Recommended Washers and Dryers for AATCC Testing

washing machine Standard Laundering Parameters -Several AATCC test methods call for home laundering: 88B, 88C, 124, 130, 135, 142, 143, 150, 172, 179, and 188

AATCC Research Committee RA88 Home Laundering Technology has adopted new conditions for top-loading (traditional vertical axis) washing machines which are included in Monograph M6-Standardization of Home Laundry Test Conditions. Please refer to this latest monograph as most washers listed below conform to these new parameters.

Due to US Department of Energy rules regarding energy and water consumption, commercial washers change frequently. New washers and dryers may produce different test results compared to those from previous years' models. Users should perform their own comparison testing. Models listed below are recommended by the manufacturers as a service to the testing industry.

Washers & Dryers
The following models are reported to be capable of meeting the parameters prescribed in Monograph M6- Standardization of Home Laundry Test Conditions. AATCC does not endorse these commercial brands over others. Specialized instruments that meet these criteria may also be available from suppliers listed in the AATCC Buyer's Guide. See Equipment & Materials Listing Policy for details. Note that calibration and proper machine settings are necessary to achieve the desired standard conditions.

Whirlpool model washers with a key-dance* feature should be available for purchase in September or October 2013.

*A key-dance is a sequence of user interface options that enables programmed AATCC cycles with their defined fill-wash-drain-spin-drain sequence to be run in place of the normal programming of the washing machine.

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Washing Machines & Dryers Meeting Standard Laundering Conditions (Updated September 18, 2012)
US Models, 60 Hz
Whirlpool Washers	Whirlpool Dryers
WTW4800X*	WED5500X; WED5550X; WED5600X*
Kenmore Washers	Kenmore Dryers
26-21202; 26-20022; 26-21102	66002; 68002
Maytag Washers	Maytag Dryers
MVWC200X*	MEDX550X; MEDX600X; MEDX700X*
International Models, 220V/60Hz
Whirlpool Washers	Whirlpool Dryers
4GWTW4740YQ; 4GWTW4800YQ	4GWED4750YQ; 4GWED4900YQ; 4GWGD4900YQ; 4GWED4900YW
International Models, 220V/50Hz
Whirlpool Washers	Whirlpool Dryers
3LWTW4740YQ; 3DWTW4740YQ; 3LWTW4800YQ; 3SWTW4800YQ; 3LWTW4840YW; 3DWTW4840YW	3SWED4800YQ; 3LWGD4800YQ; 3DWED4800YQ; 3LWED4800YQ; 3DWGD4800YQ; 3DWED4900YW; 3LWED4900YW**
Designation may be followed by additional letter(s) or number(s) indicating the color and year. *Initial number and letter indicate voltage and country-specific code requirements. These are NOT related to performance, but provide IEC/non-IEC information. Please be aware that importing non-IEC models into IEC countries could result in importation delays. Kenmore models are available from Sears stores and www.sears.com. Whirlpool model are available from any store featuring Whirlpool appliances. 50-Hz international models are available from Piraeus International Inc. and Manhattan Electric Global Trading.