Whirlpool - 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator - White
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Specifications
- Color FinishWhiteProduct Height44 inchesProduct Width28 inchesProduct Depth27 inchesHeight With Door Open52 inchesCapacity3.8 cubic feet
- Key Specs
- Color Finish: White
- Product Height: 44 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 28 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 27 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Height With Door Open: 52 inches (Measurement from the bottom of the product to its top, with lid fully open.)
- Capacity: 3.8 cubic feet
- High-Efficiency: true (Washers with this label feature technology meant to use less water. High Efficiency (HE) washers may also be larger in capacity. Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent in these washers is highly recommended as they are designed to be quick-dispersing and operate in low water conditions by producing less suds, requiring less detergent. Not using the recommended detergent can lead to additional rinse cycles and increased water usage.)
- Steam Function: false (In washers, this feature may be employed before, during, or after the main wash cycle. Steam aids in stain removal, activating detergent, sanitizing, and softening wrinkles. In dryers, this feature can be used to remove wrinkles or quickly freshen clothing items.)
- Washing Mechanism: Agitator (There are two washing mechanisms to choose from in today's washing machines: agitators or impellers. An agitator is a column located in the center of the washing tub. It may be finned or vaned, and works to clean clothes by rotating and rubbing against clothes to break down stains. An impeller is a low-profile cone at the bottom of the tub that uses fins, cones, or discs to create motion. This motion pushes clothes to rub against each other, versus against an agitator, to break down dirt.)
- Agitator Type: Single-action (A single-action agitator typically rotates one way to circulate clothes throughout the washer. A dual-action agitator has two parts that rotate differently; the top rotates to push clothes down toward the bottom of the tub while the bottom continues to move clothes in a circular motion. Triple-action agitators work similarly, but add a third up-and-down motion to the dual rotation.)
- Washer Load Type: Top load
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- General
- Brand: Whirlpool
- Model Number: WTW4957PW
- Product Name: 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator
- Color: White
- Color Finish: White
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 44 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 28 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 27 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Height To Control Panel Top: 44 inches (Measurement from the bottom of the product to its top, including the control panel.)
- Height With Door Open: 52 inches (Measurement from the bottom of the product to its top, with lid fully open.)
- Product Weight: 119 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Capacity
- Capacity: 3.8 cubic feet
- Features
- High-Efficiency: true (Washers with this label feature technology meant to use less water. High Efficiency (HE) washers may also be larger in capacity. Using High Efficiency (HE) detergent in these washers is highly recommended as they are designed to be quick-dispersing and operate in low water conditions by producing less suds, requiring less detergent. Not using the recommended detergent can lead to additional rinse cycles and increased water usage.)
- Steam Function: false (In washers, this feature may be employed before, during, or after the main wash cycle. Steam aids in stain removal, activating detergent, sanitizing, and softening wrinkles. In dryers, this feature can be used to remove wrinkles or quickly freshen clothing items.)
- Antimicrobial Protection: false (The product includes protective features which are designed to eliminate or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.)
- Vibration Reduction: true (Additional features, such as sensors that adjust spin speeds or weights that counter unbalanced loads, help to minimize vibration for smoother, quieter operation.)
- Maximum Spin Speed: 680 revolutions per minute (This is the maximum spin speed of the tub in the final cycle. Higher revolutions per minute (RPM) will remove the water out of the clothes more quickly and effectively which can reduce drying time.)
- Out-Of-Balance Detection: true
- Automatic Temperature Control: true (This feature regulates hot and cold temperatures of the water or air within the appliance in order to keep them in the optimal range for each cycle.)
- Built-In Water Faucet: false (The product includes a built-in faucet where garments can be scrubbed, and stains pretreated prior to washing.)
- Child Lock: true (Setting that allows appliance to be temporarily locked to prevent use.)
- Delay Start: false (Allows you to program the appliance to automatically run at a later time. This feature helps you coordinate with your household’s water needs, noise preferences, and more. Additionally, operating your appliance during off-peak hours may reduce energy costs.)
- End-Of-Cycle Signal: true (An audible alert and/or visual indicator that notifies you when a pre-selected cycle is complete.)
