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Review of Whirlpool Cabrio 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer in White (Model: WED5600XW)

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4.00 stars

385

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$600-$800

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Reviewed on: March 09, 2013

Author: BoolPool.com

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy to program with multiple settings which dry clothes just right
Quiet and efficient dryer with large capacity
Energy saving product
Steam dry cycle to remove wrinkles for dry clothing is good
User friendly and dries anything from hand-washables to heavy comforters
Eco friendly and cuts the drying time by lot
'Damp dry' feature is good

Cons

Pre-determined settings often don't dry the clothes enough and extra time is needed
It has a slanted top so nothing can be stored on top

Review Summary

This is the summary of consumer reviews for Whirlpool Cabrio 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer in White (Model: WED5600XW). The BoolPool rating for this product is Good, with 4.00 stars, and the price range is $600-$800.

Whirlpool Cabrio WED5600XW is an energy efficient and Eco-friendly Electric Dryer with 7.4 cu. ft. capacity. It has a unique Eco Monitor which lets you see how the cycles and options you choose will affect your overall energy savings. It is equipped with the AccuDry^TM system enabled by 6th Sense^TM technology and intuitive, built-in sensors that automatically measures moisture and temperature levels and stops the cycle to reduce overdrying. A 150-minute Wrinkle Shield^TM Plus option helps prevent wrinkles from setting in when you are busy with other important chores.

This Whirlpool Cabrio features a steam dry cycle to remove wrinkles from dry clothes. Users find this dryer to be quiet because it uses special insulation to help reduce sound and vibration while the laundry dries. Its large capacity cuts down the number of loads. It is also easy to program and comes with 8 automatic cycles including Timed Dry, Heavy Duty Delicate and Eco Normal drying options to handle a variety of fabrics. It has 5 temperature settings for more customized drying. A wide-opening hamper door allows you easy access, and even gives you room to fold clothes.

A few users complain that pre-determined settings often don't dry the clothes enough and extra time is needed for proper drying. A lot of users do not like the slanted top on this dryer because nothing can be stored on top and things keep rolling down and falling on floor.

Overall, Whirlpool Cabrio WED5600XW is an energy saving, Eco friendly dryer which can dry anything from hand-washables to heavy comforters. It cuts down on drying time giving you time to do other important and fun things. The price is reasonable for the value it provides.

Dimensions:

Depth - 27 in
Depth With Door Open 90 Degrees - 43.25 in
Height - 43 1/2 in
Width - 29 1/2 in
Product Weight - 131 lb

