Whirlpool 4.0 cu. ft. I.E.C. Top-Load Super Capacity Plus Washing Machine (WTW57ESV) —

We chose this washer for the water saving feature. When it came yesterday it had a big dent on the top and a few smaller dings on the front. (It is being replaced with another and we're allowed to keep this one until we get the replacement, a gesture I appreciate as our old washer was leaking and couldn't be used anymore. They also carted the old one away). In the meantime we were able to test run the new one. It does a great job on larger loads but the sensor doesn't seem to work at all with smaller loads. The tub filled with water almost to the top and I only had a few items in it and that's a waste it is suppose to prevent! The other thing I don't like is I couldn't load the clothes in the washer with the water running into the tub. With the lid up the washer stops running and the water stops. After the tub fills with water and starts the wash cycle, if you lift the lid up to just check the clothes and then put the lid down instead of continuing the wash cycle it started to pump more water into the tub. If it had sensed there was enough water previously, then it should have just continued with the wash cycle. We're not sure if we are going to keep the replacement. We're hoping that due to the fact that it was damaged it may have something to do with how it is running and maybe the replacement will work better. If not we'll be returning it, we want to be able to control the water feature more.

Whirlpool 4.0 cu. ft. I.E.C. Top-Load Super Capacity Plus Washing Machine (WTW57ESV)

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Posted on Apr 28, 2009

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Just as an fyi--- the new whirlpools have a senor that only test the loads before it starts. So---if you lift the lid it will default to "extra large" load. This is a feature that will enable it to save water. With all HE model (this is very close to one) there should be a "lock" feature however this does not because consumers wanted the option to "open the tub when wanted". So, it is not something wrong with the item, it is just a completely different way of using them. Just as an FYI--- fill it, close it and watch it work wonders.

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ENERGY STAR® qualified appliance.
Brand Name	Whirlpool
Product Name	4.0 cu. ft. I.E.C. Top-Load Super Capacity Plus Washing Machine (WTW57ESV)
Cleaning:Wash Motion	Xtra Roll Action™ Plus
Cleaning:Water Levels	Automatic
Cleaning:Water Temperatures	ATC-5
Color:Control Panel	Silver metallic
Color:Overall Color	Red Gloss
Color:Tub Basket	White
Convenience Features:Add a Garment	No
Convenience Features:Control Lockout	No
Convenience Features:Cycle Status Lights	No
Convenience Features:End of Cycle Signal	No
Convenience Features:Estimated Time Remaining Display	No
Convenience Features:Quiet Package	Quiet Wash™ sound reduction system
Cycle Options:Delay Wash	No
Cycle Options:Energy Saver	Yes
Cycle Options:Extra Rinse	Yes
Cycle Options:Prewash	Yes
Cycle Options:Stain Treatment	No
Dispensers:Bleach Dispenser	Yes
Dispensers:Detergent Dispenser	No
Dispensers:Fabric Softener Dispenser	Yes
Dispensers:Prewash Detergent Dispenser	No
Durability:Leveling Legs	Yes
Durability:Load Balancer	Yes
Durability:Motor Spin Speeds	2
Durability:Top and Lid Material	Powder-coated
Durability:Wash Basket Material	White porcelain
Efficiency:Kilowatt Hrs. per Year	225
General Features:Controls	Smart controls
General Features:Depth with Door Closed	25-1/2 in.
General Features:Fill and Drain Hoses Included	No
General Features:Height, Console Top	42-1/2 in.
General Features:Installation Instructions	<a href="/download/misc/06769i.pdf">Click Here</a>
General Features:Item Weight	174.0 lbs.
General Features:Maximum Width	26-7/8 in.
General Features:Power Cord Included	Yes
Maintenance Agreement	Available
Model Number	02606769000
MPN	WTW57ESV
Optional Accessories:Matching Electric Dryer	02608769000
Optional Accessories:Matching Gas Dryer	02609769000
Overall Color	Red Gloss
Product Overview:Dimension Guide	<a href="/download/misc/569643d.pdf">Click Here</a>
Product Overview:See Owners Manual	<a href="/download/own/06769e.pdf">Click Here</a>
Special Cycles:Express Wash	Yes
Special Cycles:Handwash	Yes
Special Cycles:Large Items	Yes
Special Cycles:Sanitary	No
Special Cycles:Silk	No
Special Cycles:Wool	No
Standard Cycles:Delicate	Yes
Standard Cycles:Heavy Duty	Yes
Standard Cycles:Normal	Yes
Standard Cycles:Permanent Press	Yes
Standard Cycles:Soak	Yes
Standard Cycles:Whites	No
Tags	Capacity:Interior Size (Washer):4.0 I.E.C. cu. ft. Cleaning:Wash Motion:Xtra Roll Action™ Plus Cleaning:Water Levels:Automatic Cleaning:Water Temperatures:ATC-5 Color:Control Panel:Silver metallic Color:Overall Color:Red Gloss Color:Tub Basket:White Convenience Features:Add A Garment:No Convenience Features:Control Lockout:No Convenience Features:Cycle Status Lights:No Convenience Features:End Of Cycle Signal:No Convenience Features:Estimated Time Remaining Display:No Convenience Features:Quiet Package:Quiet Wash™ sound reduction system Cycle Options:Delay Wash:No Cycle Options:Energy Saver:No Cycle Options:Energy Saver:Yes Cycle Options:Extra Rinse:Yes Cycle Options:Prewash:Yes Cycle Options:Stain Treatment:No Dispensers:Bleach Dispenser:Yes Dispensers:Detergent Dispenser:No Dispensers:Fabric Softener Dispenser:Yes Dispensers:Prewash Detergent Dispenser:No Durability:Leveling Legs:Yes Durability:Load Balancer:Yes Durability:Motor Spin Speeds:2 Durability:Top And Lid Material:Powder-coated Durability:Wash Basket Material:White porcelain Efficiency:Energy Star Compliant:No Efficiency:Energy Star Compliant:Yes Efficiency:Kilowatt Hrs. Per Year:225 General Features:Controls:Smart controls General Features:Depth With Door Closed:25-1/2 in. General Features:Fill And Drain Hoses Included:No General Features:Height, Console Top:42-1/2 in. General Features:Installation Instructions:<a href="/download/misc/06769i.pdf">Click Here</a> General Features:Item Weight:174.0 lbs. General Features:Maximum Width:26-7/8 in. General Features:Power Cord Included:Yes Product Overview:See Owners Manual:<a href="/download/own/06769e.pdf">Click Here</a> Special Cycles:Express Wash:Yes Special Cycles:Handwash:Yes Special Cycles:Large Items:Yes Special Cycles:Sanitary:No Special Cycles:Silk:No Special Cycles:Wool:No Standard Cycles:Delicate:Yes Standard Cycles:Heavy Duty:Yes Standard Cycles:Normal:Yes Standard Cycles:Permanent Press:Yes Standard Cycles:Soak:Yes Standard Cycles:Whites:No

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