- Time-Remaining Display: false
- Interior Light(s): true
- Bleach Dispenser: true
- Fabric Softener Dispenser: false
- Detergent Dispenser Type: Single load (Single load dispensers hold enough liquid detergent for a single cycle and must be refilled after each use. A multiple load dispenser holds enough for multiple cycles before it is necessary to refill the detergent. The exact number of cycles completed before refilling will vary as machines with multiple load dispensers will calculate and dispense detergent automatically based on load size and other user preferences such as concentration level.)
- Detergent Form: Gel, Liquid, Powder, Single-use packs, Tablet
- Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Design
- Washing Mechanism: Agitator (There are two washing mechanisms to choose from in today's washing machines: agitators or impellers. An agitator is a column located in the center of the washing tub. It may be finned or vaned, and works to clean clothes by rotating and rubbing against clothes to break down stains. An impeller is a low-profile cone at the bottom of the tub that uses fins, cones, or discs to create motion. This motion pushes clothes to rub against each other, versus against an agitator, to break down dirt.)
- Agitator Type: Single-action (A single-action agitator typically rotates one way to circulate clothes throughout the washer. A dual-action agitator has two parts that rotate differently; the top rotates to push clothes down toward the bottom of the tub while the bottom continues to move clothes in a circular motion. Triple-action agitators work similarly, but add a third up-and-down motion to the dual rotation.)
- Washer Load Type: Top load
- Soft Close Lid: true
- Control Type: Button
- Tub/Drum Material: Stainless steel
- Adjustable Leveling Legs: true (Legs can be adjusted accordingly to ensure that your appliance sits level, even on uneven ground.)
- Cycle Specifications
- Number of Wash/Rinse Cycles: 12
- Number of Temperature Settings: 5
- Number of Spin Speeds: 1
- Compatibility
- Matching Dryer Available: false
- Included
- Power Cord Included: true (Connects your product to an electrical outlet, allowing for immediate use (provided that other installation requirements are met).)
- Fill Hoses Included: false
- Drain Hose Included: true
- Electrical Specification
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 250 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 34 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Amperage: 8 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Rating: CEE Not Qualified
- Product Safety Certifications and Standard(s): UL Listed (Lists the applicable certifications and/or standards, as stated by the manufacturer, in which the product has met the requirements for the assurance of quality and safety.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Connectivity
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Other
- UPC: 883049676906
Choose how you wash in this 3.8-3.9 cu. ft. Whirlpool Top Load Washer with the 2 in 1 Removable Agitator. Easily swap the agitator in or out to care for clothes the way you want and get twice the washer you have at home.
- 2 in 1 Removable Agitator: The 2 in 1 Removable Agitator lets you choose how you wash and care for your clothes by easily swapping the agitator post in or out. With two ways to wash, it’s twice the washer you have at home.
- Soil Level Selection: Choose the right amount of agitation for your fabrics with an option that lets you select the soil level of your load on any cycle, so you get less agitation on light loads and more on full or dirty loads.
- Soaking Cycles: Soak and wash in one cycle. Skip a trip to the laundry room with Soaking Cycles that start washing whites and colors as soon as they're done soaking.
- Water Level Selection: Choose the water level you need for the cycle you want. No matter which wash cycle you choose, Water Level Selection lets you select Auto Sensing to adjust water based on load size or the Deep Water Wash Option to help break down loose soils with more water.
- 360 Wash Agitator Option: Thanks to the 2 in 1 Removable Agitator, you can easily reinsert the agitator whenever you want to switch back from the impeller. Multiple wash motions gently move clothes up, down and side to side throughout the cycle for a thorough clean in different water levels.
- Smooth Impeller Option: Easily remove the 2 in 1 Removable Agitator when your load needs a little more space to move.
- 3.8-3.9 Cu. Ft. Flexible Capacity: Keep the agitator in, or swap to the impeller to get the extra space you need to wash bulky items with this 3.8-3.9 Cu. Ft. Flexible Capacity washer.
Whats Included
- Whirlpool 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator
- Warranty
- Energy Guide
- Owners Manual
Product Manuals
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
Q: What is the color finish of this washing machine?
