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whirlpool duet wfw9400 vs. wfw9600? which is better?

16 years ago

I'm trying to decide between the Whirlpool WFW9400S model vs. the WFW9600T model. The 9600 model offers steam and a sanitary cycle and a silk cycle. I don't know what else it offers.

Has anyone researched these? Does anyone own a 9600? I only see the 9400 mentioned on my searches on this site.

Thanks!

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Joe Henderson
16 years ago
the 9600 is brand new, we just got our new aspen colored floor models in yesterday. i doubt anyone has owned them for more than a few weeks at most
kygirl99
Original Author
16 years ago
oh, I didn't realize the 9600 was that new!

where did you buy yours? Where are you finding the best price? I can only find them online at h.h. gregg and best buy in our area. lowe's and sears doesn't have them.
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kygirl99
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anyone else have these?
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And I don't know if this is a me issue, or a whirlpool issue: we have done 3 dryer loads..the 1st one, worked no problem...2nd & 3rd, for some reason get "stuck" on 8 mins left or 6 mins left, respectively. I am doing the 3rd load over because I stopped it prior to heading out (didn't want to run the dryer while I was out in case of issues). So, we'll see...

no I am going to cut into my dryer vent in the attic to see if it is clogged, but having reservations that it is the problem. I will be in touch.
joe_in_philly
16 years ago
That is exactly what happened with my HE3 dryer when the vent line was badly in need of cleaning. It would stay on 8 minutes on normal cycle for quite a while. Once the venting was cleaned it no longer happend and the dry time decreased significantly. Also, when the vent was dirty, the cycle would end even though some items were damp.

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kygirl99
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hey, I just bought the Whirlpool Duet 9600 steam washer and gas dryer from Lowe's (couldn't resist the 20% off rebate today only plus the $100 back from Whirlpool) so I'll let you guys know how I like them.
troy08
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How do you like your 9600 now that its been a year or so...
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troy08
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Kygirl...just curious what you purchased...Im getting the 9600 delivered in a couple of days...anyone have any good or bad on the 9600?
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Troy, You just wrote to me personally so I will reply here and to your email.

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I looked up the invoice information and was surprised I had it so long. Time really does go fast. I never had any problems and never had to use the warranty or the extended warranty that I bought from PC Richard.

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troy08
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Just letting everyone know that we have been using our Duet 9600 for 2 weeks now and we like it and have had no problems.

We used the Steam wash to clean up a sleeping bag and it appears to work well. We initially used Tide HE with no problems, but decided to give Charlies a try...I really havent noticed a difference...we have been very careful to not use too much of the Tide or Charlies because of all the posts on here...

We also havent had to use the Steam dryer, im sure we'll give it a try soon...just wanted to let everyone know the 9600 so far is excellent!
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lcp213nc
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I love my Whirlpool Duet 9400 front-loader washer. It was purchased in Dec. of 2004. So, the model number isn't the same as what you are asking about. It's a GHW9400. Love the dryer too. Have them stacked, which left room in our laundry room redesign for a laundry sink area.
Here are a couple of things I've learned:
(1) Wipe down the inside glass on the door and leave the door open for a while after using the machine. Letting it dry/air out prevents problems with "musty" oders -- which some people have complained about.
(2)Periodically, slide out the detergent dispensing tray and give it a good cleaning. Also look back up inside the slot it comes out of in the washer and wipe down that area too. (We have hard water and I have to do this to prevent a buildup of gunk and slime.)
(3) Pay attention to the instructions in the manual. For instance, I tried to get the machine to do a "Prewash" combined with the "Quickwash" setting. (Small load, but soiled enough that I thought the pre-wash was needed.) My machine gave me an error code. I checked the manual and discovered that the pre-wash isn't a valid option with Quickwash. (By the way... I found the manual on-line and downloaded it to my computer. That's easier for me to get to than digging the real hardcopy of the manual out of the cabinet where it's stored.)
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rebeccamoberly
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We just received the WFW9600TW01 (washer) and the WED9600TW (dryer) yesterday. We washed three loads (one casual, one whites and one warm-normal) and the machine worked well and the dryer did well. Used the dryer on two loads of three pairs of wool dress pants each in the steam refresh mode. It did a nice job of fluffing the pants and got most of the wrinkles out but not all. I still ironed them. Both machines are quiet and fun to watch. The whole family was sitting in front of the machines watching them - felt like the Clampits.
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I just got the Kenmore HE5t steam washer and dryer, and am just running the first wash with laundry (after having done the initial Express Wash to clean the machine, per the manual).

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