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Whirlpool FreshCare Front Loaders
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- 2 reviews
Just had the washing machine for 10 months and it's already playing up. Washing cycle stopped and door doesn't open. Rang whirlpool and they asked me to wait for 3 business days for a technician to come out. I asked if they can speed up the process, they said no as they have hundreds of brands to deal with. Maybe they only have a handful of technician to deal with repairs!
What's more frustrating is there isn't a door release tag for this model, so all my clothes would definitely be moldy!!
Purchased in at Costco for $745.
Very Shit machine, two breakdowns within first 8 months of owning!!
I bought this machine for $871 in October 2020 at Harvey Norman West Gosford NSW in Oct 2020 the main sale point to me was the advertised sticker saying bonus 3yrs warranty ontop of standard 2yrs, so I get 5yrs all up,
and from as early as 14th Dec I already needed a technician to come to my house under its warranty to repair a leak which he said was due to something inside which was loose from most likely its shipping into Australia.
In recent times the machine has been terribly noisy , but now I'm awaiting since discovering last Sunday 2...
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $871.
Easy to use, quiet. Washes extremely well. The "Mixed" cycle is economical and only takes an hour.
The "Cotton"cycle takes longer, depending on the weight of the load, but is very good. Wide range of cycles.
Purchased in for $700.
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Generally we are happy with the washing machine to date. We use all types of clothes and it has performed well with no issues. The cycle times are pretty standard.
Purchased in for $600.
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This machine is very pleasing to look at and operates extremely quietly. On first use, I did notice that some smalls became caught in the rubber seal, which didn't happen on my previous model. On enquiry I was advised to use laundry bags.
Purchased in at Domayne QLD, Bundall for $798.
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purchased a front loader to allow for bigger loads. so far the machine has meet our requirements & performed as the sales guy said it would.
appears to be louder than our 16yo top loader in some stages of the cycles
a disappointment was no instruction manual was received with product and the basic instruction sheet provided was damp inside the machine
also need to remove small amounts of water from rubber seal after each wash
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $722.
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- 2 reviews
The cost to fix our old machine sent us to the shops. We took the sales guys advice and bought a brand that specialises in washing machines and not electronics. Great look, easy to use, very quiet, does the wash very well. What more do you want from an appliance ? Very happy.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $750.
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One of the best washing machines in budget value buy. With five years bonus warranty it just adds to the customer charm. Overall a great customer experience so far. Regards
Purchased in .
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Very good and perfect washing machine I ever used. Self-heating system. Easy to use and good and smooth wash for clothes. High energy rating with High water usage saving rating.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $722.
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This is our first front loader. Bought to replace top loader on its last legs. This machine is so easy use. I love the adjusting time feature based on load weight. The quality of the wash is excellent, and love the 1 hour mixed wash feature. The 30 minutes is excellent for school uniforms mid week. We are a family of four.
High recommend Whirlpool. Also left a similar review on the retailers website before I completed this.
Purchased in at Costco for $759.
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Have used the washing machine for 5 weeks now and this front loader washer is a generation ahead of the previous washer I had. As a cyclist I am constantly washing and wearing, so ease of use, economical use of detergent and water, as well as good power consumption rating are what I value in a new washer. This Whirlpool does all of these things superbly.
It workes well but in comparison with my previous, it's cycle times are too long so I prefer to use Rapid 30 minutes and it is kind of splashy.The price was really reasonable.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman for $665.
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The machine washes well, and works as I expected it to. It is easy to set the program you want to use. Even my husband can use it without any drama.
Purchased in .
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We had to replace our old Hitachi top loading 6kg washing machine which gave up the ghost after over 30 years. We researched all the washing machines both top and front loading and found the Whirlpool had a great review and as we had a Whirlpool Fridge which has been great we decided to get the Whirlpool machine. We are extremely happy with it and would recommend it to prospective buyers. Clothes clean beautifully and it is so efficient on power and water. Couldn't be happier.
Purchased in at Harvey Norman.