User Voice

Review Group #: 1 (5.00 stars) 26 Reviews	Eco friendly with a scale to show the most efficient drying cycles • Cuts the drying time • 'Damp dry' feature is good »See Details It's many features with optional levels of drying and is eco friendly with a scale to show the most efficient drying cycles. The drying cycles are perfect. I can dry a full load of towels in 40 minutes. For example, if you've a mixed load of light and heavy items, you can select the damp dry feature and remove your light items so they don't become overly dry. Seems to work well, dry quickly and be efficient. I love the damp dry signal. Cut my drying time down tremendously. It drys very well and I rarely have to add more time because something isn't quite dry. Some dryers won't dry a large load of towels in one cycle, but this one does. »Hide Details
Review Group #: 2 (4.50 stars) 27 Reviews	Users love this dryer for its features and performance »See Details Love the sensors that determine amount of water and duration of cycles.The low water feature on my machine is very noisy, however. I LOVE MY WASHER & DRYER. love this machine , easy to use and very efficiant. I love the feature and the bells and whistles when my laundry is complete. I love the touch up feature that allows you to get rid of those wrinkles if you forget to take your clothes out right away. Don't know how much more I can day I LOVE IT love the different settings and the energy saver love how it sings when it's done. I love the sound, not loud and noisy. Features are amazing.easynto use . Plenty of storage and airy love it. THE FEATURES ARE EXCELLENT. »Hide Details
Review Group #: 3 (4.50 stars) 35 Reviews	Steam dry cycle to remove wrinkles for dry clothing is good • Pre-determined settings often don't dry the clothes enough and extra time is needed »See Details and drys clothes quickly. I particularly like the steam dry cycle to remove wrinkles for dry clothing. The clothes get so clean and are fairly dry in the washing machine. Our clothes and even towels dry quickly and evenly. I need to run several cycles to get my clothes dry. It cuts my drying time by 15-30 min.depending on what type of clothes. The pre-determined settings often don't dry the clothes enough and extra time is needed. I only add "so far" because many reviews referenced having to run wet clothes through multiple drying cycles. The setting where the sensor is supposed to know when clothes are dry doesn't work. The problem is the sensor that knows when the clothes are dry doesn't work. »Hide Details
Review Group #: 4 (4.50 stars) 13 Reviews	Holds a large load • Quiet »See Details No more long days of doing laundry due to large load capacity. This dryer is easy to use, holds a large load, and dries quickly. The dryer is very quiet and dries a load of clothes in half the time. It took me a time or two to understand and get the right setting for specific loads bur it was worth going back to the directions/ manual. Longevity and endurance, with excellence performance. I read some negative reviews, but went ahead with the purchase as I've never had any problems with Whirlpool products in the past. My hubby still doesn't get it but he doesn't read directions either!. Best purchase in a while! »Hide Details
Review Group #: 5 (4.50 stars) 14 Reviews	Dries anything from hand-washables to heavy comforters • Product lives upto Whirlpool brand name »See Details This product exceeds any other dryer we've used. We've had good luck with Whirlpool products in the past and hope this one is built to last several years like the other products we own. THIS PRODUCT HAS LIVED UP TO THE WHIRLPOOL NAME. The product allows me to dry anything from hand-washables to heavy conforters. So far I've been very happy with this product and would definetly recommend to anyone looking for great quality and value!. This product is a totally new design and so far it's performed great. It heats well and dries my towels within 49 min!!. I decided on this model and brand from reading reviews and from people's personal experiences. »Hide Details
Review Group #: 6 (4.50 stars) 16 Reviews	It has a slanted top so nothing can be stored on top »See Details :-)The tops are sloped toward the front so items placed on the top tend to fall off. I like to fold my laundry or store my laundry baskets on top, but I can't!. This washer and the matching dryer have a slanted top. The only thing I dislike is the slanted top- so you can't use it to store a laundry basket. This makes it difficult to set a laundry basket or anything else on top without it falling off. The only problem I've encountered is with the top of the unit, it slopes forward so I've a problem with things falling off and onto the floor if I forget and set something on top of the dryer. I'm unable to store anything on top of the dryer because it'd slide right off. Its features make it easy to use . The one drawback is the design of the top which is raised in the back and slopes downward. I liked most of the features except the top of the dryer. »Hide Details
Review Group #: 7 (5.00 stars) 20 Reviews	Energy saving product • User friendly »See Details Good energy saving features. Energy saving is also a great feature! It pays to buy energy efficient products as the above, because it save you money every month. I've been amazed at how quiet this dryer is. I also enjoy the ease of selecting energy saving options. Love that it's Eco friendly and great energy saver. Both are user friendly and just knowing both are saving on my energy costs is a definite plus. this product saves me on energy and is very quit doesn't use up all my space and is easy to operate. It's energy effective and easily handles large loads.Whirlpool has outdone it self with this style. »Hide Details
Review Group #: 8 (4.50 stars) 21 Reviews	Easy to program • Quiet • Efficient • Multiple settings make it easy to get clothes dried just right »See Details Drys clothes faster than any dryer I've owned; quiet, easy to use. It's easy to program, quiet and efficient. This dryer works great and is easy to use, drys the clothes with little wrinkles. Very efficient , quiet and easy to use. The style is great, it's easy to use and the multiple settings make it very easy to get clothes dried just right. It's quiet and easy to use. INSTRUCTIONS ARE EASY TO UNDERSTAND. The dryer is easy to use and the instuctions are very easy to follow. Dries quickly very easy to use. The machine is quiet, fast, and does a great job on a wide range of family clothing. »Hide Details

