Maytag Power Spray

[joe_in_philly]

Maytag v. Whirlpool Brands

I think the Maytag models have simpler/cleaner controls and slightly shorter cycles than Whirlpool branded machines. For example, the Whirlpool models have a 59 minute default normal cycle time, but the Maytag machines are displaying a 52 minute normal default cycle time.

Perhaps it is similar to how Whirlpool differentiated its Duet HT products from Kenmore HEXt branded ones. The Kenmore models has slightly longer cycle times - and consequently a bit better cleaning rating in Consumer Reports compared to the Whirlpool branded models.

Kenmore offered the "stain treat" option (which started the wash at warm and heated to hot) that could be used on several cycles, while the Whirlpool models had it built into the Heavy Duty cycle.

 

[logixx]

Bob, the 9000 Series is supposed to roll out in April: http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=13787673

I always wondered what that extra opening in the Duet's gasket was all about - I though it might be to inject steam. I wonder if WP also has this option - there is an opening in the gasket... but nothing relating to a recirc pump on searspartsdirect. This is from the 97 washer:

 

[mark_wpduet]

Specialty Cycles??

Someone please do scroll through and tell me what these are Thanks. I looked on the WP discount site....Sister works for Whirlpool, and I can get one of these for 650 to 750...But my Duet is still working perfectly fine .....LOL

 

[magic clean]

Specialty

cycles are:

*Blankets-Comforters
*Pillows
*Sheets-Linens
*Wool-Sweaters
*Kidswear
*Sportswear
*Intimates
*Business Wear

When you choose one of these cycles, there are additional selections regarding fabric composition etc.

Bob the worksurface has a rubber mat and trays for loose change, pins, and whatever odds and ends are removed from pockets before washing. The accessory is described this way in the owners manual:

"The worksurface bridges the washer and dryer, and provides a convenient working and storage area"

 

[yogitunes]

Malcolm is correct

the problem you may get with these power sprays is lint clogging the system, but at least you have a window to see the water flow diminish, and then its time to clear out the hoses and ports......

Maytag Neptunes, original 4000 series FL have this option, but with NO window, users don't realize that its not working, I found out by luck with Mother Yogi's machine one day while making it work with the door open, you could hear the pump come on but no water out of the sprinkler, the port at the top of the outter tub was clogged with lint, so once a year I make it a point to take it apart and clear out the lint......
All other Neptunes I have come across only sprinkle when filling with fresh water from the water valves, not recirculated from the tub......fortunately original Neptunes se plenty of water in their FL for maximum cleaning....but this sprinkler system seems to really help with lower water levels

 

[jerrod6]

So.. this is like WP Direct Inject only it does it thoughout the cycle?

 

[logixx]

The Direct Inject is still there. With DI, the water that flushes the dispenser is channeled through the boot directly onto the load - see video. PowerSpray seems to use a pump to recirculate wash water onto the laundry during the cycle - much like LG, Electrolux and others.

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[jerrod6]

Thanks for the vid of direct inject. I have never seen it but from the term I thought it would be a powerful jet of water being shot into the tub and through the clohtes as they tumbled. I didn't think it would only be a stream of water running in.

 

[appnut]

What's the big deal

This looks no different than my Frigidaire flushing the dispenser at the beginning of the wash cycle.

 

[mark_wpduet]

I know!!!

Appnut.

My Duet does the same thing......All it is is the water pushing the detergent out of the dispenser through the boot.....But that's there the water comes from anyway to fill the tub. I don't see the big deal at all...I will say that the pressure of the spray coming out of my Duet is stronger than the one in this video.

 

[pierreandreply4]

i know my duet is the same as well

i know my duet is the same as wel here is a vid of my duet staring its wash action that i took with my camera

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[combo52]

RECIRCULATING WASH SYSTEM

This type of water system should have few problems with clogging if and this is a big IF the washer is used properly. Lint will only start to adhere to parts of a plumbing system if a mineral buildup or other gooey build is occurring because of bad washing practices. Such as too little detergent, washing in cold water [ below 75 degrees ] using fabric softener and then not washing it out of the clothes and machine the next time around and of course the lack of LCB doesn't help. All washing machines ever made have had the potential for clogging problems if misused. As to Maytag versions having shorter cycles than the WP versions, WP is just continuing the Maytag legacy of poorer performance that you always got with MT washers. LOL..

 

[pierreandreply4]

me i tend to wash in cold water but i never had probelms with this the wash temps i use the most are warm water normal load (hot when shirts are stain*)and hot water for bedsheets colors and handwashable i use cold water

 

[appnut]

Specialty Cycles

Mark, the cycles are:

Blankets/Comforters - Cotton Blankets
Blankets/Comforters - Synthetic Blankets
Blankets/Comforters - Comforter
Pillors - Feather
Pillors - Fiberfill
Pillors - Decorative
Sheets/Linens - Cotton
Sheets/Linens - Synthetic
Woll Sweaters
Kidswear
Sportswear - Cotton
Sportswear - Performance
Intimates
Business Wear

 

[appnut]

Maytag poor cleaning performance legacy

John,

I'm willing to bet you yes the default times for comparable cycles are probably less on the Maytag. However, the MT has soil levels of light, normal, heavy, and extra heavy vs. WP's light, normal, heavy. I"m willing to bet you you can end up with the same cycle time lengths with button pushing on the MT with going the next higher soil level than comparable WP. But average consumer wouldn't know that. As Joe pointing out the Duet vs. Kenmore HexT time differences. I'm willing to bet you the same relationship exists between the current Kenmore Elites vs. comparable LG machine. It's just like consumer reports testing dishwashers using the normal cycle all across the brands being tested, but because cycle sequences and water temp targets are different for each brand using the same normal labeled cycle without options, the cleaning results vary. It's probably also very true with washers now days.

 

[mark_wpduet]

Oh......That's a LOT of specialty cycles.........I wonder what each of them do differently and I'll bet some use more water than others.....Especially the pillows cycle. I want one of these Maytags!....But My Duet is still working perfectly fine and right at six years old.

 

[appnut]

I wonder what each of them do differently

I wonder that too, but these aren't "shown" in the cycle charts as to what is default and optional and type of tumbling and spin patterns. Disappointed about that. And I feel the same way, but my Fridgemore is working just fine too. Also, the 9000 isn't supposed to be available, and I think initially only at Sears, until April.