Maytag reverse rack dishwasher

[retropia]

I always have a hard time guessing the age of these things, but I'm guessing this is newer than 1985. It is model EWU1005, and located in -- of all the crazy places for a Maytag -- Iowa! The seller is asking $50 and says about it: "Like new condition. Used very little. Works perfect."

What can anyone tell me about it? Thanks!

 

[retropia]

Reverse racks

I asked the seller about the condition of the racks. She responded: "Very little rust. We have a water softener run through hot & cold water."

What I'd like to know:

-Is this a belt drive model?
-Would it make a reliable daily driver?
-Does it have a top-down sprinkler or spray arm?

 

[retropia]

More inside

Would this have a heated water feature?

Does the heated dry have a blower fan to help the process?

 

[qsd-dan]

WOW, I have never seen one of these models. Talk about TOL!!

A couple of years ago, I decoded a reverse rack serial # to the mid year of 1991, so they were available until at least mid 1991.

These higher end models not only preheat the water, but they also maintain the temperature throughout the cycles!

 

[retropia]

Heated water

Keeping the water hot throughout the wash would be a nice feature to have, considering some of today's dishwasher detergents.

 

[retropia]

Serial number

The one photo was high-resolution enough that I was able to almost read the serial number, but not quite. I tried using the sharpen filter and adjusting the brightness and contrast, but still can't really read it. They make it look so easy on tv shows like CSI.

 

[a440]

Very nice and rare!

-Is this a belt drive model?

No. Direct drive.

-Would it make a reliable daily driver?

Yes if you can get used to the loading. Very good cleaning with very strong wash pump!

-Does it have a top-down sprinkler or spray arm?

Yes.

It also does heat the water in the main wash, and if my memory serves me correct it has a Sani cycle.

This is a very good dishwasher. You don't see this model very often.

What are they asking for it?

Brent

 

[retropia]

They are asking $50. I've sent an email to the seller that I'm interested in it. We'll see if we can work out the details.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[a440]

I would ask if they would take $35 then up to $40.
These racks are around. I have several sets in very good condition if you would need them.
The racks in this dishwasher look quite nice.
Oh, and I also think this has the blower for the dry cycle. The heating element provides the heat and the blower gets the moisture out. Very good design.
Let us know what you decide to do. I think it is worth the haggle on the price.
Brent

 

[rp2813]

I probably wouldn't have been so quick to run our Motley Maytag out of the kitchen if it looked like that one! And the reverse rack is a fun quirk as long as you keep helpful but albeit unenlightened guests from loading it.

I'm betting this one would be quieter than the plastic tub model we had, and I think I spot the forced air fan inlet back there in the right rear corner. I'd wager this machine would be an excellent performer, and it's a rare one. Fun!

Is that off-colored plastisol touch-up on those cross members, tine bottoms and on some tips? If so, I would try to get it for less than $50.

 

[appnut]

This would be a fantastic dishwasher to get. Kinda rare, I doubt Maytag sold very many of these. Full-size spray arm on top of the tank, fan-assisted drying, not a belt-drive pump, probably a little quieter than the typical belt-drive design, but probably not as quiet as Ralph hopes it would be.

 

[maytagbear]

Grab it!

My first (and so far, best) dishwasher was a reverse rack Maytag. Ours lasted 20 years, with only two repairs, one fairly major (timer,) and one fairly minor (upper rack support.)

This would be a fun machine, and a good machine.

Grab it if you can!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[jakeseacrest]

Does anyone have any use and care manuals for the reverse racks that they could share?

 

[jakeseacrest]

Or catalogs?

 

[retropia]

Ok, I've indicated to the seller I'd like to buy it. If everything works out, I should be picking it up sometime in late June.

I asked if she still has the owner's manual; she said she would look for it. She's the original owner. If I get the manual, I'll scan it and post copies here.

Thanks again, all, for the information and advice.

 

[mark_wpduet]

I can honestly say that I have never owned or seen a dishwasher with a blower fan on it. Growing up, we had the portable GE from the late 70s (ish). My grandma had a Whirpool from 1984 (ish) (still working today with no repairs that I know of) Her house is now rented out by my father so It could have died and I don't know about it, and several other places I've lived that had dishwashers, none had a fan on it. I think that would really help in drying quickly. A shame not many have this feature now. Let us know how you like it and send lots of pics

 

[rp2813]

I'm getting superior drying results from my current machine ('85 Thermador) that has no fan, which per WKU allows for "humidity free" drying. Every machine I've owned or used that had a fan still never got the cup bottoms dry in the top rack. Meanwhile, I haven't had to keep a dish towel handy while unloading since the Thermador was installed back around the first of the year.

 

[combo52]

MT REVERSE RACK DISHWASHER

Hi Doug this is the newer version by a year or so of the Jennair DW we talked about the other day. It should be some what quieter than the belt drive machine. The major possible weak area is the computer control when this goes you have a major problem on your hands if you want to fix it. The Jennair still has a regular timer. Drying was never great in MT reverse rack machines you will probably end up having to use heated dry or remembering to leave the door open over night, one problem they always had was the silver ware basket being on the top rack would end holding water and sprinkle the dry dishes bottom rack when the top rack was pulled out to unload. But over all it should be a fun machine, they only made the porcelain tank DD machines for about two years.

 

[estesguy]

Belt driven

The interior on this one looks identical to the WU900 series model I had back in the mid 80's, and it was belt driven. Forced air inlet to the back right, and air was heated by the interior element. In fact it could maybe be a WU1000 of some kind? I thought mine was TOL with pushbutton controls, with no timer dial, but this one was probably manufactured in later years. PVC coated racks weren't all that good, I had to put plastic repair tips over the worn tines. Always go for nylon today. When the pump assembly started making a loud noise, along with rusted racks, I got rid of it, but that was years later, and it was a good daily driver until then.