GENERAL INFORMATION
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
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Direct Drive Washer
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General Theory of Operation
NEW COMPONENTS
The washer has the following new components:
Intuitive Touch Controls
— the Cabrio® washer features a new capacitive touch console that first asks “what’s being washed”
followed by “how you want to wash.” First select a cycle from the “What to Wash” (mixed, casuals, whites, delicates, and bulky
sheets) and then select the “How to Wash” (normal, quick, cold, deep water, or color last). This new and improved input will
help the customer achieve the best combination cycle available for the type of items being washed.
Figure 1 - Intuitive Touch Controls
INTRODUCTION
The new Cabrio® Top Load Washer represents industry-leading
innovation with the new improved direct drive system. The
previous direct drive washer operated using a floating basket
to assist in the switching between spin and agitate modes.
The
new washer operates with a clutch coil system that
provides reliable, immediate, and smooth shifting between
the various wash modes.
Basket
— the Cabrio® WTW8500D* washer has an extra
large basket capacity of 5.3 cu.ft. Other than size, the major
difference from the previous model is that this basket does not
have a flotation chamber to assist with changing between spin
and agitate modes.
Figure 2 - Basket
Motor
— The motor is an electronically commutated direct-
drive 3-phase BPM (Brushless Permanent Magnet) variable
speed design that moves the impeller and spins the basket
without the use of a transmission. The motor is comprised of
a stator and rotor that are attached to the drive assembly. The
motor direction and speed is controlled by the ACU (Appliance
Control Unit) or main control, and is monitored by the rotor
position sensor located on the stator.
Figure 3 - Motor
Balance Ring
Basket
Balance Ring
Motor
Drive
Assembly
What to Wash
How to Wash
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