The long soak time seems perfect.

And gorgeous to boot :-)

These are nice washers.

Too bad, however, they replaced the 131°F Allergen cycle with ColorLast - probably a (by default) cold/cool wash.

Load&Go is nice, as it sprays a wide jet of water and detergent over the clothes as the become saturated. Works only with liquid detergent, though, and you need more cartridges if you want to routinely use several liquids. The jets comes on for the rinses as well - just not the final rinse, as products added to the dispenser are dispensed via another nozzle.

Whirlpool's steam option activates after the main wash (like Electrolux). The washer will spin some of the wash water out, fill with a few cups of fresh water to submerge the heater and tumble the clothes for 20 to 30 in steam... which eventually forms once the weak-ish heater gets the water hot. How well that works on a full load, I don't know. You certainly will need to leave enough space for the clothes to tumble freely so steam can spread through the clothes. This is obviously where washers like Miele or Bosch shine because they heat the entire load during the wash.

The Normal cycle is to be avoided. It only spins between the wash and first rinse. No spin between the first and final rinse. Probably to save water and/or time to compete with LG's TurboWash etc.

I don't know if the heater comes on during the non-Sanitize cycle. There is an Extra Hot setting - not sure if that forces the heater to come on and what the target temp would be. Maytag's FLs have a PowerWash cycle. It's very long (2.5 hrs.) but heats from cold to 140°F.

Costco has a 2 year warranty on their appliances which is nice. And the price includes delivery.

Larsi...have I told you lately that I love you...you are mamas special chick.

That machine sure is pretty..beautiful. I am going to research it, but it sure does sound like a perfect Mama machine.

I want to be done carrying a pot and playing in the water..I want to finially pull a chair up, prop my legs up..and watch the show. I want to know my sheets are getting a long wash in hot water and all i have to do is load it, push the buttons and enjoy... And I want the fun of the learning curve. I don't think I have a costco though. But maybe someone else sells this....I had a lovely long phone conversation with Roc, who has kindly offered to help me research machines and help to to understand. Thank You Roc! ! This looks like a machine that would interest me.

Roc when you have the time would you help me with info on thos machine..I will also make some calls. No rushing on this Roc as I have some finances to work on also LOL

Look at the soak cycles on that..I think it says the Mama soak. Haha. Thank You Larsi for taking the time to show me this...it sure is pretty. XOXO

I looked at Duet about a year ago. Is the drain clean out accessible now? That was a huge problem for me as I'm OCD about cleaning my washer.

This is the new version of my Duets with the extra-hot water option and the 8-hour presoak. With that extra-hot water option, you won't miss the allergan cycle since the sanitize cycle is just about the same, IMHO.

Thank You Moroseaz..for putting us on the scent of this machine..course its the first one I have given serious consideration to, and am going to research .it sounds almost too perfect for me..lol.

Hahaha...Thank You Alex..my chick

Strange that I never watch TV...once in a blue moon I turn HGTV on, but not often. But laundry I can watch for hours..so sick lol.

These machines actually have a higher water factor in comparison to my Duet (WFW9750). 2.8 vs 3.2. The allergen cycle is very similar to the sanitize cycle, and I would prefer the colorlast cycle anyways.

The new Maytag Maxima MHW8200 still has Sanitize and Allergen and this model comes closer to my beloved Duet WFW9700HEX. Allergen is a nice hot alternative to Sanitize and I use both for different needs. Disappointed WP removed the Allergen cycle. Removal of some interim spins on Normal is to make the cycle more suitable for mixed fabric loads and "wrinkle free". I suspect Towels is more akin to Bulky/Bedding. And we know how I feel about cold water washing -- NOT!! The PowerWash has long hot wash phase and it also does varying tumble speeds that's almost a slow spin speed through hot soapy water. Check out Frigilux's review of his new Maxima last Fall MamaP on AW.org.

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This is the Heavy Duty cycle with steam. Not so sure if the wash is really 104°F as described in the video, though.

If you watch the video on YouTube directly, you can skip to the individual parts of the cycle - just open the description below the video.

Boba....Frig loves his new Maytag..last I checked...but I can't see where he ever mentions the temps. Lol.

Whirlpool, thanks for the vid...104 that temp best not be hot..lol.

...and MamaP, did you see on this Whirlpool Duet, it has a Wash & Dry cycle. YES, you can put in a light, small load of wash at bedtime, and when you wake up....it will be washed and dried!!! My Mom has this on her Right Height GE washer and loves it for a few thin night gowns, a couple of blouses, or some bras and panties.

I think the Fan Fresh Option is brilliant too!! Mama, if you go to the Whirlpool website, and select the model...you can read and/or download the Owner's manual and you can read up on all the amazing features!!

@ Cheryl

No, the video above shows a Heavy Duty cycle set to warm. What the actual temp is... who knows?

Samsung has added to their manuals that warm is swimming pool and hot is bathwater temp on their new machines, due to energy usage restrictions. This affects the Normal and Heavy Duty cycles (of Samsung washers and maybe other brands as well).

What is the cabinet material of this stainless-looking model?

Is it a vinyl wrapped white machine like LG?

The pre-soak option does not appear to change water at the end of the soak period, but instead advance into the main wash using the same water bath.

MRB

Mine is much older, but I love my Duet HT.