Brand New Maytag MTW5600TQ

[runematic]

Here are a couple of pix of the brand new Maytag DD washer.

 

[user 12105]

I don't think it's that bad. A white porcelain tub and a straight vane agi would have been much better.

Hopefully this is only a transition model and WP really will make Maytag a premium brand again.

 

[runematic]

Here is another control panel shot. What does that say in the lower right corner? Does it say what I think it says?

 

[runematic]

Oh my.

 

[runematic]

All-in-all, I'm glad it's not the magicnorgetag washer. I like the center dial, but I think the knobage (is that a word?) could be a little better. I like the Kenmore-style Elite top on the cabinet. This model has the grey spreckle tub.

 

[gadgetgary]

Thanks for those wonderful pics....

Now can you open up and show us the all important interior shot???

 

[maytagbear]

Gah!

It's a Whirltag!

If I weren't getting over bronchitis, I would be sick.

Freaking sacrilege that they call it "Dependable Care!"

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[toggleswitch]

ball hinge = bye-bye?

 

[gansky1]

Awwwwwww...

I was hoping for buttons flanking the center dial...

A bit of a let-down all in all.

 

[runematic]

Yep. No more balls. It's the typical WP lid hinge. Here is an interior shot. Pardon the color. My camera took a header off my desk last week and now it is taking some downright crappy pictures.

 

[runematic]

Here is an angle shot. Now that I look at it, it kinda reminds me of the old WP dryer that Veg has posted in the imperial forum.

 

[peterh770]

Horrible styling!

 

[gadgetgary]

Thanks

What a different interior for Maytag.......Dependable Care? I think not!

 

[toggleswitch]

~Yep. No more balls.

Uh, I'd say they have plenty of those to do this to that name-brand.

Sad, so sad that this is supposed to pass as a Maytag.

 

[maytagbear]

Again...

I am close to heartbroken, and that is a word I don't use often, or lightly.

The only thing that is "Maytag" on that machine is the name. Just another Whirlpool to me.
(and no offence to anyone connected to Whirlpool Co.)

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[repair-man]

As I mentioned in another thread my first impression was that the panel was a little too plain.

But remember, the top two models (MTW5800 & MTW5900) are said to have "premium" knob and consoles. It specifically states "premium knob" not "premium knobs". Are buttons too much to hope for ?

Ed

 

[westytoploader]

Thanks for posting the pictures. Interesting design to say the least, but I'm thankful they aren't those horrid Norgetags. The "Dependable Care" moniker came as a bit of a surprise. Does this mean that the REAL Dependable Cares will soon be phased out, if they haven't been already?

I wonder if perhaps the more high-end models will be different style-wise. The control panel has an asymmetrical look to it with the knobs on one side, but I have a feeling it was done on purpose, so it wouldn't look like an 80's center-dial Kenmore.

I'm interested in seeing the other models. If one in the lineup ends up having buttons, it might follow me home from Lowe's...

--Austin

 

[arrrooohhh]

Hmmm.

I dont mind the look from the outside. Almost retro looking.

But I am so dissappointed with the agitator! Surely Whirlpool/Kenmore have enough different agitators in the parts bin to come up with something a bit different.

Plus the DD machines are so hard on clothes.

 

[vintagesearch]

How strange looking, i dont like this specific model at all maybe maytag shouldve stuck with there previous design. Its a whirltag, waytag, mirlpool! LOL hideous freak! LOL

 

[gansky1]

I wonder if the TOL models will have white porcelain baskets?

I do like the new liquid bleach cup - WP has been using this for a little while now, it makes more sense - easier to pour into without sloshing it all over the corner...

 

[DADoES]

Kinda interesting. But I have to say the console looks off-balance. Some text or a graphic on the right side would fill in the space.

 

[gansky1]

Off balance controls...

How about a nice Dispens-o-Tag system to balance it out? Detergent, bleach, softener, pre-soak/additives - perfect!

If Whirlpool can build a refrigerator with an ice bucket in the door, they can do this!

 

[johnb300m]

the center dial layout looks pretty classy. You should see it in person, it is nice.
The dial and knobs though, when you play with them, feel like crap. I don't know where WP got them, but quality and smoothness are NOT adjectives to describe them.
The rest of the machine is nice.

Hopefully, these are just "transition" models.

 

[johnb300m]

the center dial layout looks pretty classy. You should see it in person, it is nice.
The dial and knobs though, when you play with them, feel like crap. I don't know where WP got them, but quality and smoothness are NOT adjectives to describe them.
The rest of the machine is nice.

Hopefully, these are just "transition" models.

 

[johnb300m]

the center dial layout looks pretty classy. You should see it in person, it is nice.
The dial and knobs though, when you play with them, feel like crap. I don't know where WP got them, but quality and smoothness are NOT adjectives to describe them.
The rest of the machine is nice.

Hopefully, these are just "transition" models.

 

[llmaytag]

Ugh!

That looks just like the WP I just bought which I am not happy with. This weekend I'm definitely finding the LAV3600 somewhere and buying it. I think it's horrible that they are putting "Dependable Care" on that thing!

 

[toggleswitch]

OK in this world made for righties, wouldn't the knobs have made more sense on the right side of the center-dial, if one had to choose a side?

 

[toggleswitch]

Does that temp. knob say

Cold
Cool
Warm
Hot?

How does this get accomplished? is it a re-hash of 60s and earlier water temp controls with four settings/options?

 

[gadgetgary]

This weekend I'm definitely finding the LAV3600 somewher

Leonard,

Run, don't walk!

Do not pass go......Do not collect $200.

 

[alr2903]

I think im in shock. Guess we knew it was coming. Runematic thanks for posting the pics.