What is the Bulky Items cycle used for?
This cycle is designed for large items that absorb water unevenly and need a different fill and motion pattern.
The washer uses settings intended to wet bulky material and may pause or redistribute the load before spinning.
Choose another cycle for: Several bulky pieces packed together or items that exceed the washer's capacity.
What this means for your load
The documentation lists 60 minutes for this program under its stated conditions.
Why the time may change: Water absorption and repeated balance attempts can make this cycle vary substantially.
Check the full Whirlpool WTW6157PW cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
Estimated 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.
How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Whirlpool WTW6157PW 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.