Whirlpool 2020: A Look Ahead - CES 2013

No Dirty Dishes Day: A Cause for Celebration Recognize National...

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:59:23 -0400

No Dirty Dishes Day: A Cause for Celebration

Recognize National No Dirty Dishes Day your own way.

Look at the holiday as a reminder to clean each and every dish you see and put it where it belongs. Or, go to a restaurant and forget about doing dishes!

Earning the Good Housekeeping Seal x27! A whopping 27...

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:57 -0400

Earning the Good Housekeeping Seal x27!

A whopping 27 Whirlpool appliance models have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.

These Whirlpool kitchen and laundry appliances were granted their Seal after evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute.

The Seal stands for recognition, and more. The limited warranty reflected by the Good Housekeeping Seal means that if a product bearing the Seal is defective within the first two years of purchase, Good Housekeeping will replace the product, repair it or refund the purchase price.

Find out about all the Whirlpool models that received the Seal. Go to the Good Housekeeping Seal List and choose the Whirlpool brand name.

Me Time on Mother’s Day. The best gift you can give yourself...

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:36:40 -0400

Me Time on Mother’s Day.

The best gift you can give yourself is a bit of self-indulgence.

1. Spend time with a girlfriend at brunch, the spa or a local wine bar.

2. Go to your favorite store and buy a cute blouse or bauble.

3. Treat yourself to a bubble bath and then a movie night on the couch – complete with buttered popcorn and a cupcake to finish.

Vegetables are your friends. It’s a constant struggle to get...

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:59:00 -0400

Vegetables are your friends.

It’s a constant struggle to get kids to eat veggies. Try these winning ideas to help kids improve their relationship to produce.

1. Make vegetables the first option, or the only one. Put a bowl of sliced raw vegetables with hummus or dip on the table before dinner. And pack and chill snack bags of baby carrots, bell pepper or cucumber slices, or a colorful mix.

2. Make kids help with the shopping and cooking. Kids who spend more time with vegetables are more comfortable with vegetables.

3. Make a bargain. Require kids to take at least one bite of any vegetable that’s being served before they say “no.” Or make clear that the only way to get to dessert is through a full serving of broccoli on the dinner plate.

Declare laundry independence! Get the kids lined up and...

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:14:00 -0400

Declare laundry independence!

Get the kids lined up and ready to do laundry for themselves.

Use simple show-and-tell.

Show: how to read the machine dials and clothing care labels, sort clothes by color (lights, darks, brights), figure out how much goes into a small, medium or large load, and measure detergent and additives.

Tell: it helps to say to kids how well they’re doing as you walk them through their first few loads.

Next stop: laundry independence!

From workout to wash out Here’s how to stop stains and smells...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:02:00 -0400

From workout to wash out

Here’s how to stop stains and smells from setting in your workout wear.

1. Don’t delay. Wash right away!

2. Hand wash if you have to.

3. Get tough on stains and easy on fabrics with the Clean Care Cycle from Whirlpool®.

Simple steps to leaving a smaller footprint 1. Buy local...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Simple steps to leaving a smaller footprint

1. Buy local produce when possible.

2. Use cloth towels and napkins instead of paper products.

3. Wash your clothes on the Cold Wash Cycle from Whirlpool®.

Happy Earth Day!

Get Rid of the Green Here’s one simple way to get grass stains...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:10:00 -0400

Get Rid of the Green

Here’s one simple way to get grass stains out of your favorite fabrics and linens.

Step 1: Flush stain with alcohol then let it sit.

Step 2: Rinse with warm water.

Step 3: Lather up fabric with liquid soap.

When in doubt, leave the pretreating to Whirlpool®.

The PreSoak Option adds extra time for soaking before automatically starting the Wash Cycle, so you don’t have to.

This old fridge A wonderful story from one long-time Whirlpool...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:48:00 -0400

This old fridge

A wonderful story from one long-time Whirlpool appliance owner.

“Hi! I just wanted the folks at Whirlpool to know that I’m still using the Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer that my parents bought in November 1967! They were newlyweds when they bought the appliance for their first home together. The fridge has moved with them to three states and into several apartments and houses. It now lives in my family’s garage and it still works great! We have Whirlpool appliances in our kitchen as well and we haven’t had a single complaint about them. I’ve attached some pictures of the oldie, but goodie, fridge. It’s showing its age, but for a 46-year-old appliance, we think it looks great. Thanks for making such a great product!

- Sincerely, Carrie D.”

A little inspiration goes a long way Stay organized, focused...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:31:00 -0400

A little inspiration goes a long way

Stay organized, focused and happier with a space dedicated to what inspires you. Check out this board we love.

Save up to $400 on select Whirlpool® Ice Kitchen Collections...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:09:00 -0400

Save up to $400 on select Whirlpool® Ice Kitchen Collections

Save on 2. Save more on 4. Receive up to a $400 MasterCard® Prepaid Card by mail with the purchase of select Whirlpool White Ice and Black Ice appliances.*

Offer valid April 1- April 30, 2013

See more details at www.whirlpool.com/rebate-kitchen

*Official rebate form and copy of the sales receipt must be mailed to the address listed on form. Limit 1 qualified rebate per household.

April Fool’s Day Fun Kid-friendly pranks your whole family...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:18:00 -0400

April Fool’s Day Fun

Kid-friendly pranks your whole family will get a kick out of.

