Whirlpool’s FanFresh technology to keep clothes smelling fresh
04 Nov 2009
Have you ever left your laundry in the washing machine by accident, only to find it smelly and wrinkled when you finally remembered to put it in the dryer? Whirlpool has heard consumers' call, and in response, is arming consumers with a washer with the ability to keep clothes smelling fresh for up to 10 hours after the cycle ends, with the innovative FanFresh option.
The Whirlpool Duet steam washer's FanFresh option intermittently tumbles clothes in the wash drum for up to 10 hours after the cycle ends.
Meanwhile, a fan draws out moisture through a vent to help keep clothes smelling fresh and prevents wrinkles from setting in.
The machine has a capacity of 4.5 cu. ft., giving consumers the ability to wash up to 18 pairs of jeans in a single load. The 'delay wash' setting can be used to set the washer to begin up to 18 hours later, perfect for timing during off-peak hours when power rates may be lower or when unloading the washer is more convenient.
Whirlppol says the machine comes with an industry-first NightQuiet option, which further reduces operational sound and is great for those whose laundry rooms are close to living areas or bedrooms.
It aid that while the FanFresh option solves one of consumers' major laundry problems, the new steam washer garners one of the most efficient energy ratings available from the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) -Tier III - that symbolise advanced water and energy savings for the consumer. It also said that the new Duet dryer is the first in the front-load category to offer an eco cycle that uses 40 per cent less energy than a conventional dryer's normal cycle when paired with a Duet washer.
The machines will be introduced only in the American market for now.
