Maytag MDB8600AW Jetclean II 24 in. Built-in Dishwasher

Pros: It's quieter than our last one, but that's not saying much.
Cons: Third rack useless. Can't fit many dishes, can't clean them well either.

This is a "tall-tub" dishwasher, meaning that the interior goes from a few inches above the floor up to the underside of the counter. Maytag makes two main variations of this dishwasher: one with two racks, allowing for tall items, and one with ...

Pros: Attractive design
Cons: Difficult to load, long cycle

I was attracted to this model because of the 4 cleaning arms (must really clean well), extra features (movable silverware basket, stemware holder, adjustable rack, lid holder, etc.), LCD multifunction control panel (with tough scrub option) and the...

Pros: Attractive, 3 racks
Cons: Difficult to load

We purchased the Maytag MDB8600A in Stainless (exterior). This new model features Maytag's JetClean II and 3 racks. Maytag touts it to hold 10 place settings, and it has special clips to hold sippy cups and lids. There tines that flip and fold,...

Pros: Fairly generous capacity, excellent washing action, Tough Scrub cycle performs as promised
Cons: Must be loaded carefully. Long cycle time not good for large households.

I must have a later revision of this machine because my experience is 180 degrees in the opposite direction of the other reviewers.

Yes, I was lured to this dishwasher by that third rack because I thought it would be the perfect place for...

Pros: Looks great; modular design easy to repair; cleans well; extremely quiet
Cons: Handle broke twice in 4 years; useless third rack; horrible customer service after warranty

We remodeled our kitchen in late 2002, which included buying a new dishwasher. The Whirlpool we replaced was approximately 20 years old, but we wanted something a bit more contemporary and energy efficient. My wife really didn't care what we got as ...

Pros: Nice external appearance. Soft food disposer. Lots of spray arms.
Cons: Positively DYSFUNCTIONAL rack design negates anything good you could possibly say about the dishwasher.

I bought an MDB8600A 2 weeks ago when they were on sale at Best Buy for $500. Thank god I didn't spend more. I wish I'd bought a different one. Let's start with the lower rack. OK, it's nice to have somewhere to put big, flat things like pizza pans. ...

Pros: Excellent cleaning Asymmetric and third racks very practical Decent noise level
Cons: Get used to the racks to use the added space Energy efficiency mediocre

When I bought this dishwasher, I was not convinced that it would be a good thing, but it positively surprised me quite a bit. As a background: I am a German living in the US and I always try to be open to American brands and ideas to avoid the ...

Pros: The inside layout is clever. Very quiet operation. Many options, yet easy to use.
Cons: Numerous factory defects. Marginal cleaning power. Long cycles.

The positive: Looks good in my kitchen. Great inside layout. Nearly silent operation.

The negative: Our new Maytag MDB8600AWB replaced a 12-year old Maytag (which I now miss). After MDB #1 silently backfilled after each cycle and flooded the...

Pros: Flexible racks and tines.
Cons: Latch system is weak, use of third rack obstructs cleaning on middle rack.

I purchased the Maytag MDB8600 in September 2002. I'd seen it on the Maytag website and waited several weeks for my retailer to receive one. I purchased the white on white model and have found the unit disappointing on several levels:

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Pros: Absolutely none. Even the handle broke!
Cons: If you are considering this washer, don't if you have one sell it!

I bought this unit approx 2 years ago against my better judgment but my wife convinced me to go for it. Within one month we new it was a piece of junk. The pump stopped pumping water and as a result the arm literally burnt up. Repairman came after 2 days ...

Pros: Gets dishes very clean, quiet, lots of features.
Cons: Usual cycle takes two hours.

We were in the process of upgrading our appliances and the first thing to go was our dishwasher. We had the bottom line hotpoint model which left dishes with a nasty residue if they werent cleaned very well before being placed in the dishwasher. This is...

Pros: Load everything (glasses/bakeware/bottles) and it comes out SPOTLESS! Flexible trays.
Cons: Abit awkward fit for some larger dishes, but still do-able.

We purchased this item two months ago to replace our five year old "New home Dishwasher" (aka "Cheapo"). I replaced it myself, which wasn't too difficult but I cannot believe the cleaning ability of this machine! I read the reviews after I bought it. ...

Pros: Pretty stainless front and buttons
Cons: Just after 1 year the 4 spray arm assembly broke and fell out!

We saw one at Home Depot just over a year ago looked at it superficially and bought one based on Maytag's reputation. The fantastic specs including the ability to wash a 10 place setting at once, simply stated, are inaccurate. Anything placed near the ...

Pros: I think I can use it for an anchor for my boat during hurricanes.
Cons: Doesn't Clean, It Leaks, Poor Service, oh but I digress!!!!

All the nonsense that we were sold about Maytag reliability, etc is just that -- nonsense. We bought this wonderful Klunker about 2 years ago when we remodeled our kitchen at the suggestion of a Home Depot sales person because I didn't know much ...

Pros: Attractive Design
Cons: Doesn't Clean dishes - Better off washing by hand

It has been just over two years since we purchased this dishwasher and I was extremely excited when it was installed, however within the first two weeks that excitement disappeared and now has become a constant source of displeasure in my kitchen. Our ...