Dishwashers

Maytag MDB7609AW[W]

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$429.40 - $519.74

Summary: This Maytag dishwasher
• Has a soil sensor.
• Flatware basket has lid with individual slots.
• No controls are hidden.
• Has a stainless steel tub.

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About - Maytag MDB7609AW[W]
The MDB7609AW[W] is part of the dishwasher test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher models like the MDB7609AW[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Washing: This was tested using our standard, very dirty, full load. Because we switched to an enzyme-based detergent for our tests, Ratings for models that appear here and in archived reports may differ. Energy use: This is for a normal cycle. The largest portion is needed for heating water, both at the water heater and in the machine. Noise: This was judged during fill, wash, and drain, mainly by a listening panel.

About - Maytag MDB7609AW[W]

The MDB7609AW[W] is part of the dishwasher test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dishwasher models like the MDB7609AW[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Washing:: This was tested using our standard, very dirty, full load. Because we switched to an enzyme-based detergent for our tests, Ratings for models that appear here and in archived reports may differ.
Energy use:: This is for a normal cycle. The largest portion is needed for heating water, both at the water heater and in the machine.
Noise:: This was judged during fill, wash, and drain, mainly by a listening panel.

About This Brand
A Whirlpool-owned brand, Maytag introduced a steam model in 2008 and will introduce a dishwasher-drawer model later this year. The company positions its products as durable, but its dishwashers have been relatively repair prone, according to our Annual Product Reliability Survey. Prices range from $300 to $900.
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About This Brand

A Whirlpool-owned brand, Maytag introduced a steam model in 2008 and will introduce a dishwasher-drawer model later this year. The company positions its products as durable, but its dishwashers have been relatively repair prone, according to our Annual Product Reliability Survey. Prices range from $300 to $900.

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Features & Specs - Maytag MDB7609AW[W]
Sensor A sensor adjusts water usage and cycle time to the amount of soil on the dishes. This should make a dishwasher use water more efficiently, but we found that wasn't always the case. Moreover, a sensor can increase a machine's running time. Sensor	Yes
Self-cleaning filter A filter that cleans itself is convenient, but it can contribute to noise. Note that it's often the costly foreign brands that lack self-cleaning filters and require periodic manual cleaning of the filter. Self-cleaning filter	Yes
Stainless-steel tub Unlike a plastic tub, a stainless-steel one won't discolor, but it does increase the cost of a dishwasher by about $100. Stainless-steel tub	Yes
Hidden controls Controls along the top edge of the door contribute to a sleeker look. Some models hide all controls; others hide only some controls. Hidden controls	No
Ample flatware slots Flatware baskets with lids provide individual slots for most of the utensils in our silverware load. Such lids prevent "nesting" and thus improve flatware cleaning. It is more time-consuming to load the cutlery into individual slots, though, so you can remove the lids if you prefer. Ample flatware slots	Yes
Adjustable upper rack Most models hold cups and glasses on the top rack, plates on the lower rack, and silverware in a basket. The ability to adjust the upper rack up or down an inch or so allows for more flexibility in loading items such as tall glasses. Adjustable upper rack	No
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless-steel is stylish, but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging. Stainless/SS-look option	No
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Quiet and cleans great

By Greg in Houston from Houston, TX on 12/21/2009

Pros:

Cleans Well, Easy To Load, Quiet, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Delicate Items, Larger Kitchens

Describe Yourself:

Avid Cook

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This dishwasher cleans VERY well - we have never had to send something through twice, and I don't rinse very thoroughly. It's also very quiet - so much so we don't need to use the delay start feature. Installed it myself (replacing a Whirlpool) and that was a snap, too. We waited a while before writing this - we've had it about a year - and have had no problems with it whatsoever.

It also holds a lot of dishes, and we really like the flatware holder that keeps each individual eating utensil upright and separate from the others.

The super-clean cycle is a little long at two hours, but that's a small price to pay for crystal clear, dry dishes.

We don't put pots or pans in the dishwasher, so no comments there.

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Great Dishwasher

By Barb from Clinton corners N.Y. on 10/15/2009

Pros:

A little hard to get into, Cleans Well, Quiet, Simple Controls

Cons:

Long Cycle

Best Uses:

Delicate Items, General Purpose, Pots and Pans

Describe Yourself:

Casual Cook

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Just put this dishwasher in almost a month ago It cleans great. The only thing I find wrong is It's hard to open.

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