Whirlpool WFW72HEDW0 Front Load Washer

This is a front-loading washing machine from the Whirlpool Duet High-Efficiency series, designed for efficient water and energy use. It has a white finish.

Key Features and Specifications:

• Capacity: 4.2 cu. ft. (IEC), offering a substantial capacity for family-sized loads.
• Loading Type: Front Load.
• Color: White.
• Stackable: Yes, it is stackable with its matching dryer using an optional stacking kit, which is excellent for optimizing space in laundry rooms.
• Controls: Features Tap Touch controls with Memory, combining a digital display with knobs for intuitive cycle selection and customization.
• Wash Cycles: It typically offers 8 distinct wash cycles, including:
  • Normal
  • Heavy Duty
  • Delicates
  • Quick Wash
  • Eco Sanitize with Oxi (designed to eliminate 99.9% of common household bacteria)
  • Cold Wash (optimized for cleaning in cold water while protecting colors)
  • Clean Washer with affresh®
  • Drain & Spin
• Temperature Settings: Provides 4 temperature options (Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot).
• Spin Speed: Achieves a maximum spin speed of 1200 RPM, with 4 spin speed selections, contributing to effective water extraction and reduced drying times.
• Drum Material: Equipped with a durable Stainless Steel Wash Basket.
• Dispensing: Features Precision Dispense technology, which automatically releases detergent and additives at the optimal time for effective fabric care.
• Vibration Control: Includes Advanced Vibration Control (often with a single ball balancer and 6-point suspension system) for quieter operation.
• Efficiency: This washer is ENERGY STAR® Qualified and generally carries a CEE Tier III rating, indicating high energy and water efficiency.
• Adaptive Wash Actions: Utilizes up to 14 different adaptive wash actions to tailor the wash motion to the specific load for thorough cleaning and gentle care.
• Approximate Dimensions:
  • Width: 27 inches
  • Height: 39 3/4 inches
  • Depth: 33 1/8 inches

Whirlpool YWED97HEDW0 Electric Dryer

This is the matching electric dryer for the Duet washer, part of the Whirlpool Duet Steam series, and also in a white finish.

Key Features and Specifications:

• Capacity: A large 7.4 cu. ft. capacity, providing ample space for substantial loads, including bulky items like comforters.
• Fuel Type: Electric.
• Loading Type: Front Load.
• Color: White.
• Stackable: Yes, it is stackable with the matching washer.
• Controls: Features Tap Touch electronic controls with a digital display for cycle selection and options.
• Dry Cycles: Typically offers 10 dry cycles, including:
  • Normal
  • Heavy Duty
  • Bulky Items
  • Delicates
  • Quick Dry
  • Sanitize
  • Steam Refresh (to relax wrinkles and reduce odors in approximately 22 minutes)
  • Timed Dry
  • Casual
  • Towels
• Temperature Settings: Provides 5 temperature options (Air Only, Extra Low, Low, Medium, High).
• Dryness Levels: 3 dryness levels (Less, Normal, More).
• Drum Material: Features a SilentSteel™ Dryer Drum (a sound-dampening coated steel drum), designed for gentleness on clothes and reduced noise from tumbling items.
• Moisture Sensing: Equipped with an Advanced Moisture Sensing System. This system uses multiple built-in sensors to monitor moisture levels and air temperatures, automatically stopping the cycle when clothes are dry to prevent over-drying and save energy.
• Baffles: Incorporates Quad Baffles—four shorter, staggered baffles—to promote better tumbling and more effective drying for both large and small items.
• Noise Reduction: Includes the Quiet Dry Ultra Noise Reduction System.
• Wrinkle Prevention:
  • Wrinkle Shield™ Plus Option with Steam: Tumbles clothes intermittently after the cycle ends to help prevent wrinkles, with the added benefit of steam for enhanced wrinkle-fighting performance.
• Efficiency: Features EcoBoost™ option for energy savings by using less heat and extending cycle time. It is ENERGY STAR® Qualified.
• Venting: A vented dryer with flexible 4-way venting options (left, right, bottom, rear).
• Additional Options: Includes Static Reduce option (combines mist with tumbling after the load is dry), Drum Light, Control Lock, and End of Cycle Signal.
• Reversible Door: Yes, the door can be reversed to open from either side, accommodating different installation needs.
• Approximate Dimensions:
  • Width: 27 inches
  • Height: 39 inches
  • Depth: 31 inches

This Whirlpool Duet pair provides a capable laundry solution with high efficiency and a range of cycles, including advanced steam features on the dryer for enhanced fabric care and wrinkle reduction.