Whirlpool washing machines: features and review of the best models

Whirpool washing machines have been around for a long time. However, in order to choose a good one, you will have to study the main characteristics of this technique, and even review the best models. Additionally, it is worth understanding the basic requirements for operation.

The conversation about the Whirlpool washing machine should start with the fact that it is a solid and time-tested American brand of household appliances. It is characterized by high-quality assembly and an excellent level of individual parts. The company has been operating steadily for over 100 years. Once the country of origin of these goods was the United States. However, now Whirlpool washing machines are produced in Slovakia.

It should be noted that the company moved part of the production to the territory of Russia - to Lipetsk... The design of the products is precisely tailored to the most stringent aesthetic requirements. The use of a number of sensors is envisaged, tracking a variety of parameters.

It is worth considering that the American company has long been engaged in the production of highly efficient household appliances. It was she who was entrusted at one time with the creation of kitchen equipment for space stations. Therefore, the products of this company meet the most stringent requirements.

Thanks to the elements of artificial intelligence, these washing machines provide effective control over:

• the weight of the linen being pledged;
• the level of its pollution;
• the course of washing;
• compliance with the optimal thermal regime;
• the amount of water consumed;
• motor power.

Practice shows that manual control is much less effective and is subject to the influence of a number of random factors. It is also useful to pay attention to the Soft Move mode. Thanks to this option, the speed of the drum can be flexibly adapted to the material. All things will remain completely intact and will be reliably protected. Another important option is Fresh Care +. This functionality prevents unwanted odors.

The essence is very simple - in addition to the gentle rotation of the drum, special steam treatment also suppresses unpleasant aromas. This mode is especially good for bath and bed linen, which are constantly saturated with all kinds of odors. Color 15C is also an important option.

The Clean + Principle also contributes significantly - it ensures the adaptation of washing to the personal needs of people. The cycle is flexibly adjusted depending on the degree of clogging. If necessary, the machine will only refresh the fabric and will not expose it to the full impact in an aggressive mode. The special proprietary Zen technology implies a special design of the case, which guarantees minimal noise even at night.

In this category, the stand-alone AWG 1112 S / PRO machine... This digitally controlled device has traditionally been at the top of the manufacturer's reliability rating. The direct electric motor works very stably and efficiently.You can load up to 11 kg of laundry into the machine, the spin of which will take place at a speed of up to 1200 revolutions per minute. The drum is made of stainless steel.

The sound volume in washing mode is up to 48 dB, and during spinning it increases to a maximum of 70 dB. Advanced 6th Sense and Zen technologies are provided. The machine is completely protected against leaks, even inside the housing. It is painted in a dainty silver color and weighs 78 kg. There are 10 basic programs, which should be enough for the vast majority of people; power requirements are standard - 220 V and 50 Hz.

Another horizontal loading model is AWG 912 S / PRO... Its positive feature is the energy efficiency category A. As in the previous case, it uses a direct drive and a stainless steel drum. But you can load no more than 9 kg of laundry into it. During washing, the sound volume will be up to 49 dB, and during spinning - up to 69 dB.

Other characteristics:

• current consumption 1.82 kW;
• 6th Sense, Zen, Softmove techniques;
• total protection against leaks;
• total weight 84 kg;
• dimensions 0.85x0.595x0.64 m;
• optimal dosage prompt system;
• plug type "Shuko";
• 10 main programs.

Much more roomy is the separate model 3LWTW4705FW... It can hold up to 15 kg of laundry. The control is realized using LED technology (with three buttons). A powerful asynchronous motor is installed, and the drum is covered with a ceramic layer. The manufacturer claims that during washing, the model develops a sound of no more than 55 dB, and during spinning, no more than 70 dB. The total current consumption is approximately 1 kW.

The weight of this machine is 54.5 kg, and its dimensions are 1.07x0.699x0.686 m. A timer based on electromechanical structures is provided. There is also a connection to hot and cold water. In addition to conventional symbols, messages in English can be displayed on the service panel. There are 21 tested programs.

There are Whirlpool and built-in washing machines in the range. This is exactly BI WDWG 75148 EU... By the range of available options, including washing at 15 degrees, it can confidently challenge the above models. The device is equipped with a large digital display. Loading is done through the front hatch, and the washing of the linen is provided by an inverter motor. It is worth noting that this machine is a dryer: in normal mode it processes up to 7 kg, and in a drying mode - up to 5 kg of laundry. But these figures only apply to cotton processing. When working with synthetic fabrics, they are 4.5 and 4.5 kg, and when washing wool - 2 and 2 kg, respectively. The drum is made of stainless steel. A hatch with a diameter of 0.305 m is used for loading.

The spin rate can be up to 1400 rpm. But even with the weakest spinning, the residual moisture will not exceed 53%. During the cycle, the machine will consume 0.91 kW of current and 46 liters of water. The sound volume during washing is up to 46 dB, and during spinning - up to 73 dB. The total current consumption per hour is declared at 1.85 kW.

