiency qualified product listings--with Tier III being the most efficient.
  • This model features advanced water & energy savings and may qualify for rebates from local utility companies.
Unique Soft-Touch Impeller
  • The unique soft-touch impeller helps move clothes gently through the water allowing the H2Low wash system to provide better cleaning performance and gentle fabric care.
  • To protect fabrics and fibers during the wash cycle, a specially designed material fully wraps the impeller vanes.
H2Low wash system
  • Delivers better cleaning performance and gentleness.
  • The Industry-exclusive technology of the H2Low wash system includes the unique soft-touch impeller, floating basket technology and circulation spray provides optimal cleaning using less water and additives than a traditional top load washer.
Precision Dispense
  • Senses and adapts to each load, adding detergent, bleach or fabric softener at just the right time.
  • A concentrated burst of detergent showers directly onto clothes to penetrate stains and pretreat soils.
Quiet Spin technology
  • Quiet Spin technology offers a unique suspension system that senses and adapts to each load, making upper-floor installation possible.
Direct Drive Motor
  • The direct drive motor tumbles larger capacity loads, enhances the spin speed for improved energy savings and uses fewer moving parts so there's less wear and tear over time.
Quick Wash Cycle
  • Clean small, lightly soiled loads in less time.
  • Plus, increased spin speeds extract more water for faster dry times.
Specifications
Product Information
UPC
883049242361
Model
WTW8600YW
Brand
Whirlpool
Performance
Automatic Water Level Settings
Yes
Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the US
Yes
Adjustable End of Cycle Signal
Yes
EcoBoost Option
Yes with Eco Monitor
Direct Drive Motor
Yes
Precision Dispense Plus
Yes
Water Level Sensor
Auto Load Size Sensing Technology
Bleach Dispenser
Timed Bleach Dispenser
Number of Spin Speeds
3
Extra Rinse
Yes
Soak Rinse
Yes
Delay Wash Option
Up to 9 Hours
Total Capacity
4.8 cu. ft.
Max Spin Speed
1,100 RPM
Number of Cycles
13; Quick Wash; Heavy Duty; Cold Wash; Bulky Items
Number of Temperatures
4
Construction
Drum Material
Stainless Steel
Lid
See-Through Glass Window
Features
Includes Hoses
No
Control Type
Digital
Wash Cycles
13
Steam Cycle
No
Usage
Residential
Soak Setting
Yes
Self Cleaning Lint Filter
No
Reversible Door
No
Maximum Spin Speed (RPM)
1,100
Leveling Legs
Yes
Stainless Steel Drum
Yes
Fabric Softener Dispenser
Yes
Bleach Dispenser
Yes
Temperature Settings
4
Dimensions and Weight
Gross Weight
175 Lbs.
Product Height
45 1/8"
Product Depth
27 1/2"
Product Width
27 1/2"
Warranty
Warranty Notes
See Written Warranty for Full Details
Labor Warranty
1 Year
Parts Warranty
1 Year
Technical Details
Voltage
120 Volts
Amps
20
ADA Compliant
No
CEE Rating
Tier III
Energy Star Rated
Yes
Dimensions
Capacity
4.6 Cu. Ft.
Height
45 1/8 Inch
Depth
27 5/8 Inch
Width
27 9/16 Inch
Appearance
Stackable
No
Location of Controls
Rear
Color
White
Type
Top Load
General
Series
Cabrio
Manufacturer
Whirlpool
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