Maytag Portable. Any good?

[hobarthero]

Hi I came across this today and it looks to be in immaculate condition. Are these units any good? I know older Maytag stuff is usually great quality but I also know they’re more known for washers and dryer’s. Let me know if this is worth picking up or not. I know many of you fine folks can guide me in the right direction.
-Shannon

 

[peteski50]

Maytag!

Definately a keeper. Those reverse rack were excellent DW's a bit on the noisy side but top performance!

 

[appnut]

That's an excellent Maytag model--Temp Boost water heating option. This was their middle of the line model.

 

[hobarthero]

Super news!

I arranged to pick it up for just $60 locally tomorrow. Very excited! I’ll keep you updated with how she works
Shannon

 

[eurekastar]

Nice!  My Dad bought my Mom one of those when her dishwasher (me!) left for college.  It was indeed loud, but it was a great performer. I never minded how loud it was because it sounded incredibly powerful!

 

[cam2s]

We had this almost exact machine growing up. Bring a friend it’s a heavy beast and as noted she’s not exactly quiet. The reverse rack configuration will take some time to get used to but once you learn it you’ll be able to really shovel it full and enjoy stellar performance in both racks!

 

[chachp]

Loved Mine...

 

<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Never had a dirty dish come out of it.  Looks like a nice one and you can't beat the price.</span>

 

[hobarthero]

Here she is!

Oh man this has been taken care of wonderfully and she looks gorgeous. The smallest little skuff marks in a couple spots. It hardly looks 1 year old, let alone almost 40. I have to get a new faucet adapter tomorrow as I haven’t owned a portable model in recent years. But I’m beyond excited to hear her run again. I’ll try to get a video of a cycle in operation as well. Any recommendations on detergent for this model that work the best with hard water? I appreciate the advice from everyone. Here’s a few pictures of it at home tonight as well.

 

[repairguy]

Congrats on your newest acquisition!

 

[jetaction]

These are my favorite dishwashers

A big fan of reverse rack Maytag dishwashers, they hold a ton and you can set things anywhere in that lower rack. I sold appliances for a very brief time while Maytag had these in production. The rep we had in training dumped an entire can of poppy seeds in the dishwasher, started the cycle, we went to lunch and when we came back the cycle was almost finished. They did this to demonstrate the filter system and there wasn't a single poppy seed in that dishwasher. I also thought the reverse rack made sense as you weren't spraying food from the plates and dishes from the lower rack up into the insides of the glassware as in the usual rack placement.

 

[appnut]

Shannon, I'm so happy for you!!! Amazing find. It's BobLoad time!!! I love the floor in the kitchen!!!!

 

[combo52]

Portable MT RR DW

This is the great thing about portable DWs , many people bought them and just never used them, so now we are finding these unused machines.

 

Hi Shannon, have you checked the condition of the belt ?, you might want to before you end up with a DW full of water you have to bail out, or worse a DW full of dirty dishes.

 

The urethane belts these used tend to harden and break just from sitting, MT cheaped out and used these belts because they did not have to use a tension idler system because it was a stretch belt. It is also a shame they did not use a rubber belt because the urethane belt made a lot of squealing and squeaking noises Etc.

 

I am sure you will have fun with this DW, keep us posted.

 

John 

 

[hobarthero]

Alternative Belts?

Are there any alternatives to the belt used in this machine that would be quieter and longer lasting. This is a WC502 by the way as I don’t think I specifically mentioned that.
Shannon

 

[hobarthero]

Rinse Aid?

Is this machine not set up for rinse aid? I am not seeing a dispenser for it. Thanks again for everyone’s help

 

[appnut]

Nope, apparently the optional RA dispenser wasn't installed.

 

[appnut]

Temp Boost

Shannon, when this button is pu8shed in, if water temperature isn't 140 degrees during the main wash, there is a thermostatic hold and timer delay until the temperature is reached. Also, during the heating delay, the little light on the control panel is off and turns back on when temperature is reached.

 

[hobarthero]

RA Dispenser

Can I find a rinse aid dispenser that I could install myself. I have no issues with doing any of that. Not sure of all the parts required though, so information on that would be helpful. I’d love if I could find an owners manual and a service manual for this machine. It seems hard to come across one so far.
Thanks,
Shannon

 

[vacerator]

Very heavy

machines too! The bottom is a thick stampped steel base for the motor and belt driven pump, etc. Fan drying too.

 

[appnut]

Service Manual

Shannon, you can obtain a copy of service manual in our online manuals section. The 1984 Maytag Service Manual to download is $7.99