with EcoBoost Action, capacity top-loader with Energy Star® qualification and unique Soft-Touch Impeller
SynopsisIf you want to get all you neighbors jealous of your kitchen appliances and curious about you fresh clothes, just install this Cabrio top-loading washing machine. It has the advantage of Eco-Boost, which give added energy savings on specific wash-cycles and for those that are statisticians, the Eco-Monitor can display how ‘friendly’ each wash-cycle is, and how ‘green’ you are. - and with eleven to choose from you have great washing flexibility.
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Capacity: 4.6
Cycles: 1
Price Level
$217
Per Cu Ft
MEF Energy Factor
2.65
mef
Green Rating
4.5
stars
Yearly Energy Cost
19
price
Premium Features
5
out of 8
Washer Highlights »
Premium Features: 5 out of 8
Eco Monitor You can actually see your eco-friendly action within your washer through this monitor, which displays the energy rate and overall eco-performance.
EcoBoost Option When this is activated your energy efficiency is greater without reducing cleaning performance. The water temperature is lowered and the tumble action is increased, which lessens energy consumption, without reducing cleaning performance.
Automatic H2Low ™temperature control with Auto Sensing Your washer knows just the right amount of water to use in the H2Low wash system, which has automatic load sensors determining the best quantity of water needed, helping to save resources while washing your clothes deep clean.
Unique Soft-Touch Impeller A specially designed plate at the base of the wash basket provides better capacity and improved fabric care
Additional Features
CEE Tier III qualified
direct drive motor;
11 wash cycles
How does this washer stand out? »
This is identical to its big brother, the 8600, except it sports two less cycles. If you want the active wear cycle you’ll have to upgrade to the 8600 for $100 dollars more, and if you also want the allergen cycle you can upgrade to the 8800 for between $200-$300 more (depending if you want white or chrome). It also only has a 8 hour delay start compared to 10-12 hours on the more premium washers, and it’s a shame it comes with no easy view glass lid, an upgrade to at least the 8600 is needed to have that feature.
I recently purchased this washer and hate it. It is a HE machine and uses less water. I don't think it cleans well. Spots still on clothes and black pants came out covered in some kind of white film. It takes twice as long (55 minutes, 61 minutes if using fabric softener) to do one load of wash. The sounds it makes while calibrating the load of laundry sounds like a jet reving up it's engine. If you are used to a washer with an agitator bar, you will have a hard time adjusting to the HE washers. There doesn't seem to be any kind of agitating. You have to layer the clothes around the circumfrance of the machine. They are still laying in this layered form when the cycle is over. There doesn't seem to be an swishing of the clothes. Also, it is too big for two people. If I were an inch shorter, I would have to get a hook to get the clothes out. I plan on paying a restocking fee to return the machine and get a traditional agitating machine.
