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Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum Electric Dryer - Model # WED8600YW0 - $100 (Larkspur)
Perry Park Blvd. near Apache Dr.
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum
model name / number:
WED8600YW0
size / dimensions:
29" W × 29.25" D × 45.125" H
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The Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum is a higher-tier 29-inch wide premium high-efficiency electric dryer that combines standard drying cycles with optional active steam management to avoid wrinkles. It requires a dedicated 240V, 30-amp circuit, a power cord, and a "Y-connector" hose.
Core Specifications & Design
• Capacity: 7.6 cubic feet, optimized for extra-large laundry loads, rugs, and heavy bedding.
• Cabinet Dimensions: 29" Width × 29.25" Depth × 45.125" Height.
• Door Configuration: A side-swing, reversible door featuring an EasyView tinted plexiglass window and a built-in interior drum light.
Core Capabilities & Cycles
The control interface features digital capacitive touch controls with a rotary dial selector, driving 11 total drying cycles and 5 discrete temperature settings:
• Advanced Moisture Sensing (AMS): Incorporates three separate sensors to gauge internal humidity and air temperature rather than relying on a countdown timer. This system terminates the cycle the exact moment the fabric is dry to prevent thermal damage.
• Active Steam Management: Includes an Enhanced Touch-Up Steam cycle. It injects a fine mist of water into the hot drum over a 20-minute cycle to relax set-in wrinkles and deodorize dry fabrics without a full wash.
• Wrinkle Shield Plus: Tumbles the load without heat for up to 150 minutes after the primary cycle finishes to keep clothes from settling and wrinkling.
• EcoBoost Option: A toggled energy-saving mode that operates by running a single heating element tier rather than the full dual array, extending the run time slightly to consume less net power. The panel's Eco Monitor visualizes the real-time energy profile.
Utility & Installation Hookups
• Direct Water Feed: Unlike older steam dryers that utilized manual water drawers, this model hooks up directly to your home's cold water supply. A "Y-connector" water hose is required to split the cold water line feeding your washing machine to supply the dryer's steam.
• Exhaust Venting: Requires standard 4-inch rigid or flexible metallic ducting. The internal blower is rated for up to 64 equivalent feet of vent run, depending on the number of 90-degree elbows utilized.
• Power Cord: Does not include a power cord. It must be paired with either a standard 3-wire or 4-wire UL-listed 30-amp dryer cord based on the design of the wall outlet.
Use and Care Manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/509166/Whirlpool-Cabrio-Wed8600yw0.html