Whirlpool Dryer – 7.4 cu. ft. Top Load Electric Dryer with Advanced Moisture Sensing

Brand: Whirlpool
SKU: WED8127LW

$1,462.99

Help prevent over drying in this moisture sensing dryer, which features a Wrinkle Shield™ Plus Option with Steam to help keep wrinkles from setting. Dry a small load quickly or customize settings to add more time to your load. Plus, attach the Dryer Rack inside the drum for tumble-free drying. Rack ships separately after online product registration.

Quick Specs

  • Type: Top Load Matching Electric Dryer
  • Width: 27″
  • Height: 42.75″
  • Depth: 29.87″
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft.
  • High Efficiency: No
  • WiFi Connected: Yes

Advanced Moisture Sensing

Three sensors offer added protection against overdrying by tracking both moisture and temperature to adapt drying times and end the cycle at just the right time.

Intuitive Controls

Let the dryer guide you to the right cycle combinations or customize up to 35 of your own to get the right type of fabric care for whatever you re drying.

Smart Appliance

Connect to more. Enjoy smart features that help you streamline your laundry routine and keep your day moving. No subscription required.

Reduce Static

Help decrease static with the Static Reduce Option, which combines a mist of water with tumbling after the load is dry.

Wrinkle Shield™ Plus option with Steam

Help keep wrinkles from setting into clean, dry fabrics. The Wrinkle Shield™ Plus Option with Steam uses tumbling and steam for up to 150 minutes after the cycle ends or until you open the dryer door for improved wrinkle-fighting performance.

7.4 cu. ft. capacity: With a 7.4 cu. ft. capacity dryer drum, there s plenty of room to easily handle the large loads you washed in the matching top load washer.

Advanced Moisture Sensing: Three sensors offer added protection against overdrying by tracking both moisture and temperature to adapt drying times and end the cycle at just the right time.

Assign a task: Manage laundry day from anywhere by assigning family members the next laundry step from the Whirlpool® app. Send customized text messages for transferring a load to the dryer or folding clean clothes.

COMING SOON: Smart Reordering: U.S. only. Must connect an Amazon account to your Whirlpool account. WiFi & App Required. Features subject to change. Details and privacy info at whirlpool.com/connect.

Cycle Match: Get the right kind of dry for your load. The Whirlpool® App will suggest the dry cycle that matches the wash cycle you used.

Dryer Rack: Place unique or delicate items like sweaters, pillows, hats and tennis shoes on the Dryer Rack for tumble-free drying. This rack attaches inside the drum and stays in one place throughout the cycle. Rack ships separately after online product registration.

ENERGY STAR® Certified: ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards to help conserve natural resources and save money on your utility bills.

EcoBoost™ option: Use less energy while still getting great drying performance with the EcoBoost™ option that uses less heat and extended cycle times for greater energy efficiency.

Favorite Cycles: Save your favorite cycles under any name and edit at any time. Access Favorite Cycles from the Whirlpool® app to send laundry cycles to your dryer and start the load remotely.

Intuitive Controls: Let the dryer guide you to the right cycle combinations or customize up to 35 of your own to get the right type of fabric care for whatever you re drying.

Personalized quick tips: The Whirlpool® app delivers quick tips to make sure your family s laundry gets the care it deserves while helping laundry day go more smoothly.

Quick Connect: You don t need to be a tech expert to connect your new appliance. Simply open the optional Whirlpool® app, add your appliance and follow the guided experience to get up and running quickly.

Quick Dry Cycle: Dry a small load quickly or customize settings to add more time. Plus, you can choose to remember your settings for your next load of laundry.

Sanitize Cycle: The Sanitize cycle provides care for your clothes in the dryer while eliminating 99.9% of common household bacteria.

Smart Appliance: Connect to more. Enjoy smart features that help you streamline your laundry routine and keep your day moving. No subscription required.

Static Reduce Option: Help decrease static with the Static Reduce Option, which combines a mist of water with tumbling after the load is dry.

Steam Refresh Cycle: Release wrinkles with the Steam Refresh Cycle. It uses water and heat to get clothes ready to wear without rewashing.