1. Wacky Worms

Fool your little fruit lovers by inserting a dark-colored gummy worm into the core of an apple.

2. Giant Joke

Slipping in a few shirts and socks that are too small in their dresser will fool any kid into believing that eating vegetables really can make you sprout overnight!

Eating healthy just got easy. Healthy doesn’t have to be boring....

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:59:00 -0400

Eating healthy just got easy.

Healthy doesn’t have to be boring. Here are a few healthy substitutes that will help cut calories and fat from your cuisine without compromising the flavor.

1) Fat-free vanilla yogurt

Who needs cooking oil when you’ve got fat-free vanilla yogurt? Substitute 6 oz. of fat-free vanilla yogurt for fat in brownies, cakes and quick breads like banana bread.

2) Whole Grain

Substitute whole-grain ingredients for a fraction of the fat. Simply replace half the amount of white flour with whole-wheat flour.

3) Oven Fry

The term oven-frying is used to describe baked foods that are usually fried. Spray no-stick cooking spray on chicken, fish and pork, dredge in an oatmeal and seasoning mix, and bake in the oven.

A spring clean that sparkles. Springtime calls for a squeaky...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:13:00 -0400

A spring clean that sparkles.

Springtime calls for a squeaky clean kitchen. So start with your appliances. They’ll thank you by performing better, and you’ll get that oh-so-satisfied feeling.

1) Show your fridge some love

That lonely little section behind your fridge is arguably one of the filthiest spaces in your house. Pull out your refrigerator and clean out the collection of dust, water, and a host of other stuff that’s fallen behind the big guy.

2) Clean those crumb-catching corners

That self-clean option doesn’t do it all. To get the gunk around the door hinges and frames, make a habit of wiping them down quickly after using the oven. Do this often and you may never have to scrub it again.

3) Good-bye baked on bits

The best way to remove caked-on food is to microwave a container of water until it boils, then let it sit for a few minutes while the steam loosens particles. Wipe clean. Ta-da!

4) Wipe and Shine

Affresh stainless steel cleaner gently cleans fingerprints, smudges and residue, leaving nothing behind but a streak-free shine.

It’s a kitchen come true!Bring your dream kitchen to life with...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:41:00 -0400

It’s a kitchen come true!
Bring your dream kitchen to life with the Whirlpool® Kitchen Stylist™.

1. Dream it
Take your cooking space to a whole new level of sophistication. With a variety of appliances in an array of stylish finishes, you can create a kitchen that’s everything you want and more.

2. Save it
Found the kitchen that’s right for you? Save it! Not done having fun? Start a new one! With all the possibilities at your fingertips…why stop dreaming?

3. Share it
You’ve created the kitchen you’ve always wanted and now you’re ready to shout it from the rooftops! Sharing is simple. All it takes is one quick click to pin or post your dream kitchen for the world to see.

www.whirlpool.com/kitchen-stylist

Feed your family faster!Stay a step ahead of every meal with...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:40:00 -0400

Feed your family faster!
Stay a step ahead of every meal with these speedy meal prep tips.

1. Cook once. Eat Twice.
Make bigger batches of your favorite recipes. Freeze the leftover extras for easy-to-thaw portions that are ready-made for your next meal.

2. Cook quicker with a slow cooker
It seems like a contradiction, but slow cookers actually make quick work of getting a meal on the table. Just toss the ingredients in the cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when you get home.

3. Have go-to items ready-to-go.
Keep breads, meats and produce on hand at all times. This will reduce “emergency” trips for missing ingredients.

Take care of home, wherever you go. Find out how Whirlpool®...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Take care of home, wherever you go.

Find out how Whirlpool® Smart Appliances with 6th Sense Live™ Technology help you monitor and manage your home from the palm of your hand.

www.whirlpool.com/smart

Make fun for dinner Here are a few simple ways to get your kids...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:31:53 -0500

Make fun for dinner

Here are a few simple ways to get your kids cooking in the kitchen. You’ll be surprised how happy they’ll be to help!

1. Different forks for different foods
From salad forks to butter knives, a wonderful way to teach your kids which utensils go with which meals is to have them set the table.

2. Helping hands are happy hands
Nothing’s more hands on than letting your little helpers measure and mix or stir and season as much as possible.

3. Crazy cuisines
Think Green Eggs and Ham! A little food coloring could make a big splash during dinnertime. Folding napkins into silly shapes is another fun way to make the dinner table more festive.

4. Tag team the menu
Before you go grocery shopping, sit down with your kids and come up with a dinner menu for the week. This will give them a chance to learn what ingredients go into their favorite dishes.

Stock up on your frozen favorites. It’s National Frozen Food...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:29:37 -0500

Stock up on your frozen favorites. It’s National Frozen Food Day!

Here are a few simple things you can do to celebrate the day of icy edibles.

1) Catch of the day
If you are in a hurry, you’re in luck. The selection of frozen seafood is seemingly endless.

2) Chillax
If there was ever a national holiday dedicated to just chilling out, it would be this one. So take this day to calm down and relax.

3) No more ice crystals on your ice cream
Whirlpool refrigerators with the AccuFresh™ dual cooling system deliver just the right humidity levels to better preserve your food and keep it tasting great.

It’s the one thing you won’t do laundry without… You’ll find...

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:14:16 -0500

It’s the one thing you won’t do laundry without…

You’ll find “it” in every home. See what people picked as their laundry “must have.”