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Name: Whirlpool - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle Front-Loading Washer
Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: 5596304
Price: 791.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (416 reviews)

Whirlpool - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle Front-Loading Washer

Model:: WFW85HEFC; |
SKU:: 5596304

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Questionwhat has been done to prevent mold from growing in the washer?
Asked 7 years ago by Beach.
- Answer If you're referring to the fact that this washer doesn't have a drainage hose in the lower front panel to drain water build-up every month or so, I may be able to answer your question. I was just at Best Buy today and the sales guy explained that this machine has a built-in pump to get rid of any residual water that accumulates at the bottom.
  Answered 7 years ago by Annie
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QuestionPlease tell me about the pre-soak. Does it drain after the allotted time? Can you add bleach.
Asked 7 years ago by Otto.
- Answer Hi Otto, you can add a Presoak time of your choice to awash cycle. Items will gently tumble through the detergent and water for the selected time to help loosen tough stains. We would not recommend using bleach for this cycle.
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionCan it heat up the water to the desire temperature with only cold water fill?
Asked 6 years ago by Ryan.
- Answer The washer was designed to have both Cold & Hot water inputs. Without the hot water input the washer will go in trouble mode. You can put cold water to both Hot and Cold water inputs and the heating element will heat the water eventually but the heating element was designed to maintain the temperature not to make the water hot.
  Answered 6 years ago by Buyer
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Questionwhat is the difference between whirlpool washing machine wfw92hefw and WFW85HEFW
Asked 7 years ago by Gwerd.
- Answer Hello Gwerd! The differences would be the following: WFW92HEFW has 12-Hour FanFresh® Option, Wash and Dry Cycle, Load&Go™, Interior Light, Spin Speeds-5, Automatic Temperature Controls, Number of Wash Cycles-12, and Number of Soil Levels- 4. WFW85HEFW has Add-A-Garment, Quick Wash Cycle, Sanitize Cycle with Heater, TumbleFresh™ Option, Undercounter Installation, Visible Ball Balancer, Precision Dispense, Spin Speeds-4, Number of Wash Cycles-11, Number of Soil Levels- 3.
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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Questionwhich model dryer go with the washer wfw85hefw
Asked 7 years ago by mickey.
- Answer Either of these two model numbers go with this washer: WED85HEFW and WGD85HEFW.
  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWhat is the withd
Asked 8 years ago by Sand.
- Answer The width of the washer is 27 inches.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWhere is it made?
Asked 7 years ago by reys.
- Answer Reys, this Washer is manufactured in the United States.
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionCan the door be reversed so it swings to the right instead?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The door cannot be reversed.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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Questioncan this washer fit on a washer pan with interior size of 27" x 30"?
Asked 6 years ago by ajbd.
- Answer Hi ajbd, for this Whirlpool - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle Front-Loading Washer, the bottom dimensions are 27" by 31 1/2", as such, we would recommend a larger Washer Pan.
  Answered 6 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionDo you have to put this on a pedestal riser or does it have feet underneath to raise it off the ground?
Asked 6 years ago by bill.
- Answer No need for a riser. I think it can be raised but I didn't check.
  Answered 6 years ago by Mikki
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QuestionHow many minutes is the Quick Wash?
Asked 6 years ago by Lin.
- Answer 26 to 28 minutes soil setting effects the time .
  Answered 6 years ago by Melodee
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QuestionI would like to know if this machine can be stacked and have a pedestal as well. So , Bottom piece would be the pedestal than the washing machine on top and finally the dryer on top of the washing machine and pedestal.
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello! Unfortunately, you cannot have both. As that would be too much weight on the Pedestal. Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.
  Answered 6 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionDoes this washer fit on pedestal WHP1500SU0?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, you can buy one with it, I did.
  Answered 6 years ago by John
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QuestionIs this washing machine compatible with the "Whirlpool XHP1000XW" pedestal? My washing machine needs to be replaced and I do not want to buy the pedestal that goes with this machine if I can still use this older model??
Asked 7 years ago by lisa.
- Answer Hi lisa, this model washer and your pedestal are compatible. We hope this helps!
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionI cannot get this machine to wash with warm water. Even the hot only sporadically accommodates the hot setting. This is the second NEW washer. What is the story?
Asked 7 years ago by RWValarie.
- Answer Hi RWValarie, the ATC System controls the incoming water supply to provide an accurate setting for the water temperature in the washer tub. The ATC system uses a thermostat located in the water supply tubing between the water inlet valve and the vacuum break called a Thermistor. This thermistor senses the incoming water temperatures and provides input to the ATC control board. The board uses this input to cycle the hot and cold water solenoids on the water inlet valves to achieve the desired water temperature settings. The ATC System will provide 70 degree F (+/- 5 degrees) for the COLD setting, 100 degree F (+/- 10 degrees) for the WARM setting, and 120 degrees (+/- 15 degrees) for the HOT setting. The final water temperature is measured inside the tub. In the cold setting, the cold water is energized 100% of the time and the hot water solenoid is cycled off and on. In the warm setting, the opposite happens, and the hot water solenoid is energized 100% of the time while the cold water solenoid is cycled off and on. Therefore, if you were to test the incoming water at any given time you may feel hot or cold water coming in if it is cycling at that time.
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionHow long is the drain hose that comes with this?
Asked 7 years ago by Bren.
- Answer Hello Bren! The drain hose is 4 feet. Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionWill the newer whirlpool washer WFW85HEFW be compatible/stackable with our present whirlpool dryer model WED9270XW2? Thank you
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello! We would recommend checking the dimensions of the units to make sure they are compatible. If so, you may use the universal Stack kit W10869845. Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionCan you stack the duet model #GEW9250PW1 DRYER on the top of this washer?
Asked 7 years ago by Slapshot.
- Answer No, we would only recommend stacking model numbers WED85HEFW, and WGD85HEFW with this unit. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!
  Answered 7 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam
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QuestionHow does this washer perform with well water? I am concerned about hard water and the amount of water usage. Thanks!
Asked 7 years ago by designhead.
- Answer It will do it's job but if you want to adjust the water hardness, the next model up (92) has that feature.
  Answered 7 years ago by LAUNDRYDADDY
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QuestionCan you stack a front-loading Whirlpool dryer (WED94HEXWO) (all controls on front) on top of a Whirlpool front loading (WFW662OHCO) washer (all panels on front)? If so, what kit would we need? Many thanks!
Asked 8 months ago by nyflicka.
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Whirlpool - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle Front-Loading Washer

