Kenmore 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with Stain Removing Steam Treatment

Overview

Kenmore's 4.5 cu ft front load washer in metallic silver offers 12 wash cycles including Express Wash and a Steam Treat stain option, plus ENERGY STAR certification. Suits households wanting a compact, efficient washer with quick-cycle flexibility.

Kenmore positions this washer around speed: Express Wash handles a 3 lb load in about 25 minutes, and Accela Wash shortens full loads by up to 26 percent versus a standard cycle. Steam Treat targets set-in stains without a separate pretreatment step, and Cold Clean claims up to 90 percent less energy than the normal cycle. Reviewers describe a mostly trouble-free machine, though outcomes were not universal.

• 4.5 cu ft front load capacity
• 12 wash cycles with 5 temperature options
• Steam Treat stain removal option
• ENERGY STAR certified, Cold Clean cycle

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Buyers describe it as quiet and easy for the whole family to operate, with several calling it a well-built successor after years with a previous Kenmore machine. One owner reported the unit failing within 4 months with an unresponsive repair process, and a 4-star reviewer liked everything but the dark, hard-to-see door window.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

Performance notes

Accela Wash increases wash action for full loads rather than simply shortening the cycle, which is how it claims a 26 percent time cut without sacrificing cleaning on an 8 lb load. Cold Clean relies on detergent and mechanical action rather than heated water, which is where most of the energy savings come from.

Specifications