When choosing a vertical narrow machine, you should pay attention to AWE 60710... A digital display is used to control it. Thanks to the standard motor, up to 6 kg of laundry can be washed at a time. Synthetic fabrics can be washed up to 3 kg and wool up to 1 kg at a time. Drying of the washed laundry is not provided. The stainless steel drum rotates during spinning at a speed of up to 1000 rpm. Residual moisture after the weakest possible spinning is no more than 62%. During the cycle, the machine will consume 0.9 kW of current and 48 liters of water. The sound volume during washing is up to 59 dB, and during spinning up to 76 dB. The total electricity consumption per hour is declared at 2.1 kW.

It is also worth noting:

• 6th Sense technology;
• option Clean +;
• the ability to adjust the spin speed and delay the timer start;
• indication of operating modes;
• modest dimensions (0.9x0.4x0.6 m).

FWF71251W RU - washing machine with digital display and collector motor.It can hold up to 7 kg of cotton linen, up to 4 kg of synthetic fabrics or up to 1.5 kg of wool. The drum is made of stainless steel. It will wring out the laundry at a speed of up to 1200 rpm. The linen is loaded through a hatch with a diameter of 0.34 m.

Other parameters:

• current consumption during a cycle of 1.24 kW;
• total power 1.85 kW;
• water consumption per cycle on average 52.5 liters;
• sound volume during washing 63 dB;
• sound volume when spinning the laundry 79 dB;
• weight 63 kg;
• size 0.837x0.595x0.575 m.

The built-in washing machine stands out in the front class. AWOC 0614... Like the other models listed, it has 6th Sense technology. The LED indicator is used for control. The use of a standard motor is provided. Inside you can load up to 6 kg of linen, up to 3 kg of synthetics or up to 1 kg of wool. The stainless steel drum rotates at a speed of up to 1400 rpm during spinning. The diameter of the loading door is 0.3 m. During 1 cycle, 0.78 kW and 49 liters of water are consumed. During washing, the sound volume is 50 dB, and during spinning it is amplified to 72 dB. In total, 2.1 kW of current will be consumed per hour.

Other features worth noting:

• the possibility of postponing the start;
• indication of the selected mode and stages of the program;
• indication of the remaining time;
• weight 66 kg;
• traditional white color of the product;
• dimensions 0.82x0.595x0.555 m;
• 18 main programs.

Suitable for embedding and BI WMWG 71484E EU... This machine is equipped with an inverter motor and a large digital display. Inside you can load up to 7 kg of cotton, up to 4 kg of synthetics or up to 1.5 kg of wool. The diameter of the linen hatch is 0.305 m. The machine can spin linen at a speed of up to 1400 rpm.

During the cycle, it will consume 0.77 kW of electricity and 52 liters of water. The sound volume during washing will be 46 dB. When pressed, it rises to 73 dB. Provides sophisticated 6th Sense technology.

In this category, a stand-alone AWE 1066 car... To control it, an LED-based indicator device is used. The standard motor is installed by default. The stainless steel drum can hold 6 kg of cotton, 3 kg of synthetics or 1 kg of wool. The machine can spin laundry at a speed of up to 1000 rpm.

Other parameters:

• energy consumption - category A;
• washing - category A;
• spin - category C;
• current consumption per cycle - 1.02 kW;
• water consumption per cycle 48 l;
• noises during washing and spinning 59 and 76 dB, respectively;
• hourly current consumption 2.1 kW.

Model TDLR 70110 put only separately. It is praised for its high energy efficiency class and solid digital display. A standard electric motor provides efficient washing of 7 kg of cotton, 3 kg of synthetic fabrics or 1 kg of wool. The stainless steel drum is capable of rotating at speeds up to 1000 rpm. A decent alternative is the AWE 60710. Similarly, it is installed separately, equipped with a digital display and a typical electric motor. Loading with cotton can be up to 6 kg. AWE 60710 synthetic fabrics can be loaded up to 3 kg, and woolen items up to 1 kg. The machine is capable of spinning laundry at a speed of up to 1000 revolutions per minute.

Electricity consumption in one cycle is 0.9 kW, hourly - 2.1 kW. At least 48 liters of water are consumed per cycle. During washing, the sound volume is 59 dB. During spinning - 76 dB. The dimensions of the structure are 0.9x0.4x0.6 m, and its weight is 56 kg.

Whirlpool products are manufactured in a wide variety of countries. Despite the American uniform quality standards, the most reason to trust products assembled in:

• USA;
• Italy;
• Germany;
• Slovakia.

