{"product_id":"whirlpool-vwhd1502ig-15kg-grey-sanipro-top-load-washing-machine","title":"Whirlpool VWHD1502IG 15kg Grey SaniPro Top Load Washing Machine","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whirlpool VWHD1502IG is a 15kg top load washing machine finished in Volcano Grey, designed for freestanding installation in the laundry. A stainless steel drum, black soft-closing door and Zen Direct Drive Inverter Motor give it the mechanical basis for a quiet, energy-efficient wash across 12 programs, including Steam Hygiene, Stain+ and Duvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam Hygiene is the VWHD1502IG's signature technology: a dedicated program heats water to 60°C to generate steam before the main wash, helping kill bacteria and remove odour. Stain+ uses a staged heating algorithm to target up to 25 common stains such as oil, ink, chocolate and coffee in a single cycle. Sonic Clean adds a built-in ultrasonic generator that vibrates against fabric to help lift stubborn stains, while All-Round Antiseptic Protection extends this hygiene focus to the impeller, filter box and surrounding tub, tested to 99.99% antiseptic effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zen Direct Drive Inverter Motor turns the drum directly rather than through a belt, cutting mechanical noise and using more than 30% less energy than a standard non-inverter motor. The lid closes softly and quietly, and touch controls with an LED display manage water level, temperature and rinse settings across ten water levels and three temperature options. Whirlpool appliances are distributed in Australia by Arisit Pty Limited, and the VWHD1502IG carries a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Hygiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated program heats water to 60°C to generate steam before the main wash, helping kill bacteria and remove odour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStain+:\u003c\/strong\u003e a staged heating algorithm targets up to 25 common stains such as oil, ink, chocolate and coffee in a single cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonic Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e a built-in generator produces high-frequency ultrasonic bubbles that vibrate against fabric, helping lift stubborn stains for a deeper clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZen DD Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a direct drive inverter motor turns the drum directly, cutting noise and using over 30% less energy than a standard non-inverter motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Round Antiseptic Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e the impeller, filter box and surrounding tub are treated for hygiene, tested to 99.99% antiseptic effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Closing black door:\u003c\/strong\u003e closes quietly and gently, adding a contrast accent to the Volcano Grey cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel drum:\u003c\/strong\u003e resists corrosion and wear over the appliance's lifetime compared with painted steel alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\/Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolcano Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammes\/Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The everyday wash program for normally soiled cotton and mixed-fabric loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shorter cycle suited to lightly soiled or smaller loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicates:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentler wash action suited to delicate fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuvet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cycle sized for bulky items such as duvets and blankets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Hygiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated program that heats water to 60°C to generate steam before the main wash, helping kill bacteria and remove odour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash+Airdry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines a wash cycle with an air-drying phase to reduce moisture before laundry leaves the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStain+:\u003c\/strong\u003e A staged heating algorithm that targets up to 25 common stains in a single cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco:\u003c\/strong\u003e An energy-saving cycle for reduced power and water use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFavourite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saves a customised cycle setting for quick reuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse+Spin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rinse and spin cycle without a full wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A spin-only cycle for extracting water from laundry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTub clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e A maintenance cycle for cleaning the interior of the drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds an air-drying phase after the wash cycle to reduce moisture before laundry leaves the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSonicClean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activates the ultrasonic wash technology to help lift stubborn stains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Rinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selects a warm-water rinse instead of the default cold rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Wash:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle cycle designed to replicate hand-washing for delicate items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a pre-soak phase before the main wash for heavily soiled laundry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silences the machine's audible alerts and end-of-cycle tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelay end:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schedules the wash cycle to finish at a selected later time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically begins the selected cycle at a scheduled time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLint filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean weekly — take out the lint filter, rinse it under running water, and reinstall securely behind the cover clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater inlet valve filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean every 6 months — turn off the water supply, detach the inlet hose, remove the mesh filter and clean it with a soft brush, then reassemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean every 6 months — detach the inlet hose, turn the nut anticlockwise, clean the filter under running water or with a soft brush, then reconnect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrain pump filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean at least monthly — disconnect the machine from the power supply, place a container underneath to catch spillage, turn the filter cap anticlockwise, remove any objects and wash the filter, then refit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTub cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e If cold washes are used often, run a cleaning cycle without clothes using the Duvet program and hot water every 3 months, with a commercial washing machine cleaner (such as Trimat) or a mix of bicarbonate of soda (½ cup) and white vinegar (2 cups), to prevent detergent scum build-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before an extended period of non-use, unplug the machine, disconnect the hoses and filters as described above, let the machine dry, and store it in its original packaging in a dry location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VWHD1502IG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zen Direct Drive Inverter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Level Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 1-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot, Warm, Cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse Times Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-4 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Child Lock, Door Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftener\/Bleach Inlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWELS Water Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 stars (184 litres per wash) - In accordance with AS\/NZS 6400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 stars (495 kWh per year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 680 x 1055 x 710 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions with lid open (H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1580 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestanding installation only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a 220-240V, 50Hz power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1580W rated power draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug-in connection to a standard power outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater inlet hose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied inlet hose measures 1000mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater outlet hose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied outlet hose measures 800mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied electrical cord measures 1900mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VWHD1502IG's 15kg capacity and SaniPro-specific Steam Hygiene and Stain+ programs make it the largest-capacity and most hygiene-focused model in Whirlpool's Volcano Grey top load range, which also includes the 9kg VWED9002IG, 11kg VWED1102IG and 12kg VWED1202IG Sonic Clean models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual results from the Steam Hygiene and Stain+ programs vary with load size, fabric type and soiling level. As with any top load washing machine, avoiding overloading the drum and using the recommended detergent type help the wash and hygiene features perform as intended.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhirlpool appliances are distributed in Australia by Arisit Pty Limited and are backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty covering all defects in materials and workmanship. Register your product within 30 days of purchase at whirlpool.com.au to activate your warranty. All warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads\/Product Files:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/4145\/4170\/files\/Whirlpool_VWHD1502IG_Spec-Sheet.pdf?v=1789998396\" title=\"VWHD1502IG spec sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION SHEET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/4145\/4170\/files\/Whirlpool_VWHD1502IG_User-Manual.pdf?v=1789998397\" title=\"VWHD1502IG user manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSER MANUAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52138848223527,"sku":"VWHD1502IG","price":1439.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/4145\/4170\/files\/VWHD1502IG_OC_-frontview_1_1800x1800_863dc49e-fcc6-4b9e-ac22-edcff00df470.png?v=1789998438","url":"https:\/\/www.8appliances.com.au\/products\/whirlpool-vwhd1502ig-15kg-grey-sanipro-top-load-washing-machine","provider":"8Appliances","version":"1.0","type":"link"}