Voice Control with a Compatible Voice-Enabled Device: Keep up with laundry no matter what you ve got on your hands with simple voice commands using a compatible voice-enabled device.

Wrinkle Shield™ Plus option with Steam: Help keep wrinkles from setting into clean, dry fabrics. The Wrinkle Shield™ Plus Option with Steam uses tumbling and steam for up to 150 minutes after the cycle ends or until you open the dryer door for improved wrinkle-fighting performance.

Features:

  • Get extra space for bulky items with 7.4 cu. ft. capacity
  • Three sensors track moisture and temp to help prevent overdrying
  • An American company in business since 1911
  • An American company for over 100 years
  • Assign laundry tasks to your family members
  • Get laundry supplies delivered to your door with Smart Reordering
  • Let the app suggest the right dry cycle for your load
  • Dry items like shoes or pillows-shipped separately, see details
  • ENERGY STAR certified
  • Save energy by using less heat with the ECOBOOST option
  • Instantly access the most-used settings
  • Create customized cycles in a few touches with Intuitive Controls
  • Tips to help your laundry day go more smoothly
  • Easily connect your appliance with Quick Connect
  • Small loads spend less time in the dryer with the Quick Dry Cycle
  • Use higher temperatures to sanitize items like towels
  • Connects to WiFi and mobile app when remote enabled, no subscription required
  • Help decrease static after drying with the Static Reduce Option
  • Release wrinkles without rewashing
  • Control your appliance with voice commands
  • Help keep wrinkles from setting by tumbling with steam

CERTIFICATIONS

ADA Compliant
No

CEE Tier Rating
Tier 1

Energy Star Qualified
Yes

UL
Yes

Prop 65
Standard

 

CONTROLS

Control Location
Rear Console

Control Type
Tap Touch

Eco Monitor/Efficiency Monitor
No

Electronic Display Type
2.4 Inch LCD

End of Cycle Signal
Yes

Feedback Status Indicators
Cooling Down, Drying Complete, Sensing, Static Reduce, Steaming, Wrinkle Shield™

 

CYCLES

Drying Cycles Selections
Bulky Items, Colors, Delicates, Heavy Duty, Normal, Quick Dry, Regular, Sanitize, Steam Refresh, Timed Dry, Towels, Whites, Wrinkle Control

Number of Dryer Cycles
36

 

DETAILS

Automatic Dry Control
Yes

Cycle Time Remaining
Yes

Door Opening Direction
Drop Down

Dryer Interior Light
Incandescent

Drying Rack
Yes – with online registration (SKU: 8212450A)

EcoBoost Energy Saver
Yes

Hoses Included
No

LP Convertible
No

Lint Filter Indicator
Yes

Maytag Commercial Components
No

Moisture Sensor
Yes

Quad Baffles
No

Secondary Lint Filter
No

Selection of Drying Levels
Less, More, Normal

Sound Package
No

Stackable
No

Steam Hose Y Connector
No

Temperature Selection
Air Only, High, Low, Medium, Medium High

DIMENSIONS

Depth with Door Open 90 Degrees
45 7/8 Inches

Carton Depth
35 ½ Inches

Carton Height
45 Inches

Carton Width
28 ½ Inches

Gross Weight
138 Pounds

Net Weight
121 Pounds

 

ELECTRICAL

Power Chord Included
No

 

EXTERIOR DETAILS

Door Style
Hamper

Reversible Door
No

Window
Yes

 

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Flat Back
No

4-Way Venting
Yes

Long Vent
No

Maximum Vent Length
64 Inches

Venting Direction
Left, Right, Bottom, Rear

Ventless
Not Available

 

INTERIOR DETAILS

Dryer Drum Material
Powder Coat

Lint Screen Location
Front

 

MODIFIERS

Number of Dryness Levels
3

Number of Temperatures
5

 

OPTIONS

Dryer Option Selections
Cycle Signal, Damp Dry, Eco Boost™, Reduce Static, Steam, Wrinkle Shield™, Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam

Number of Dryer Options
7

 

SMART COMPATIBILITY

Connectivity
Amazon Alexa, Android, Google Assistant, iOS

Smart Appliance
Yes

Works With
App, Remote Access, Voice Control, WiFi

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