But the copies made in Poland and Lipetsk need to be considered much more critically. In any case, it is worth considering that front-facing washing machines need free space to open the door.And after that, there should still be a free approach to them. Changing the installation location arbitrarily is unlikely to work. As for the vertical models, they are usually less productive, and cannot be installed tightly under a shelf or hanging cabinet.

If in the foreground considerations of personal convenience, it is imperative to give preference to models with an LCD screen. It improves the tracking of the washing process and getting information about various failures. In a limited area, narrow models can be used. However, their capacity is unlikely to be large enough. The modes are selected strictly according to their needs, you can neither save on them, nor choose just to be.

Even the budget Whirlpool washing machines are not inferior to the products of competitors in the same price niche, at least. But if there are sufficient funds, it is still better to prefer premium products. Fuzzi Logic was recognized as a useful option, which flexibly reacts to atypical situations and prevents imbalance during loading. Speaking of other options, the following are especially useful:

• postponement of the start;
• wash in cold water;
• removing stains (especially valuable in homes with small children);
• express wash of a small amount of items;
• the ability to move the device on wheels;
• automatic balancing of the loaded laundry.

Although full protection against leaks increases the cost of cars, it makes them much more practical. And you will not have to pay extra money for repairs from the neighbors below, and you will not have to change the car itself. For family use, designs with a control lock option are by far the best choice. Then overly active children will not be able to start the car and cause serious damage to themselves, laundry or the equipment itself.

The capacity of the device is selected according to their individual needs. The widespread recommendations “this much kilogram for two or three people” are just averaged, statistical numbers. It is important to understand what exactly is to be washed, how heavy and bulky things are. And the frequency of washing during the week is not indifferent. It is more convenient for some to accumulate dirty laundry and wash it in 1 or 2 steps, while other people prefer to do their laundry without delay.

Choosing a front-type model is easier than a top-loading device, simply because such designs are presented in the assortment of any company wider. It's nice to have a removable detergent drawer. It is much easier to keep clean than a non-removable device. And in the end, the machine itself will function better as a whole. The type of installed motor is also important: inverter motors are more expensive, but they run quieter and last longer, since they do not have brushes that wear out quickly.

If you have to wash only simple linen and outerwear, you can get by with models that process up to 5 kg of linen at a time. But the systematic washing of wool, terry cloths, various bed linen and other things that absorb water abundantly will require a container of 7-8 kg. Even larger models, up to 15 kg inclusive, are suitable for a large family. Next, you should pay attention to the type of control. Swivel arm systems are easy to learn and operate very reliably.

But mechanical control is limited only to those functions that are nested by the designers themselves. Flexible detailed adjustment is possible only when using washing machines that are equipped with automatic control systems. Touch screens can even be found in inexpensive products. Having dealt with this point, it is worth thinking about the design of the washing machine. He must visually like it and fit harmoniously into the interior of the room.

The next important point is the assessment of the protective properties of the machine. It is not only a panel lock and leakage protection. An important role is played here by pumping out excess foam, and increasing the resistance of electronic parts to voltage drops. If there is a forced rinse option, the machine is ideal for allergy sufferers. The antibacterial steaming mode is also useful.

Whirlpool representatives strongly recommend using only high-quality detergents designed for automatic machines. The detergent dispenser must be washed regularly. It must be well dried before reattaching. Before using the machine for the first time, you must read the entire manual and understand what these or those icons on the buttons, symbols on the screen mean. After the end of washing, it is imperative to wipe the rubber cover of the hatch in order to avoid the appearance of mold.

Every two months, a preventive cleaning of the machine with proprietary products is required. After each wash, it is advisable to open the door for at least 1-2 hours to ventilate the drum. The rest of the time, the lid must be closed. The body is wiped from the outside with a soft cloth. It may be wet, but no aggressive detergents should be used.

It is advisable to choose such washing programs that have the minimum justified temperature for heating the water. The hotter the water, the more wear and tear on metal and other parts of the machine will be. Connect the equipment only to sockets and household electrical outlets that:

• grounded;
• with a margin correspond to the power of the device;
• have reliable insulation;
• protected by circuit breakers.

Before turning on the machine, it is advisable to always make sure that it is insulated and that all wires are intact. Do not allow excessive mechanical stress on the wiring, and do not wind or twist it. Of course, it is necessary to provide for a separate outlet and a separate line to the meter.

You should definitely pay attention to the designations that mark the clothes. They will allow you to select the optimal program and temperature regime. Do not hope that spinning at more than 800 rpm will reduce the amount of moisture. It only saves time at the cost of increased wear on key components.

It is equally important to think about a good water supply. Therefore, we need serviceable pipes, reliable taps. In some cases, you have to use softeners and filters. The Clean, FreshCare functions not only make the machine more comfortable to use, but also extend its service life. Therefore, if they exist, they must be used more often and without fail (within the limits specified in the instruction manual).

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Whirlpool FWSG61083WBV washing machine with FreshCare + technology.