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[logixx]

Came accross these pictures. Looks as if Whirlpool wants to make their Maytag line look beefier by adding some stainless design elements. The Pots & Pans cycle is called Power Blast. And, yes, it still has a four-blade disposer in it.

(c) access.whirlpool.com/wdl‎

http://insideadvantage.com/catalog/...-Default_290X290_HO.jpg&productId=6702&spec=n

 

[appnut]

this uses 12 gallons+ for the Pots & Pans cycle. Looks like the wash arm for the upper rack is metal and the 3rd wash level for over the top rack is a little spray arm, far more than the typical little "disk" rotating. A new TOL model, higher than their current TOL on their web site.

 

[maytagbear]

Spray holes..........

are almost the right size for high pressure washing!

Thank you for posting!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[ovrphil]

No window views

...speaking of the models that were once commonly working in stores -where would you see see/try this machine out? I'm speaking of ghosts now. Where are those windowed demo models? 30 day Quiet guarantee...and hope the months/years after are positive news for this model.

 

[appnut]

In some ways, that bottom wash arm reminds me of what was used on the original PotScrubbers (don't say it Sandy, not all of us had horrible GE experiences). I just realized the wash arm undder the top rack is fed from the top (like on the original multi-level wash KitchenAids).

 

[Chetlaham]

Will this design be available in the States?

 

[appnut]

Yes, it's for the U.S. market. We're the market that really doesn't want filters but we're forced to have them and this is one of the last products produced here that doesn't have filters.

 

[Chetlaham]

Thanks

Its great to hear that. I might actually get this version of the machine.

One more question, does this use a point voyager wash system or the dreaded resource saver? I would guess point voyager if it has a chopper, but the mechanism looks different.

 

[ovrphil]

In production ?

Any info on availability (present or future?)

 

[murando531]

I hope I'm wrong on this...

...but from the looks of it, it could be a Resource-Saver system. At least that's what the pump assembly under the sump grate is. That round 'barrel' type thing on the bottom right is what the filter sits into on the WP/Kenmore/Kitchenaid models, and the left is the drain pump. The now wimpy main pump is hidden. As far as the other components, looking at the narrow feed tube that supplies the mid and top wash arms is identical to the RSavers, along with the top "spinner" being more arm-like. The same goes for the connection where the middle wash arm docks at the back, and even the connection of the lower arm as well (you can see the corner of what looks like the square bolt found on the new Whirlpools). As far as the rest, it's hard to say. There is clearly no obvious way of getting down and pulling a filter out, seeing as the lower arm still has a shield around it like the self-cleaning filters use, but then again maybe (and hopefully) it still uses the mechanics of the Point Voyager like the rest of Maytag's line now, and the picture is just a photoshop hiccup. I will say though that I like the stainless arms, although I've always loved the styling of the middle arm from the PowerClean and Point Voyagers. When something isn't broken, there's no need to fix it.

 

[volsboy1]

This is a cool dishwasher and will be on my list to get.Maytag sells a ton of these dishwashers and they have good ratings compared

to others.Kitchenaid used to have the image of no pre-wash and grind anything until they went to that filter system with a 50 watt

15mins on and 10 mins off pump.I think that Whirlpool is pushing Maytag to the mid-tier between Whirlpool and Kitchenaid/Jenn-air.

Most of the folks the buy Maytag do so because it has a grinder in it. I don't think Whirlpool would want to fix something that

is not broken and is selling so well.I love the stainless steel arms on it and they are finally going to a top feed wash arm for the

upper wash.It does not look like a filter machine they might have redesigned the wash system but kept the grinder part

they do have grinder pumps that they used for there drawer-dishwashers.I have one they have a blade on top of a grate and below it and the hammers swing.That was a main feature that folks wanted to load a dishwasher and not worry about the filters and now

with steel wash arms and everything it makes it a lot more attractive and more robust wash system.I like it it looks like something you would see from the 70s...

 

[logixx]

Here's a picture of the pump and the chopper.

(c)access.whirlpool.com/wdl‎

 

[whitetub]

I counted approximately 22 spray holes. I remember when Maytag dishwashers used to have 57 or more spray holes. The good old reverse rack machines. The most spray jets on the market.

It looks good, I love the stainless steel arms, although the one under the upper rack looks a little too short. It could use an extra inch or two.

 

[Chetlaham]

That pump looks like a resource saver unless they redesigned the old pump.

Anyone know of the power?

 

[logixx]

Well, it still says in the description "Most Powerful Motor on the Market".

 

[logixx]

In comparison, I posted a picture of KitchenAid's wash system here:

www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREADM.cgi?51141

 

[volsboy1]

That is not the same Askoll pump that they used in all the other dishwashers.The motor has a start cap which non of the new

resource saver dishwashers use.The motors I have seen in Maytag's when Whirlpool bought them have all been 1/5H.P. motors  and it still looks

like it from the outside because of the stator size.It looks like it will be alot more efficient pump compared to the other type of set up.

 

[jkbff]

I wonder if I can trade mine in ;-)

I love that stainless flatware basket and I love the Maytag handle on the top rack. I like that it has physical buttons with a time display compared to mine being touch pads and no time display.

That towel bar looks nice too.. I think thats the one thing I don't like on my new Maytag.

From our inside sales information on the little bits we get to here, Whirlpool is really pushing to make Maytag a Top Quality brand again.

 

[mark_wpduet]

My 9 year old Whirlpool is still chugging along

but it makes ODD noises the past year so I'm wondering if it's dying. It still washes well so I won't replace it until it dies. But it will be replaced with either a WP or Maytag (even though they are the same).....I LOVE the looks of this. I bet the price is high though. But it looks worth it if it is.