A: The color finish of this Whirlpool washing machine is White. This information is found in the "Color Specifics" section of the product details.
Q: What is the estimated annual operating cost of this washing machine?
A: The estimated annual operating cost of the Whirlpool 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator is 34 United States dollars.
Q: Is this washing machine app-controlled?
A: The context mentions "App-Controlled: false". Therefore, the answer is: No, this washing machine is not app-controlled.
Q: What is the height of this washing machine with the door open?
A: The height of the washing machine with the door open is 52 inches. This information can be found in the "Dimensions" section of the product specifications.
Q: Does this washing machine have a built-in water faucet?
A: No, this washing machine does not have a built-in water faucet. However, it does come with a drain hose. If you are only connecting to a cold water faucet, you will need to use a Y-adapter (not provided).
Q: What is the capacity of this washing machine in cubic feet?
A: The capacity of this Whirlpool washing machine is 3.8 cubic feet. This information can be found in the product specifications section, under the "Capacity (DOE) US" row.
Q: What is the model number of this washing machine?
A: The model number of the washing machine is WTW4957PW. This information can be found in the "product manufacturer model number" field in the product specifications table.
Q: What is the voltage required to operate this washing machine?
A: The voltage required to operate this washing machine is 120 volts. This information can be found in the "Electrical Requirements" section of the product specifications.
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the removable agitator, ease of use, and cleaning performance of this 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Top Load Washer. Many appreciate its quiet operation and consider it a good value for the price. The large capacity is also frequently praised. A small number of users expressed some dislike for the lid locking mechanism.
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- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Frustrating Machine, 3 Stars
This has been the most frustrating appliance purchase I have ever made, and it had to be exchanged TWICE. The first one would not complete the final spin after draining the drum and finish the cycle on any setting except Normal Wash, and after installing the second and third units I'm 90% sure it was a return. A much larger amount of water came pouring out of the drain outlet than the second and third one when we removed the orange cap and it didn't come with the box insert in the washer with free samples and the manual like the second and third. The drain hose and manual were just sitting in the bottom of the drum. It was also covered in dirt smudges. The second unit was much louder than both the first and third washer, had a start/pause/cancel button that only canceled the cycle 1/10 times when I held it down for the 3 seconds and required me to unplug the entire thing from the wall to cancel the cycle, and would not get to the Wash cycle when trying to wash with Hot water on several cycle settings. One of the most frustrating things about the machine and process itself is that the 'manual' is basically just the instructions on how to install it and a separate one page 'quick start' guide that only has details about the Normal Cycle. Neither explains that the washer will not run properly unless you follow their cycle guide settings exactly or how to recalibrate, reset or run diagnostics on the washer so you are forced to search on their website and on Google until you find the right Cycle Guide for your specific washer and the sequence of knobs to turn as you will find several different instructions for the same model, but only one of them will work. The first washer they delivered was putting out an error code for a faulty water level sensor and the second washer put out an error code for a faulty load sensor. The third washer they delivered is quieter than both of the first two (the second one was ATROCIOUS) and fingers crossed SEEMS to be working properly on each of the different cycles as long as the comprehensive cycle guide from Whirlpool's website is followed. All of these extra details and guides should be included with the washer sale and not only offered through download online since the washer can't operate properly without the proper cycle settings, which is NOT explained in the provided guides. As referenced above the garbage 'Quick Start' guide that is provided does not make it clear that many of the cycles have specific settings you need to follow and the washer will NOT work properly unless you follow them. I was only able to figure this out after spending hours researching online and messing around with all the cycle settings (and wasting a ton of water). You will need to find the more detailed/expanded Cycle guide on Whirlpool's website to see what settings to follow/what setting options are available for each cycle as this information is not provided with the washer manuals. Whirlpool's cycle guide also does not follow the same cycle settings you might be used to doing with other washers and you can't just use whatever combination of settings you want. For example, if your model of Whirlpool washer doesn't have a specifically 'Towels' cycle