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This machine does everything I have asked of it. It is very economical on power and water consumption. No damage to any clothing. The cycle times are excellent you just set and forget. Extremely easy to use. Exceptional value.
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Questions & Answers
Hello , I have had my whirlpool easy care + for 3 years , was happy until I noticed the water was not heating, had the element changed and still not heating water , the program runs through to the end , looking at how much other parts are , I’m now considering buying another machine , as it could be as costly as a new one , please help
Hi June,
Please contact our Warranty Team on 1300 815 589 to assist you further. ...
Read more Kind Regards, Whirpool Australia
I brought this machine 2 months ago , very disappointed , no matter how little detergent I use it leaves suds in the door at the end of cycle, also clothes are still very wet after spinning and sound crunchy from not rinsing properly and just in a heap when cycle done, my last machine was 7kg also, this one doesn’t take as much in a load so doing twice as many loads, and needing to do rinse and spin on top of washing cycle every time, any suggesting please as I’m now looking at selling it and purchasing a different brand.
We are very pleased and have had none of those issues. Ask about repairs under warranty. You should have consumer protection.
Hi Gemma,
Thanks for contacting us, sorry to hear you are having issues. See the following info, the detergent rule of thumb with a modern, efficient front loader is : ¼ the recommended quantity in s...
Read moreoft water areas (Melb, Syd, Darwin, Tas & any rain water supply), 1/3 in medium water hardness areas (most of QLD & Country NSW that’s not on rain water) and ½ in extremely hard water areas (bore, Parts of SA & WA).
Does this machine have a pre soak function
Hi Elizabeth,
These washers do not have a pre soak function, however there is a cycle that allows for a 90°C pre wash.
Regards
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Details
Features
- A single 7kg capacity model functions as a suitable size for a 4-person household.
- The FreshCare Front Loader has both a 4-star Energy Rating, and a 4-star WELS Water Rating. The water consumption is around 72 litres per wash.
- There are 14 washing programs installed in the Whirlpool FreshCare models, which are: Cotton, eCotton, Mixed, White, Sport, Duvet, Jeans, Wool, Delicates, Synthetics, Rapid 30 minutes, Colours 15 minutes, Rinse & Spin, and Spin & Drain.
- The Automatic Program options include FreshCare+ (which tumbles clothes post-wash for a fresh scent and less wrinkles), Start Delay, Temperature, and Spin Speed.
- A 6th Sense feature automatically detects the load quantity and fabric type. This allows the machine to choose the correct time, energy, and water consumption required for that load.
- This Whirlpool washing machine is equipped with a maximum spin speed of 1, 200rpm.
- The safety features of this washing machine include a Key Lock and Lockable Door.
- The water connection for this front loading washing machine uses cold water.
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| Category | Front Loading Washing Machines | Front Loading Washing Machines |
| Price (RRP) | $849.00 | $899.00 |
| Capacity | 7 kg | 8 kg |
| Household Size | 2-3 people | 3-4 people |
| Features | Auto Balancing, Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof), Reload/Add Wash and Steam Function | Auto Balancing, Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof), Reload/Add Wash and Steam Function |
| Energy Rating | 4 star(s) | |
| Water Rating | 4 star(s) | 4.5 star(s) |
| Dimensions | 845 x 595 x 575 mm | 845 x 595 x 630 mm |
| Motor Type | Direct Drive (Inverter) | Direct Drive (Inverter) |
| Max Spin Speed | 1,200 rpm | 1,200 rpm |
| Number of Wash Cycles | 14 | 14 |
| Weight | 68 kg | 71 kg |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | Slovakia |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) | 2 year(s) |
| Colour / Finish | White | White |
| Manual | Download manual | Download manual |
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Hi Chairbell,
Thanks for contacting us, so sorry for the issues you are experiencing with this washing machine. Could you please forward your job details or contact details to us privately, I will ask to make this a priority. ...
Read more In regards to the door lock release, you can ply open the bottom/kick plate. Behind the kick plate, on the far right hand, there is a black plastic tab that is screwed to the machine. Remove the screw so you can pull down the black plastic tab to release the door. Hope this helps! Regards, Emma Kind Regards