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Whirlpool Catalyst

by Shele
(Hershey, NE USA)

I bought the washer machine from a local dealer in North Platte. I had done some research and felt this was a wonderful machine. I purchased it about 5 years ago and still have the machine. I love the machine as in that it is very easy for my son to help with laundry.

It has separate areas to put your liquids in such as the soap and fabric softener. Instead of the bleach going directly on the clothes it has a compartment to put it in. The warranty also was very good.

It covered all computer parts for 3 years and did cover the computer element when it went out. I can fit a very large load into the machine and have no problems. I feel that the machine does an awesome job of cleaning my hubbys work clothes. Which is a bonus considering he has a very greasy job.

One push of a button and your favorite cycle is up and going. The machine will also automatically shut off if it is off balance. It will display a code for you to check to make sure what the issue is.

The instructions booklet lists the different codes and what to do for each problem. So far I have only had issues with the balance due to my son not loading the machine full enough.

You also have an option of size of load and can also do a Catalyst wash which does a presoak and extra wash cycle to clean the clothes.

The best part is you can do an extra spin cycle to make sure they are a little bit less wet when loaded in the dryer.

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Dec 22, 2011
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star 		HORRIBLE MACHINE
by: Anonymous

I purchased this washer five years ago and have hated it. Like one of the posters, it leaves black marks on whites and has shredded all of my bath towels. I'm going to set it on the curb with a big red Christmas bow in hopes someone will take it.
Apr 30, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Its your dryer
by: Anonymous

the black marks are more likely coming from your dryer
Jan 21, 2011
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star 		Black spots on clothes
by: Anonymous

This probably means that your washing machine is going bad. Black marks usually indicate that the machine is leaking from the motor. If it is under warrenty then you might try to have it inspected. But it ususally means that you will have to replace it.
Jan 21, 2011
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star 		Washer leaves black stains on clothes
by: Anonymous

Hi,
I've had my Whirlpool Catalyst Washer and Dryer for about 5 years. We don't have any children and do about 5 loads of laundry a week.

For the past 3 years I have been struggling with black marks that have been left on my clothes, especially my white and light colored items. These marks have been permanent on my clothing and I'm getting so frustrated!

I clean out the machine thoroughly, wipe it down, run it through a rinse/spin and I still end up with black marks/streaks on my clothes.

Today I went to put something on and it was so badly stained that I had to throw it away - an $80 shirt and I was infuriated.

We don't wash anything soiled with oil, etc. in the machine and I cannot see where these marks would be coming from.

Does anyone else have this same problem?

Thanks!

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