Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DC User Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
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Direct Drive Washer
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General Theory of Operation
NEW COMPONENTS
The washer has the following new components:
Intuive Touch Controls — the Cabrio® washer features a new capacive touch console that rst asks “what’s being washed”
followed by “how you want to wash.” First select a cycle from the “What to Wash” (mixed, casuals, whites, delicates, and bulky
sheets) and then select the “How to Wash” (normal, quick, cold, deep water, or color last). This new and improved input will
help the customer achieve the best combinaon cycle available for the type of items being washed.
Figure 1 - Intuitive Touch Controls
INTRODUCTION
The new Cabrio® Top Load Washer represents industry-leading
innovaon with the new improved direct drive system. The
previous direct drive washer operated using a oang basket
to assist in the switching between spin and agitate modes.
The
new washer operates with a clutch coil system that
provides reliable, immediate, and smooth shiing between
the various wash modes.
Basket — the Cabrio® WTW8500D* washer has an extra
large basket capacity of 5.3 cu.. Other than size, the major
dierence from the previous model is that this basket does not
have a otaon chamber to assist with changing between spin
and agitate modes.
Figure 2 - Basket
Motor — The motor is an electronically commutated direct-
drive 3-phase BPM (Brushless Permanent Magnet) variable
speed design that moves the impeller and spins the basket
without the use of a transmission. The motor is comprised of
a stator and rotor that are aached to the drive assembly. The
motor direcon and speed is controlled by the ACU (Appliance
Control Unit) or main control, and is monitored by the rotor
posion sensor located on the stator.
Figure 3 - Motor
Balance Ring
Basket
Balance Ring
Motor Drive
Assembly
What to Wash How to Wash
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Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DC Specifications

General

Style	Top-Loading
Color	Chrome Shadow
Washer Capacity	5.3 cu ft
Dryer Capactity	-
Max Spin Speed	850 RPM
Spin Speeds	2
Spin Class	D
Number of Cycles	26
Cycle Selections	Drain & Spin
Wash	Towels
Options	Clean Water
No spin and No heat	Extra Rinse
Hours	Delay Wash
Noise level	-
Temperature Selections	-
Cold)	Eco Warm
Internal Heater	yes
Delay Start / End	yes
Cycle Signal	yes
Steam	yes
Dispenser	single load
Energy Class	-
Annual Energy Consumption	196 kWh
Annual Water Consumption	-
Water Consumption Per Cycle	-
Voltage	120 V
Frequency	-
Current	15 A
Temperature Settings	5
Soil Levels	light, medium, normal, heavy
Smart Home	no

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	27-7/8 in
Height	42-1/8 in
Width	27-5/8 in
Net Weight	160 lb