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hubby<\/b> still doesn't get it but he doesn't read<\/b> directions<\/b> either!.<\/li><li>Best<\/b> purchase<\/b> in a while!<\/li><\/ol>"},"children":[]},{"id":"Cluster-Index-5","name":"5","data":{"type":"c","count":"14","rating":"4.50","tags":"<ol><li>This product<\/b> exceeds<\/b> any other dryer we've used.<\/li><li>We've had good luck<\/b> with Whirlpool products<\/b> in the past<\/b> and hope<\/b> this one is built to last several years like the other products<\/b> we own.<\/li><li>THIS PRODUCT<\/b> HAS LIVED<\/b> UP TO THE WHIRLPOOL NAME.<\/b><\/li><li>The product<\/b> allows me to dry<\/b> anything from hand-washables to heavy<\/b> conforters.<\/b><\/li><li>So far I've been very happy<\/b> with this product<\/b> and would definetly<\/b> recommend<\/b> to anyone looking<\/b> for great quality<\/b> and value!.<\/b><\/li><li>This product<\/b> is a totally<\/b> new design<\/b> and so far it's performed<\/b> great.<\/li><li>It heats<\/b> well<\/b> and dries<\/b> my towels<\/b> 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I also enjoy<\/b> the ease<\/b> of selecting<\/b> energy<\/b> saving<\/b> options.<\/b><\/li><li>Love<\/b> that it's Eco<\/b> friendly<\/b> and great energy<\/b> saver.<\/b><\/li><li>Both are user<\/b> friendly<\/b> and just knowing<\/b> both are saving<\/b> on my energy<\/b> costs<\/b> is a definite<\/b> plus.<\/b><\/li><li>this product<\/b> saves<\/b> me on energy<\/b> and is very quit<\/b> doesn't use up all my space<\/b> and is easy<\/b> to operate.<\/b><\/li><li>It's energy<\/b> effective<\/b> and easily<\/b> handles<\/b> large<\/b> loads.Whirlpool has outdone<\/b> it self<\/b> with this style.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>"},"children":[]},{"id":"Cluster-Index-8","name":"8","data":{"type":"c","count":"21","rating":"4.50","tags":"<ol><li>Drys<\/b> clothes<\/b> faster<\/b> than any dryer I've owned; quiet,<\/b> easy<\/b> to use.<\/li><li>It's easy<\/b> to program,<\/b> quiet<\/b> and efficient.<\/b><\/li><li>This dryer works<\/b> great and is easy<\/b> to use, drys<\/b> the clothes<\/b> with little<\/b> wrinkles.<\/b><\/li><li>Very efficient<\/b> ,<\/b> quiet<\/b> and easy<\/b> to use.<\/li><li>The style<\/b> is great, it's easy<\/b> to use and the multiple<\/b> settings make it very easy<\/b> to get clothes<\/b> dried<\/b> just right.<\/b><\/li><li>It's quiet<\/b> and easy<\/b> to use. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Read Full Review\" href=\"http:\/\/reviews.lowes.com\/0534\/3240888\/reviews.htm?reviewID=37518985\"><img alt=\"Read Full Review\" class=\"openlinkimg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boolpool.com\/u\/img\/link_icon.png\"><\/a><\/li><li>INSTRUCTIONS<\/b> ARE EASY<\/b> TO UNDERSTAND.<\/b><\/li><li>The dryer is easy<\/b> to use and the instuctions<\/b> are very easy<\/b> to follow.<\/b><\/li><li>Dries<\/b> quickly very easy<\/b> to use. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Read Full Review\" href=\"http:\/\/reviews.lowes.com\/0534\/3240888\/reviews.htm?reviewID=38587793\"><img alt=\"Read Full Review\" class=\"openlinkimg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boolpool.com\/u\/img\/link_icon.png\"><\/a><\/li><li>The machine<\/b> is quiet,<\/b> fast,<\/b> and does a great job<\/b> on a wide range<\/b> of family<\/b> clothing.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>"},"children":[]}]}

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HomeDepot	$699.00
Lowes	$699.00
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