Whirlpool WGD8700EC 8.8 cu. ft. Gas Dryer - Chrome Shadow

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Product Highlights
  • 23 Dry Cycles
  • 5 Temperature Selections
  • Steam
  • Remote Control
  • Laundry Alerts and Diagnostic Tool
  • Eco Mode
  • Wrinkle Shield
  • Advanced Moisture Sensing
  • Quad Baffles
Brand:
Width:
29"
Depth:
32 1/4"
Height:
42 1/4"
Cycles:
23
Stackable:
No
Steam Cycle:
Yes
Reversible Door:
Yes
Sensor Dry:
Yes
Venting Type:
Vented
Fuel Type:
Gas
Volts:
120 Volts
Amps:
15
About the Whirlpool WGD8700EC
29" Electric Dryer with 8.8 cu. ft. Capacity
A remote control option available through a mobile app allows you to care for your laundry while away from home. Get laundry alerts and notifications when a load is dry. If you can't make it home in time to remove clothes from the fryer, activate the Wrinkle Shield option from your mobile app. Intuitive touch controls recall the last dry cycle so that you can dry a load the same way. Through the mobile app, energy-saving features are available. Switch the dryer to Eco Mode while away from home to save energy. You can also take advantage of the Rush hour Rewards program to avoid running your dryer during peak energy usage hours in the summer.

About Whirlpool
At Whirlpool, advanced performance means getting great results while using less water and energy. Their ENERGY STAR qualified appliances deliver eco-efficient operation that exceeds the toughest government standards. Whirlpool is dedicated to making guesswork a thing of the past. Every detail is attended to. Every machine is designed to help you manage your home precisely the way you want-easier, faster and smarter. Available at Designer Appliances.
Key Features
Care for Clothes Away from Home
  • Whirlpool brand introduces the new smart Cabrio top load dryer that lets you take on laundry like never before.
  • You can control the way you do laundry with help from a mobile app.
  • From starting cycles and options remotely to downloading specialty cycles that care for clothes in just in the right way, a mobile app makes it all possible away from home.
  • Using a remote control, you can track cycle progress and energy usage, receive notifications when loads finish and even activate the Wrinkle Shield option if you can't make it home in time to remove clothes from the dryer.
Specialty and Customized Cycles
  • You'll never feel tied to the Normal cycle again with specialty cycles, only from Whirlpool brand.
  • Released seasonally as free downloads through the mobile app, cycles for everything from delicates to heavy coats are designed to provide optimal care for each item.
  • You can create and save your own unique cycle to dry exactly the way you want with the mobile app, and then download the cycle directly to your dryer using the Download and Go function.
Laundry Alerts and Diagnostic Tool
  • Dry clothes more efficiently with helpful Laundry Alerts.
  • Alerts let you know if there's a blocked vent or anything else affecting dryer performance.
  • You'll also receive step-by-step instructions and how-to videos to help guide you through quick fixes.
  • The Diagnostic Tool ensures that any other issues are correctly identified as the app sends data from the appliance directly to Whirlpool brand customer service for more efficient service calls.
Intuitive Touch Controls
  • Intuitive Touch Controls with Memory always ask the right questions.
  • With easy "what OEoeae and "how OEoeae controls, they effortlessly help you create customized cycles.
  • The touch controls remember your last dryer settings to save you time.
  • Performance
Advanced Moisture Sensing
  • Advanced Moisture Sensing uses three sensors to track moisture and temperature. Adapts drying times to end the cycle when clothes are perfectly dry.
Quad Baffles
  • Four baffles tumble clothes in a randomized pattern to promote better, more balanced tumbling.
  • Efficiency
Energy-Saving Features
  • Energy-saving features are available through the mobile app and can be integrated with your Nest Learning Thermostat.
  • Nest recognizes when you're away from home, and switches the dryer to Eco Mode to save energy with a longer, more energy-efficient cycle.
  • You can take advantage of the Rush Hour Rewards program to avoid running the dryer during peak energy usage hours in the summer.
  • These energy-saving options are also available without the Nest Learning Thermostat.
  • Design
Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the U.S.A.
  • Whirlpool Duet dryers are built with American Pride and designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.
Available at Designer Appliances
  • www.Designer Appliances.com
Key Features
Specialty and Customized Cycles
Specialty and Customized Cycles

You'll never feel tied to the Normal cycle again with specialty cycles, only from Whirlpool brand. Released seasonally as free downloads through the mobile app, cycles for everything from delicates to heavy coats are designed to provide optimal care for each item. Plus, you can create and save your own unique cycle to dry exactly the way you want with the mobile app, and then download the cycle directly to your dryer using the Download & Go function.

Remote Control
Remote Control

Dry clothes your way and on your time, even when you're away from home. The mobile app allows you to remotely start and pause cycles, track cycle progress and energy usage, receive Clothes Dry notifications when loads finish and even activate the Wrinkle Shield option if you can't make it home in time to remove clothes from the dryer.

Specifications
Dimensions
Width
29 Inch
Depth
32 1/4 Inch
Capacity
8.8 Cu. Ft.
Height
42 1/4 Inch
Performance
Heating Burner BTU
20,000
Maximum Vent Length
64"
Venting Direction
Left, Right, Bottom, Rear
Design
Steam Hose Y Connector
Yes
Interior Light
Yes
Electronic Display Type
Digital
Drum Material
Powder Coat
Control Type
Touch-Activated Electronic
Dryer Cycles and Options
What to Dry
Mixed, Casuals, Towels, Delicates, Bulky/Sheets
Temperature Selections
No Heat, Low, Medium, High, Hot
Sound Package
Yes
Number of Dryness Levels
4
Number of Dryer Cycles
23
Lint Filter Indicator
Yes
How to Dry
Normal, Sanitize, Gentle, Steam Refresh, Timed Dry
End of Cycle Signal
Yes
Dryness Levels Selections
Less, Low, Medium, More
Dryer Option Selections
Static Reduce, Damp Dry Signal, Eco Boost, End of Cycle Signal and Wrinkle Shield with Steam
Dryer Cycle Selections
What to Dry, How to Dry
Cycle Time Remaining
Yes
Automatic Temperature Controls
Yes
Advanced Moisture Sensor
Yes
Dimensions and Weights
Approximate Shipping Weight
165 Lbs.
Product Width
29"
Product height
42 1/4"
Product Depth
32 1/4"
Depth With Door Open 90 Degrees
56 1/4"
Technical Details
Voltage
120 Volts
CEE Rating
Not Available
Amps
15
Energy Star Rated
No
NSF Certified
No
ADA Compliant
No
Features
Venting Type
Vented
Usage
Residential
Temperature Settings
5
Steam Cycle
Yes
Stainless Steel Drum
No
Cycles
23
Control Type
Digital
Dry Rack
No
Sensor Dry
Yes
Reversible Door
Yes
Leveling Legs
Yes
Product Information
UPC
883049366050
Brand
Whirlpool
Model
WGD8700EC
Appearance
Type
Front Load
Stackable
No
Color
Chrome Shadow
Location of Controls
Front
Fuel Type
Gas
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year Limited
Specifications:
Series
Cabrio
GTIN
EAN
0883049366050
Capacity
Capacity
8.8 cu. ft.
General
Manufacturer
Whirlpool
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