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Post# 187628   1/31/2007 at 13:03 (6,266 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187629 , Reply# 1   1/31/2007 at 13:05 (6,266 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187630 , Reply# 2   1/31/2007 at 13:05 (6,266 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187631 , Reply# 3   1/31/2007 at 13:08 (6,266 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187641 , Reply# 4   1/31/2007 at 13:54 (6,266 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 187642 , Reply# 5   1/31/2007 at 14:05 (6,265 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)   |   | |
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It's a Whirltag! If I weren't getting over bronchitis, I would be sick. Freaking sacrilege that they call it "Dependable Care!" Lawrence/Maytagbear |
Post# 187644 , Reply# 6   1/31/2007 at 14:28 (6,265 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 187648 , Reply# 7   1/31/2007 at 14:37 (6,265 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 187650 , Reply# 8   1/31/2007 at 14:40 (6,265 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187652 , Reply# 9   1/31/2007 at 14:42 (6,265 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187653 , Reply# 10   1/31/2007 at 14:47 (6,265 days old) by peterh770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 187654 , Reply# 11   1/31/2007 at 14:47 (6,265 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 187657 , Reply# 12   1/31/2007 at 14:58 (6,265 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 187669 , Reply# 13   1/31/2007 at 16:24 (6,265 days old) by maytagbear (N.E. Ohio)   |   | |
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I am close to heartbroken, and that is a word I don't use often, or lightly. The only thing that is "Maytag" on that machine is the name. Just another Whirlpool to me. (and no offence to anyone connected to Whirlpool Co.) Lawrence/Maytagbear |
Post# 187685 , Reply# 16   1/31/2007 at 17:29 (6,265 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia)   |   | |
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I dont mind the look from the outside. Almost retro looking. But I am so dissappointed with the agitator! Surely Whirlpool/Kenmore have enough different agitators in the parts bin to come up with something a bit different. Plus the DD machines are so hard on clothes. |
Post# 187686 , Reply# 17   1/31/2007 at 17:34 (6,265 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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How strange looking, i dont like this specific model at all maybe maytag shouldve stuck with there previous design. Its a whirltag, waytag, mirlpool! LOL hideous freak! LOL |
Post# 187687 , Reply# 18   1/31/2007 at 17:34 (6,265 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 187702 , Reply# 19   1/31/2007 at 18:27 (6,265 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 187718 , Reply# 20   1/31/2007 at 19:48 (6,265 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 187729 , Reply# 21   1/31/2007 at 20:48 (6,265 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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the center dial layout looks pretty classy. You should see it in person, it is nice. The dial and knobs though, when you play with them, feel like crap. I don't know where WP got them, but quality and smoothness are NOT adjectives to describe them. The rest of the machine is nice. Hopefully, these are just "transition" models. |
Post# 187730 , Reply# 22   1/31/2007 at 20:51 (6,265 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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the center dial layout looks pretty classy. You should see it in person, it is nice. The dial and knobs though, when you play with them, feel like crap. I don't know where WP got them, but quality and smoothness are NOT adjectives to describe them. The rest of the machine is nice. Hopefully, these are just "transition" models. |
Post# 187731 , Reply# 23   1/31/2007 at 20:53 (6,265 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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the center dial layout looks pretty classy. You should see it in person, it is nice. The dial and knobs though, when you play with them, feel like crap. I don't know where WP got them, but quality and smoothness are NOT adjectives to describe them. The rest of the machine is nice. Hopefully, these are just "transition" models. |
Post# 187737 , Reply# 24   1/31/2007 at 21:19 (6,265 days old) by llmaytag (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 187741 , Reply# 25   1/31/2007 at 21:24 (6,265 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 187742 , Reply# 26   1/31/2007 at 21:27 (6,265 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 187743 , Reply# 27   1/31/2007 at 21:29 (6,265 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 187746 , Reply# 28   1/31/2007 at 21:36 (6,265 days old) by alr2903 (TN)   |   | |
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I think im in shock. Guess we knew it was coming. Runematic thanks for posting the pics. |
Post# 187790 , Reply# 30   1/31/2007 at 23:59 (6,265 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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Post# 187801 , Reply# 31   12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,810 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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I don't think it's that bad. A white porcelain tub and a straight vane agi would have been much better. Hopefully this is only a transition model and WP really will make Maytag a premium brand again. |
Post# 187832 , Reply# 34   2/1/2007 at 07:12 (6,265 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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Post# 187837 , Reply# 36   2/1/2007 at 08:17 (6,265 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 187996 , Reply# 37   2/1/2007 at 20:13 (6,264 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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Nice machiene |
Post# 188072 , Reply# 41   2/2/2007 at 02:46 (6,264 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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It would be better with knobs on both sides or one knob on each side of the panel |
Post# 188094 , Reply# 42   2/2/2007 at 08:32 (6,264 days old) by oxydolfan1 ()   |   | |
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I think that might remind too many people of the Edsel.... |
