Whirlpool Duet Washer/Dryer Review

No, most top loading washers also have a bleach dispenser that adds the bleach at the end of the wash cycle the same way that the front loading machines do. The bleach is automatically diluted with water and added to the washer at the end of the wash cycle. The washers are designed to do that. Here are the instructions for adding bleach to a washer from the Clorox company: http://www.clorox.com/products/usage.php?prod_id=clb "The easiest way: Pour Clorox® Regular-Bleach (scented or regular) into your bleach dispenser. If you don't have a dispenser, simply pour in Clorox® Regular-Bleach (scented or regular) along with your detergent as your washing machine fills with water. Use ¾ cup for a standard washer, 1 ¼ cup for an extra large washer. Add clothes after agitation has begun. For best results: Add detergent as washer fills. Then add clothes. After clothes are thoroughly wet and machine has agitated for 5 minutes, add bleach that's been diluted with one quart of water. Avoid pouring solution directly onto fabric. Adding diluted bleach after detergent has dissolved delivers a slightly brighter wash load." Since it's not possible to add diluted bleach after a top loading machine has begun, it's best to use the built in bleach dispenser.

Last edited on Mar 08, 2008 at 4:57PM

Laundry detergents have enzymes in them that actually help to dissolve the soil in the laundry. Adding bleach during the beginning of the wash cycle kills the enzymes and keep the detergent from working properly. That's why the machine adds the bleach automatically at the end of the wash cycle.

Any washing machine that lasts only three years is a pretty lousy machine.