vocabulary:
  name: Whirlpool Vocabulary
  description: >-
    Domain vocabulary for Whirlpool Corporation covering connected appliances,
    smart home integrations, appliance state management, IoT connectivity,
    and the Whirlpool brand portfolio.
  version: '1.0'
  created: '2026-05-03'
  modified: '2026-05-03'
  tags:
    - Appliances
    - Smart Home
    - IoT
    - Connected Devices
    - Fortune 500

  terms:

    - term: Whirlpool Corporation
      definition: >-
        The world's only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry
        appliances, headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with approximately
        $16 billion in annual net sales and 41,000 employees globally.
      tags:
        - Corporate

    - term: Connected Appliance
      definition: >-
        A Whirlpool smart appliance with Wi-Fi connectivity that can be
        monitored and controlled remotely via the Whirlpool mobile app,
        voice assistants, or API integrations.
      tags:
        - IoT

    - term: 6th Sense Technology
      definition: >-
        Whirlpool's proprietary sensor technology that allows appliances to
        automatically adjust cycles based on load size, soil level, and other
        real-time conditions for optimal performance and efficiency.
      tags:
        - Technology

    - term: Machine State
      definition: >-
        The current operational status of a connected appliance: Standby,
        Running, Paused, Delay, Complete, or Error.
      tags:
        - Appliance State

    - term: Wrinkle Shield
      definition: >-
        A Whirlpool dryer feature that tumbles clothes periodically after the
        drying cycle completes to prevent wrinkles if clothes are not removed
        immediately.
      tags:
        - Dryer Feature

    - term: Wash and Go Tank
      definition: >-
        An automatic detergent dispensing system in select Whirlpool washers
        that holds multiple loads' worth of detergent and dispenses the correct
        amount automatically based on cycle settings.
      tags:
        - Washer Feature

    - term: Amazon Dash Replenishment
      definition: >-
        An Amazon IoT service integrated with Whirlpool washers to automatically
        reorder laundry supplies (detergent, dryer sheets) when running low,
        based on usage tracking from the appliance.
      tags:
        - Integration

    - term: Matter Protocol
      definition: >-
        An open smart home connectivity standard supported by Whirlpool appliances
        that enables interoperability across smart home ecosystems from Apple,
        Amazon, Google, and Samsung.
      tags:
        - Connectivity Standard

    - term: KitchenAid
      definition: >-
        A premium Whirlpool Corporation brand known for stand mixers, kitchen
        appliances, and professional-grade cooking equipment. Acquired by
        Whirlpool in 1986.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: Maytag
      definition: >-
        A Whirlpool Corporation brand known for dependable, high-capacity
        washers, dryers, and kitchen appliances. Acquired by Whirlpool in 2006.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: JennAir
      definition: >-
        A luxury Whirlpool Corporation brand offering premium kitchen appliances
        including built-in refrigerators, ranges, and dishwashers for
        high-end home design.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: Amana
      definition: >-
        A value-oriented Whirlpool Corporation brand offering dependable
        refrigerators, washers, dryers, and room air conditioners at accessible
        price points.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: Brastemp
      definition: >-
        A leading Whirlpool Corporation brand in Brazil offering kitchen and
        laundry appliances designed for the South American market.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: Consul
      definition: >-
        A Whirlpool Corporation brand popular in Brazil offering a broad range
        of home appliances at accessible price points for Brazilian consumers.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: InSinkErator
      definition: >-
        A Whirlpool Corporation brand manufacturing food waste disposers and
        instant hot water dispensers, acquired as part of Emerson Electric's
        InSinkErator division.
      tags:
        - Brand

    - term: Whirlpool App
      definition: >-
        The official mobile application for iOS and Android that allows users
        to register, monitor, and control Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and
        Consul connected smart appliances remotely.
      tags:
        - Software

    - term: Amazon Alexa Integration
      definition: >-
        Voice control integration enabling users to start/pause laundry cycles,
        adjust oven temperature, check cycle status, and manage refrigerator
        settings through Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.
      tags:
        - Integration

    - term: WHR Cloud
      definition: >-
        The Whirlpool cloud platform (api.whrcloud.com) used by connected
        appliances to communicate state, receive commands, and enable remote
        control via the Whirlpool mobile app and third-party integrations.
      tags:
        - Platform

    - term: Cycle Type
      definition: >-
        A predefined set of wash or dry parameters optimized for specific fabric
        types or soil levels (e.g., Normal, Delicate, HeavyDuty, BulkyItems).
      tags:
        - Appliance Settings

    - term: Cloud Push
      definition: >-
        The IoT communication pattern used by Whirlpool connected appliances
        where the appliance proactively sends state updates to the cloud, rather
        than waiting to be polled.
      tags:
        - Connectivity