Maytag Dependable Care

[launderess]

Assembled In....

Means just that, the product/applinace was only put together in whatever country (USA, Canada......), parts can come from any place. Sometimes one does see "assembled in USA with parts from......)

The last bit is important because of various treaties including NAFTA countries can charge duties on items imported/shipped to their shores. For instance if you wanted to ship a Miele washer from the United States to Canada, you must declare the unit was made in Germany, NOT the United States. Same if you wanted to ship say Persil up north. It will be up to customs to decide if any fees will be charged.

L.

 

[gadgetgary]

Another question....

What exactly does the Permanent Press cycle do for wash/spin speeds? It is my understanding that the first spin is slow with an extended spray rinse(even with the Fast spin selected).

 

[westytoploader]

YAY!

Gary, congratulations on the new DC Maytag! They are definitely the best-made residential machine you can buy today; everything else doesn't even have a hint of quality. Built like tanks, in my opinion, and probably the best when it comes to handling unbalanced loads as well. Don't you just LOVE that solid porcelain top?

I've seen different variations on that "Assembled in _____, parts made in _____". My DD Kenmore said "Parts made in USA", but "Assembled in Mexico". Go figure.

 

[westytoploader]

Oops...didn't see your question when I posted. On my '03 Dependable Care (which is lower-end with 4 water levels, no extra rinse, and no separate wash/spin speed selector dial; the cycle on yours might be different), the Permanent Press cycle has the same fast wash/spin speeds as the Normal cycle (I'm assuming on yours, it will operate at whatever speeds are selected on the dial), but the cycle progression is different. Instead of a short spray rinse during the wash spin, it does a constant spray rinse shortly after the tub has finished draining (similar to what the 1-18 does), and then it brakes for the rinse (labeled "Cooldown" on the timer, oddly enough). The rinse and final spin speeds are the same. I can't remember though, for the life of me, if there's a spray rinse in the final spin...but I'm pretty sure there is, though.

 

[oxydolfan1]

I looked at a Maytag "Legacy" machine at Home Depot the other night.

You Dependable Care owners would CRY at the quality if you saw them.

Incidentally, are the free trade agreements why Inglis washers are now appearing, relatively inexpensively, at my local Best Buy?

 

[gadgetgary]

Quality

Back in April is when I opened up that Norgetag and had a chance to 'play' with it before going to the crusher(belonged to a neighbor and she was trashing it after only 3 yrs of use because it sounded like a freight train in the spin cycle).

Yes Austin, I just love the sound of the Maytag(so quiet compared to the older Fridigaire that I once had, and much quieter than the GE FilterFlo). I am simply amazed at the sound level during the wash and spin periods. No shaking like in the Filter Flo.

Now a question to all you washer gurus:

Is there a special time to use the FL as opposed to the TL for certain fabrics? I understand that the FL uses much less water and extracts more water during the spin period. But tell me what you would wash in either machine and why.....

Thanks for your input in advance.

Gary

 

[gadgetgary]

Here is the control panel

Nothing like the one on the solid Dependable Care....

Yes, this was the LEGACY series......YUK....trashed after only 3 yrs....What a shame!

 

[volvoguy87]

Maytag Legacy Series Junk!

I am renting a house in Savannah, GA and the landlord supplied a Maytag Legacy Series washer & dryer just like those pictured above. He thought he was getting machines of high quality that would require little of his attension. WRONG! If it breaks, it's my responsibility to get it repaired. Although both machines are functioning now, I would like to know how much time I may have before the washer goes suicidal. They are at least a year old. The washer makes occational squeaking noises while agitating, particularly with a Bob Load. (Full machine, not an overloaded machine). It runs a cycle fine and makes no unnecessary noise during spin. What are the more common ways in which this design of washer fails? For whatever it's worth, the load size switch seems to be poorly made and impercise. You really have to crank it over HARD to get it to reset. Center Dials, these ain't!

Thanks a bunch,
Dave

 

[gadgetgary]

Spin speeds

I was wondering what the spin speed was in the DC TL? And is it worth the effort to transfer the laundry from the TL to the FL to extract more water before putting the laundry in the dryer? Would the extra spin in the FL shorten the drying time?

 

[appnut]

Gary, the TL spin speed is about 620 to 640 rpms. The Neppy has max extract spin speed of 800 or 850 rpms. It will shorten dryer time for sure, ever little bit helps. I've seen a noticeable difference in dryer times since I started using my Fridgemore. Bob

 

[scott55405]

Bob, you got a Fridgemore? How do you like it so far? I know this is something you've wanted for some time. Did the Kenmore give up the ghost?

 

[appnut]

Scott, see Delux forum Thread #8752-New to me, my daily driver

 

[scott55405]

I did now; that's wonderful Bob! I'm glad you're enjoying it.

 

[mixfinder]

Top vs Front

A top loader costs less to buy, less to service and typically lasts longer. A front loader is less expensive to run. A top loader will run with any old cheap soap and a front loader operates more efficiently with an HE detergent. You can overload a front loader without harming the transmission. A top loader cleans better, ie farmer overalls, mechanic uniforms etc. You can soak laundry in a top loader. Front loaders use less water. Top loaders have less load leveling issues. Front loaders spin faster. Top loaders spin more quietly. Front loaders are gentler with delicate clothing. I have never heard of a top loading machine with a mold issue.
Given the choice, I am a TL kind of guy.
Kelly

 

[westytoploader]

618 RPM on "Normal" to be exact...it's quite interesting that Maytag had that speed early on, even with the AMP models!

 

[gadgetgary]

Interesting facts

Rule of thumb on load size.....

 

[toggleswitch]

Kelly you are so right!

Gary, I am surprised that the DC TL instruction manual does not seem to indicate "default" speeds as Chuck (cehalstead) referenced in his above post.

Well GG, sounds like you are happy with it!

 

[hoover1060]

Magical and Musical!

YAYYYYYY!
I am finally catching up on posts after a busy weekend, and I am thrilled to know you love that Maytag and that it SOUNDS like a Maytag. I love the sound of my A608!
I was out at Fred Nelson's for dinner last night, we talked about the DC machines and how they are really the LAST Maytags.
My mom's had her DC machine fro 10 years now, no problems or repairs, just likes to "walk" occasionally when it spins because she underloads with clothes and uses too much water.
Enjoy your new machine!
Jeff

 

[mixfinder]

Now, the juicy part!

Gary,
Did you know, that with the lid switch bypassed, the agitation set for slow and the wash time set for 10 minutes, you can something other than cheap fabric softener to the cup lie back and be carried away to a place where not only visions of the repairman, but stars, dance before your eyes.
We have ways of making you happy, old man!
Kelly

 

[richm]

congrats Gary!

I have the same machines as you! My Neptune is exact same model, but my TL also has a double wash and soak cycles. Love them both!

RichM