What is the Active Wear cycle used for?
The Active Wear cycle is intended for loads that match that fabric or soil description.
The washer combines sensing, washing, rinsing and spinning according to the selected cycle and options.
Choose another cycle for: Items that require a gentler, bulkier or more intensive specialized cycle.
What this means for your load
The official model documentation identifies this cycle but does not provide a dependable single duration.
Why the time may change: Load size, balance, water temperature and optional rinses can change the time.
Check the full Whirlpool WTW5105HC cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
When will it finish?
Use the appliance display for the current estimate. Load conditions, sensing, temperature and selected options can move the finish time.
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
Planning the Active Wear cycle on the WTW5105HC
Active Wear is a model-specific washer program, so its controls and options should be checked against the exact appliance documentation.
On the Whirlpool WTW5105HC, watch for load size, water temperature, suds control and balance corrections. Leave room for items to move and treat the panel estimate as the best live prediction.
The planning range on this page is 0.1–1.5 kWh; use the ZIP or bill-rate calculator for a local cost estimate. The exact-model reference is linked from whirlpool.com, while estimates are labeled separately.
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How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Whirlpool WTW5105HC washer cycle guide. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.