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Q: QuestionAgitator?I asked if this machine has a center column agitator as the older models and older years' washing machines do. The big tall thing that takes up over 1 cu ft of space. I was given a gobbledook answer about it having an impellar plate. Answer my question - yes or no please. Does it have the agitator. If you want to then expand on your answer, fine. But how could you possibly expect me to know what the heck an impeller plate is, and that I would know whether or not that is a center column agitator as my 15 year old washer has.?

Asked 13 years ago by BERNADETTE.

• A:Answer No Agitator in the middle, there is a plate at the bottom, (impeller plate) which is very low and covers the bottom of the washer and moves the clothes around to get them clean. It is NOT the center column like the old washers. I hope this helps!

  Answered 13 years ago by Dan

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Q: Questionenergy rebate informationwhat is the "modified energy factor" and the "water factor" for whirlpool washer wtw5600xw?

Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Dear Customer, The MEF (Modified Energy Factor) and WF (Water Factor) for this washer, model WTW5600XXW, are below. For future reference this information can be found on the EnergyStar.gov website. MEF: 2.46 WF: 3.84 Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool washer!

  Answered 13 years ago by TeamWhirlpool

  
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Q: QuestionLid lock problemsMy machine Lid lock light keeps going off causing the machine to shut down, then you have to restart the load all over . Sometimes it takes all day to wash one load, and you have to stay by the machine in case it goes off again. Has this been a problem with this model?

Asked 13 years ago by She.

• A:Answer Hello, She! I'm sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing with your washer! For your convenience we have product troubleshooting available at Whirlpool.com/Owner_Center under Product Help. For further assistance please call our Customer Support line 800-698-2538. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!

  Answered 13 years ago by TeamWhirlpool

  
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Q: Questioncontrol panel problems?

Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I have had no control panel issues at all and love the touch panel buttons as opposed to dials.

  Answered 13 years ago by Dan

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Q: QuestionCan a king size comforter fit in the washer?

Asked 11 years ago by Sue.

• A:Answer Dear Sue: As there are many different materials manufactured, the texture, size, weight, etc. of the material will cause the number of articles able to be washed to differ per household. We can inform you; however, that a more accurate determination of load size, is the amount of space taken up by a wash load. This is why most washer capacities are currently rated in terms of cubic feet, not the weight of the load or the number of items per load. With a top-loading washer, you should wait to start the water fill until the washer is loaded, and loosely place dry items into the washer until they reach the top level of the holes in the wash basket. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!

  Answered 11 years ago by TeamWhirlpool

  
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Q: Questionhow many clothes can you wash compared to older washers!Because of the automatic water sensors and other features on this washer, can you continue to wash about the same amount of clothes as with the older same size washers. I could not find anything in the operating instructions about this.

Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.

Q: Questionhow do you clean out the lint from all the previous loads done? is there a way and how/where? thanks.

Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Dear Customer: There is no maintenance that requires you to clean a filter or lint from the washer. If need be, we have product troubleshooting available at Whirlpool.com/Owner_Center under Product Help. For further assistance please call our Customer Support line 800-698-2538. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!

  Answered 12 years ago by TeamWhirlpool

  
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Q: Questioncertain specs for a washerWHAT IS THE MEF AND WF FOR THIS PRODUCT, WHIRLPOOL WASHER # WTW5600XW?

Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Dear Customer, You can locate the MEF and WF ratings on Whirlpool washers on the Energystar.gov website. This model is rated as 2.44 MEF and 3.84 WF. We appreciate your interest in Whirlpool appliances! Thank you.

  Answered 13 years ago by TeamWhirlpool

  
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Q: QuestionAgitator? Does this machine have the center column agitator that so many older washers haveAgitator? Does this machine have the center column agitator that so many older washers have?

Asked 13 years ago by Bernadette.

• A:Answer No, it does not have the tall agitator like the older machines have. My clothes come out just fine.

  Answered 13 years ago by 1californiagirl

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