you'll need to wash them on a Normal Cycle with Heavy Soil level, Hot Water and Deep Fill Water level and turn the dials manually rather than running a Bulky Cycle on Hot water if you want to wash them with Hot water. Sometimes you might be able to get a cycle to run outside of the cycle guide settings but more often than not the load sensor just won't be able to figure it out. Instead it will attempt to fill the drum with water, then after a little while shut off all the lights and drain the water out, then switch back to 'wash' and sit there doing nothing until you reset it and try something else (this happened with both the second and third washer). Unfortunately there really aren't too many Washer options at this price-point and they all seem to be basically the same in terms of technology and quality as Maytag is actually also owned by Whirlpool too now. They just don't build these well or to last anymore and since the Auto-sensing for water is mandated they all have it. The machine is super loud anytime it has to sense the load size and weight which it will do multiple times throughout a single cycle. This is also what causes a cycle to take so much longer than old non-autosensing machines. I was determined to have a top loader with an agitator again after the front-loading LG monstrosity I inherited from my home's previous owners died and this was one of the only options that didn't have a flat digital display. I will say that otherwise it seems to wash clothes well. Instead of using fabric softener I run a rinse and spin cycle with a little bit of distilled white vinegar with an extra rinse in the washer and dryer balls in the dryer, and my clothes have been coming out clean and soft. Since the water levels never rise to the same levels the old washers did you have to be careful about how much and what is going into the drum, and I've switched to liquid detergent and using the 1-2 tablespoon measuring guide for liquid laundry detergent instead of pods (and what's listed on the laundry detergent bottle) and use a small amount of vinegar in place of fabric softener. Still working out how to get the towels to come out just as soft. Other Things to Note: - The water level will never fill the drum more than halfway even on Deep Fill, and you can see how high it goes exactly by looking at the water stain ring that forms in the drum. - To cancel a cycle/setting, it says you need to hold down the Start button for 3 seconds. It will take more like 5-8 seconds, and it takes a good bit of force so people that have weak arm or hand strength might struggle with this. - To soak your clothes for awhile, you have to wait (and guess, or keep checking and hitting start again as opening the lid will pause the cycle) for the tub to fill then pause the cycle and make sure to leave the lid closed. If the lid is left open it will drain the tub and cancel the cycle after 10 minutes. - Diagnostic Sequence Order: To access the diagnostic tool that's built into the control board you'll need to: 1. Turn all the knobs/dials so that the notches are pointing upwards (So set to Heavy, Hot, Normal, etc) 2. Turn the cycle dial (which should start at Normal) counter-clockwise once, then clockwise three clicks, counter-clockwise once and then clockwise once. All of the lights except the last one should start blinking. 3. From here you have a few options. You can either turn the dial until only the 'Cycle Complete' light is lit and and press Start once, then turn it left once after all the lights start blinking again to see if it's detected any error codes. If it is detecting any error codes it will light any corresponding cycle lights and flash, and you'll need to look up which code it's putting out and what it means (for example, the Sensing and Fill lights could blink, then Cycle Complete could blink separately, then repeat). If you'd like to try to recalibrate and reset everything to see if that fixes any issues or error codes you're having you can exit and re-enter the diagnostic mode, but instead turn the dial until only the 'Rinse' light is lit. Press start and wait a few minutes for it to run through all its tests and all the lights shut off. From there you can try running a load and see if your issue is resolved. The customer support team I spoke to on the Live Chat feature on the Best Buy website was very supportive and understanding and I didn't have any issues setting up the exchange of the washer both times I had to go through it. 5 Stars for them. The delivery teams that delivered and swapped out all the washers were also very polite and professional. I have a hard time saying either way whether I would recommend this washer, but I hope my review helps save some other customers some sanity if they do purchase.
Posted by IvyX
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy.
Quiet, easy to use efficient washer. Great value for the price!
Posted by JohnK
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Have your cake and eat it too!
I was hesitant to get a new high-efficiency washer, they don't all come with an agitator anymore and barely fill up with water I miss the old school versions. But this Whirlpool has a deep wash setting for when I really need that extra water. I also really want an agitator which you don't get in every top load washer now, but this one has a removable agitator so you can even wash your blankets or comforters. So far so good!
Posted by Poohkado
