The Whirlpool
WFW8540FW (Lowe's) is part of the
Washing Machines test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Front-Load Washer
models like the WFW8540FW (Lowe's) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Washing performance:
How well it cleans prestained swatches in a representative test load of mixed cotton items using the machines most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycles or option buttons.)
Energy efficiency:
Indicates the energy needed to heat the water, run the washer, and remove the water left in clothes after the spin cycle finishes.
Water efficiency:
How much water is used per pound of clothing for our test load.