Q: Questionwhat has been done to prevent mold from growing in the washer?

Q: QuestionPlease tell me about the pre-soak. Does it drain after the allotted time? Can you add bleach.

Q: QuestionCan it heat up the water to the desire temperature with only cold water fill?

Q: Questionwhat is the difference between whirlpool washing machine wfw92hefw and WFW85HEFW

Q: Questionwhich model dryer go with the washer wfw85hefw

Q: QuestionWhat is the withd

Q: QuestionWhere is it made?

Q: QuestionCan the door be reversed so it swings to the right instead?

Q: Questioncan this washer fit on a washer pan with interior size of 27" x 30"?

Q: QuestionDo you have to put this on a pedestal riser or does it have feet underneath to raise it off the ground?

Q: QuestionHow many minutes is the Quick Wash?

Q: QuestionI would like to know if this machine can be stacked and have a pedestal as well. So , Bottom piece would be the pedestal than the washing machine on top and finally the dryer on top of the washing machine and pedestal.

Q: QuestionDoes this washer fit on pedestal WHP1500SU0?

Q: QuestionIs this washing machine compatible with the "Whirlpool XHP1000XW" pedestal? My washing machine needs to be replaced and I do not want to buy the pedestal that goes with this machine if I can still use this older model??

Q: QuestionI cannot get this machine to wash with warm water. Even the hot only sporadically accommodates the hot setting. This is the second NEW washer. What is the story?

Q: QuestionHow long is the drain hose that comes with this?

Q: QuestionWill the newer whirlpool washer WFW85HEFW be compatible/stackable with our present whirlpool dryer model WED9270XW2? Thank you

Q: QuestionCan you stack the duet model #GEW9250PW1 DRYER on the top of this washer?

Q: QuestionHow does this washer perform with well water? I am concerned about hard water and the amount of water usage. Thanks!

Q: QuestionCan you stack a front-loading Whirlpool dryer (WED94HEXWO) (all controls on front) on top of a Whirlpool front loading (WFW662OHCO) washer (all panels on front)? If so, what kit would we need? Many thanks!

Questionwhat has been done to prevent mold from growing in the washer?

QuestionPlease tell me about the pre-soak. Does it drain after the allotted time? Can you add bleach.

QuestionCan it heat up the water to the desire temperature with only cold water fill?

Questionwhat is the difference between whirlpool washing machine wfw92hefw and WFW85HEFW

Questionwhich model dryer go with the washer wfw85hefw

QuestionWhat is the withd

QuestionWhere is it made?

QuestionCan the door be reversed so it swings to the right instead?

Questioncan this washer fit on a washer pan with interior size of 27" x 30"?

QuestionDo you have to put this on a pedestal riser or does it have feet underneath to raise it off the ground?

QuestionHow many minutes is the Quick Wash?

QuestionI would like to know if this machine can be stacked and have a pedestal as well. So , Bottom piece would be the pedestal than the washing machine on top and finally the dryer on top of the washing machine and pedestal.

QuestionDoes this washer fit on pedestal WHP1500SU0?

QuestionIs this washing machine compatible with the "Whirlpool XHP1000XW" pedestal? My washing machine needs to be replaced and I do not want to buy the pedestal that goes with this machine if I can still use this older model??

QuestionI cannot get this machine to wash with warm water. Even the hot only sporadically accommodates the hot setting. This is the second NEW washer. What is the story?

QuestionHow long is the drain hose that comes with this?

QuestionWill the newer whirlpool washer WFW85HEFW be compatible/stackable with our present whirlpool dryer model WED9270XW2? Thank you

QuestionCan you stack the duet model #GEW9250PW1 DRYER on the top of this washer?

QuestionHow does this washer perform with well water? I am concerned about hard water and the amount of water usage. Thanks!

QuestionCan you stack a front-loading Whirlpool dryer (WED94HEXWO) (all controls on front) on top of a Whirlpool front loading (WFW662OHCO) washer (all panels on front)? If so, what kit would we need? Many thanks!