It came with the new house so....

[norgeway]

AMEN to that!

I would not trade a vintage DW or any other appliance for ANY new one...I don't have 3 hours to wash dishes, my 30 year old Kitchen Aid is done in 45 minutes!

 

[askolover]

My 97 DWC7602 Maytag does that too.  It's startled my cats a few times when the steam starts coming out.

 

[Chetlaham]

"hated"...

I think what made customers dislike these was simply not knowing how to use them. I've been in homes of friends who have these (which were very popular in my old state because the area had a Maytag dealer) and it seemed like everyone loaded them with cups in the top rack, plates somehow crammed in the bottom. To someone who never used on of these, it would be easy to goof and load them much like they've been accustomed to. Personally, all dishwashers outside of the RR have it backwards. I find bowls tend to be more soiled then dishes, and like having to reach short silverware without bending down. But to each his own.

 

[chachp]

Divided as always!

 

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">I think this group will be divided on this topic until the end of time.  The division seems to be around those who use them and those who have had to repair them.  I haven't had to do many repairs yet, so we'll see how that goes.  I like the concept of the power module but I haven't had to change one out yet.  I will always be partial to the older style Kitchen Aid one arm wonders but if I want help with the dishes on a daily basis I need a daily driver with multi level-washing.</span>

 

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">I've only had mine a few months and so far I really like it.  Now that I am learning it's limits and how best to get the Bob Load certification I am finding I like it.  But there is a lot to be said for those who have the traditional rack style ingrained in their heads.  For example, my other half.  If there are already dishes in there he will follow that example but if it's empty I can guarantee you the cups and glasses will be on top and he will be calling across the house for help because the plates won't "fit."</span>

 

<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">I like mine so much I am on the lookout for a WU900 series machine.  I think that's the right model.  I want one with all buttons and the rapid advance timer.  I like the look of those machines and I'd love to find one in decent shape or one that needs minor repairs.  We are about to put the house on the market so I have been toying with the idea of leaving the Maytag here.  I don't want to leave one of my Kitchen Aid machines.  However, as I use it more and like it more I may just by some Piece of Crap at a big box store and put that in before we go.   We'll see.  Most likely the new owner will rip it out because, it's not stainless, or it's too loud, or it's too old, or it doesn't match the other appliances.  You know, one of the million stupid reasons we read on Craigslist every day.</span>