Post# 188252 , Reply# 45   2/3/2007 at 00:02 (6,263 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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I agree that the control panel looks out of balence with the extra knobs on one side. And where's the light? Whenever I hear "Center Dial," I think that would look great with a light! My folks had a 1993 KM DD machine that I would rate a good medium. It was always dependable, never needed repairs, was ok on the clothes, and did an ok job washing. Whirlpool has traditionally been a reliable medium-grade manufacturer. Their goods have been dependable, and able to perform their duties consistently and thoroughally. Maytag, on the other hand, was always a high-grade manufacturer. Not all of their offorings were filled with bells & whistles, but their quality was second-to-none, and they did their respective jobs better than almost anyone else. Maytag tripped in the 1990s and produced some terrible designs which led to their downfall. It saddens me that Whirlpool is acting like a vulture and feasting on the dead remains. The final insult is putting a DD in Maytag clothing. FOLKS, IT ISN"T A MAYTAG! It will not perform like a good Maytag, and it certainly will not last like one. Whirlpool has been a good medium, but you can't send an average machine to do a superior machine's job. Maytag is dead. She died a painful death after a self-inflicted illness, and there was much suffering. The funeral was lead by Whirlpool, and following a brief service, her remains were unceremoniously buried upside down in a shallow, muddy, grave. Later this summer, there will be a simple graveside service where Maytag's next of kin can spit on the grave. The family issued a press release from their vacation-home in which they stated that they were saddened by the recent passing of their newest member, but were making it through the difficult times thanks to the inspiration of family-friend WCI. A moment of silence please out of respect for the departed, Dave |
Post# 188293 , Reply# 46   2/3/2007 at 10:30 (6,263 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY)   |   | |
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~I don't think it's that bad. But Pat you LIKE WP washers....so this is not a stretch. I still find it fascinating that WP is killing classic Maytag DC engineering. It's all about ego. Has WP not figured out that there are SO MANY brand names with their engineering and one-by-one they fizzle? Why add another? Maytag Estate Roper Inglis Sears Crosley KitchenAid Who have I forgotten? If you are buying the rights to the patents and the engineering and the reputation as well as the factories and the talents of those working in and running them, WHY OH WHY KILL IT? easy: EGO and market-share. |
Post# 188321 , Reply# 48   2/3/2007 at 13:17 (6,263 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX)   |   | |
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It looks like the new Maytag is the old Roper. Well, the Roper does have the best repair history according to Consumer Reports, and that’s the only good thing I can say about it. The bleach dispenser is big, but I hope it’s not the timed bleach dispenser used on the Kenmore line. My neighbor complained that her Kenmore was “leaking” and it was less than 2 years old. After taking a look, the reservoir (just under the lid) that holds the bleach until it’s flushed out in the wash was clogged with lint and hair (it has a tiny hole). Every cycle it would dump a little water on the floor making her think there was a leak. It’s an easy fix w/ a pipe cleaner once you get the top of the machine off. I explained it to her, as I'm sure it'll happen again, but the poor thing just kept saying, “But I don’t use bleach.” |
Post# 188324 , Reply# 49   2/3/2007 at 13:47 (6,263 days old) by bestcleaning ()   |   | |
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No white tub? |
Post# 188351 , Reply# 50   2/3/2007 at 19:46 (6,262 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago)   |   | |
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Let's be serious here. For at least 10 years Maytag has had some HORRIBLE engineering. For the sake of the brand, I am so glad Whirlpool has scooped them up. Like someone said earlier, think of how horrible their products would be if Haier bought them. I am NOT a fan of the WP-DD, but it is by far, a superior design to what Maytag was cranking out within the last 10 years. Maytag was making some good ranges, fridges and dishwashers....but why on earth they screwed up their laundry? I have no idea....but i'm sure Whirlpool is working on it, cuz Whirlpool laundry is...well, not my favorite, but it gets the job done with no fuss. |
Post# 188368 , Reply# 51   2/3/2007 at 21:45 (6,262 days old) by oxydolfan1 ()   |   | |
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I would actually buy this machine, sight unseen. |
Post# 188389 , Reply# 52   2/3/2007 at 23:21 (6,262 days old) by exploder3211 ()   |   | |
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Maytagmark I have that machiene, i dropped it off the porch... It works, but leaks... Good unit |
Post# 189237 , Reply# 53   2/7/2007 at 14:14 (6,258 days old) by oxydolfan1 ()   |   | |
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Has this machine been selling well, so far? I haven't seen one yet in person, but I've seen reports of other posters here, spotting them.... And I just noticed the enlarged lid. |
Post# 189249 , Reply# 54   2/7/2007 at 14:58 (6,258 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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I saw a couple of these new models at "The Mart" yesterday and have to say that I was more impressed with the look than I thought I would be. I still wish they would use some buttons, but the higher end model is a little more balanced and the panel isn't as cheesy looking as I'd feared. The only dryer model I saw was a side-swing door with filter on the top, I hope they give the drop-down door and maybe even the 27" version a go in the Maytag line as well.
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Post# 189462 , Reply# 55   2/8/2007 at 07:33 (6,258 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 189473 , Reply# 56   2/8/2007 at 08:01 (6,258 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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I gave a friend a KitchenAid dryer with the side-swing door and while I was testing it in the garage with a few loads, I really liked the door out of the way. You have complete access to that massive drum which is nice and "people of smaller stature", like my friend, don't have to crawl inside to retrieve that last sock.
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