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Whirlpool Cabrio WTW6600S

by Michelle Ianno
(Levittown, NY)

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Product Overview

Whirlpool - a leader in home appliances for decades (and will probably be on top for many more years to come) have spent those years very making sure that they produce and create appliances for homeowners at prices that the average person could possibly
afford without breaking the bank and clearing out their wallet.

Years have been spent mastering the development of their products.

Their household machines are the top of the litter and set and raise the bar be them washing machines, dryers, refrigerators or dishwashers. They have been offering these same appliances for all of these decades.

Despite less than lackluster customer service and even worse repair teams customers all seem to love Whirlpool despite those two things – at least more than those who do not like them.

The Whirlpool Cabrio WTW6600S Washer is a triple load monster that, according to those who have bought it, either hits a home run or fouls out. key

Key Features

The Whirlpool Cabrio Washer is a great triple load, top loading powerhouse washing machine. It is beyond perfect for the home or the apartment especially if you have a full family.

It is a 150 pound brute that carried a big stick (not literally of course).

It has features that may not be as varied or full as those of other products by Whirlpool but what does it matter?

It has to do your wash and do it well – that is all that matters as long as the job gets done and done effectively.
  • Humongous 4.5 cubic feet capacity – TRIPLE load!

  • Washing system is “direct inject”.


  • Option for deep clean mode.


  • ashing drum is stainless steel.


  • Several washing cycles including: whitest whites, quick wash, heavy duty, casual and permanent press, delicates and hand wash, woolmark.

  • Weighs a monstrous 150 pounds.


  • Energy Star certified and qualified.


  • Sixth Sense Technology allows the machine to know how full your washer is and adjusts the water levels to the appropriate height.


  • Temperature Management Care Control system.


  • 5 temperatures to choose from.


  • Automatic settings for water level.


  • 1 automatic cycles including bulky items like comforters and horse blankets as well as a clean washer cycle and woolmark certified wool cycle.


  • It is 28 inches wide, 42 inches tall and 27 inches deep.


  • Comes in either Classic White or Contemporary Black.




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Plus Points


The line is at all not biased other than the fact that everyone loves this washer.

This Whirlpool brand offers fast washing cycles (among several differing cycles) which are all in place to deep clean your wash like no other and all by using less energy and water.

Your wash will look great and be nearly dry when the spinning cycle is complete which further saves you money and time in drying.

Quiet

As with any washing machine you will always have an issue with noise. The Whirlpool Duet Sport is a very quiet machine, nearly silent in fact.

The downfall here is if you select the highest speed for the spinning cycle. At that speed centrifugal force takes over and the machine cannot, under the laws of physics, help but to vibrate. So using high velocity spinning will cause some vibration to occur.

Easy Fix

Issue with noise is unremarkable as well as the replacement of parts which you will always have to deal with. The only issue with it is having to put up with the customer service line of Whirlpool which is probably one of the worst in the business.

The service people are not that great either.

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Whirlpool has created a triple load monster of a washing machine. We are talking about 30 pairs of jeans, an automatic water level so no more guessing per load. The machine also comes with three dispensers. There is one for liquid or powder detergent (high efficiency), liquid bleach and of course fabric softener.

There is an end of cycle alarm that can be turned off or made to either be loud or soft. It is quieter than you would think considering its overall size and amount of wash it can hold.

All in all the Whirlpool Cambria is one great washing machine. It has many features that will all help you in getting the most out of your purchase and for the $1,000.00 price tag associated with

I am certain you will take great care of your machine and that is not going to be too difficult considering it actually includes a drum cleaning cycle!

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Whirlpool Cabrio WTW6600S

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Feb 20, 2010
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cabrio sucks!
by: Anonymous

Our cabrio is just two years old and the bearings have crapped out, sounds like a fighter jet when on spin cycle and it costs more than an average new washer just to repair the damn thing! Don't buy this piece of junk, it will only cause headaches. This washer lasts and acts like a $150 junk yard special but costs like a ferrari!!!

Dec 09, 2009
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junk
by: Anonymous

a sad decision made buying this machine.

Nov 11, 2009
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Cabrio junk
by: Anonymous

We have the same problem as most comments I have seen here. Main bearing going out after two years on a very expensive machine.

In addition, we live in Evansville, IN where Whirlpool is closing there plant and moving production to Mexico.

Not only do they "not" stand behind the product, they treat their employees like crap as well.

We say---SELL THAT CRAP SOUTH OF THE BORDER TO THE PEOPLE YOU WANT TO MAKE IT FOR YOU NOW!!!

Buy Whirlpool products---NEVER AGAIN!!!

Nov 03, 2009
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Expensive mistake
by: R Cassesa

I bought my Cabrio in 2006 and I am very unhappy with it. My whites come out just as dirty as they went in. I now have to pre-soak and double rinse to make sure they are at least semi-clean. The high-efficiency soap seens to be rotting the fabric. In less than three years, I have had to replace towels, washclothes and underwear. It takes 70 minutes to wash a small load. What I have saved in water, doesn't make up for the cost of electricity.
WHIRLPOOL CABRIO WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.

Oct 07, 2009
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vetements dechiquetés,drain bloqué
by: Annie Fournier

ATTENTION ATTENTION,ODEURS NOSEABONDES'VETEMENTS DECHIQUETÉS.
Nous avons des problemes depuis le debut,tous les codes inscrits dans le manuel apparessent sans cesse.Nous avons trouvé le probleme sans l'aide de techniciens qui ont changé l'ordinateur 2 fois sans jamais rien regler.ATTENTION les petits vetements se ramassent dans le drain de vidange d'eau,le moteur chauffe parce que l'eau n'arrive pas a s'évacuer et l'odeur qui s'en dégage est écoeurante!Nous avons trouvé des vetements dechiquetés et moisi a la sortie du drain relié directement a la laveuse.En 6 mois,cela fait déjà 5 fois que nous défaisons la |!"/$%?? de laveuse.Méfiez-vous des techniciens pas bons!!

Oct 07, 2009
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vetements dechiquetés,drain bloqué
by: Annie Fournier

ATTENTION ATTENTION,ODEURS NOSEABONDES'VETEMENTS DECHIQUETÉS.
Nous avons des problemes depuis le debut,tous les codes inscrits dans le manuel apparessent sans cesse.Nous avons trouvé le probleme sans l'aide de techniciens qui ont changé l'ordinateur 2 fois sans jamais rien regler.ATTENTION les petits vetements se ramassent dans le drain de vidange d'eau,le moteur chauffe parce que l'eau n'arrive pas a s'évacuer et l'odeur qui s'en dégage est écoeurante!Nous avons trouvé des vetements dechiquetés et moisi a la sortie du drain relié directement a la laveuse.En 6 mois,cela fait déjà 5 fois que nous défaisons la |!"/$%?? de laveuse.Méfiez-vous des techniciens pas bons!!

Sep 12, 2009
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Bad Choice
by: Anonymous

I'm very disappointed in this washing machine. It does not clean clothes well. It is very rough on clothes. Each item is very twisted and dryer does not get the "wrinkles" out. I've tried different detergents, different washer settings, small and large loads and nothing seems to help. I cannot recommend this washer.

Sep 10, 2009
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CABRIO 6600
by: Anonymous

The washer has stopped spinning. I have a large load of clothes, soaking wet!!!!!!!
Waiting for repairman tomorrow. This is only 28 months old!!!!!
These must be programmed to stop working.
Also the matching dryer door clips break every 6 to 8 months, so you are unable to dry the clothes.
These are not good machines, and Whirlpool could care less.

Sep 06, 2009
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detregent liquid??
by: Anonymous

is there a certain kind of liqid to get for this washer or can it take regular deterget?

Aug 12, 2009
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I will never buy another whirlpool product again
by: Geoff

We purchased our Whirlpool Cabrio washer and dryer in April of 2007. It was highly recommended over a front loader. We are a typical family and this large capacity washer is more than sufficient. On the good side, it does wash very well and does seem to be cost effective.

HOWEVER, after only TWO YEARS of normal service, the main drive bearing has failed and the entire drive system has to be replaced at a cost that is outrageous. we could buy a regular washer for far less money ! Needless to say, we declined the extended warranty, never thinking that a Whirlpool machine would fail. Our last one lasted 15 years !

I contacted Whirlpool Canada about this problem and they agreed to send a technician to look at it. His comment was it was a definate premature failure and would cost around $425.00 (Can) to fix. Whirlpool have concidered this "a consession" and refuse to further take care of this problem. Clearly Whirlpool doesn't stand behind their product stating that 1 year is industry standard and basically "go pound salt".

My wife and I are VERY dissapointed with a company that commands a top rating in Comsumer Reports. We will NEVER buy another Whirlpool product again and nor would we recommmend their, or their subisduaries products.

Jul 18, 2009
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DON'T BUY!!
by: Anonymous

This is a piece of crap!!! Died after only 28 months. Not acceptable when it costs as much as it does!! I would not recommend this thing to my worst enemy!! Shop around, compare, and buy anything BUT the Whirlpool Cabrio!

Mar 12, 2009
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Modern and Sleek looking - a pleasure
by: Anonymous

Last year, my husband and I purchased the Whirlpool Cabrio washing Machine. Since my laundry room is so small - I opted for the top load washing machine - and I'm glad I did. It is very easy to load from the top of the machine, saves space and I don't have to bend so much.

It has a 4.5 cubic foot tub - which for the first time I can wash my sons twin comforter in the washing machine, instead of bringing it to the laundrymat - which saves me time and money. It also has a lock mechanism when a wash is started - so I don't have to worry about my children putting their hands in the machine once its started.

It has a pause button to release the lock mechanism to add more clothes. It is very easy to operate with buttons clearly marked. I can choose from a super, large, medium or small load. I can also choose the soil level of my clothes - heavy, medium or light.

It also displays the time left for the wash to be completed. A "end of cycle signal" can also be used to notify you that your wash is done. It is energy star rated - which is important to our family. The noise level of the machine is very low. I cannot hear it at all unless I am in the laundry room. It has a separate compartment for the laundry detergent and bleach.

The only problem I ever had with the machine was once I over-loaded the machine - it rocked a bit because the clothes weren't evenly distributed in the wash. Once I arranged the clothes better in the loader - it was perfectly fine and didn't rock again.

Overall, I am very please with the Whirlpool Cabrio washing machine. It is very modern and sleek looking. My clothes always come out clean. I have never had a problem with my clothes getting wrapped around or entangled in the machine. As I stated before - the top loading is an absolute pleasure. I highly recommend this product.

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