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4.0 | 7 Reviews

Jetclean® Plus Dishwasher with Fully Integrated Controls

Maytag MDB8959SAW

Available in 3 Color(s)

Features

  • Jetclean® Plus Steam cycle
  • 4-Blade Stainless Steel Chopper
  • Industry's Most Powerful Motor Available
  • Stainless Steel Interior

Quick Specs

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In
  • Width: 23.875"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 27.5"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Stainless Steel Tub: Yes
  • Fully Integrated Controls: Yes
  • Tall Tub: No

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Jetclean® Plus Steam cycle Cleans everything from your messiest pans to your finest stemware. High pressure spray jets and increased temperatures power off tough, stuck-on food while finishing steam helps clean and reduce spots on glassware.

4-Blade Stainless Steel Chopper The 4-blade stainless steel chopper pulverizes food, preventing particles from plugging the wash system and spray jets. It provides optimal cleaning without the need to prerinse.

Industry's Most Powerful Motor Available 3 Strengthened by the industry's most powerful motor available 3 , each cycle blasts away tough soils for clean dishes the first time.

Stainless Steel Interior The 100% stainless steel tub not only looks great and resists corrosion, it also delivers premium drying performance by providing higher heat retention.

10-year limited warranty on racks, stainless steel tub, and chopper The nylon racks, stainless steel tub and chopper blade are all backed by a 10-year limited parts warranty 2 * to ensure long-lasting performance.

Tiered Upper Rack With an improved design, this upper rack holds tall items like 9" plates and glasses while providing easy access. It also creates enough room in the lower rack to vertically place two 9" x 13" pans.

Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the USA From Ohio to you, every Maytag® dishwasher is designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.

Steam Sanitize option This option sanitizes dishes with a high-temperature rinse that reduces 99.999% of food soil bacteria, then adds the finishing touch of steam.

Most spray jets in the Industry To provide maximum cleaning coverage, these Maytag® dishwashers are equipped with the most spray jets in the industry.

Auto Clean Cycle Gauges the soil level of the load, then automatically adjusts temperature, wash time and the number of fills accordingly. This helps achieve optimal cleaning without overusing resources.

Extra Dry The Extra Dry option extends drying time 20 minutes for 20% better drying performance versus normal cycle with heated dry.

JetClean® Plus Wash System Uses high-pressure spray jets to remove tough food particles. A stainless steel chopper blade pulverizes food, preventing particles from plugging the wash system and spray jets. The filtration system captures tiny food particles to prevent redistribution during the cycle for optimal cleaning without the need to prerinse.

Premium Dark Duraguard® Nylon Racks These heavy-duty racks protect dishes from scratches and damage while also resisting rust.

ENERGY STAR® qualified ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers use less water and energy than standard models helping to save money on utility bills.

Split & Fit silverware basket The silverware basket can be divided into two halves and placed in various locations in the lower rack to accommodate almost any loading situation.

ToughScrub Plus option Maintains or raises the temperature to 156°F, increases wash time and incorporates steam as an added attack against difficult food soils.

Oversize Capacity Plus Tall Tub The oversized tub provides enough capacity to clean tall and large items like cookie sheets, pitchers and mixing bowls.

Features

  • Jetclean® Plus Steam cycle
  • 4-Blade Stainless Steel Chopper
  • Industry's Most Powerful Motor Available
  • Stainless Steel Interior
  • 10-year limited warranty on racks, stainless steel tub, and chopper
  • Tiered Upper Rack
  • Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the USA
  • Steam Sanitize option
  • Most spray jets in the Industry
  • Auto Clean Cycle
  • Extra Dry
  • JetClean® Plus Wash System
  • Premium Dark Duraguard® Nylon Racks
  • ENERGY STAR® qualified
  • Split & Fit silverware basket
  • ToughScrub Plus option
  • Oversize Capacity Plus Tall Tub
Configuration and Overview
Capacity 15.0 Place Settings
The Maytag Difference
Rack Material DuraGuard® Nylon
Tub Material Stainless Steel
Targeted Spray Option Spinner
Steam Option Jet Clean Plus Steam
Energy and Resource Savings
Energy Star® Qualified Yes
Style and Extras
Adjustable Upper Rack Yes
Interior Finish Stainless Steel
Cycle and Options
Sanitize Option Steam Sanitize
Number of Cycles 6
Heated Dry Option Yes
Glassware Cycle Yes
Dimensions
Height 34 1/2
Width 23 7/8
Minimum Height 33 7/8
Depth 27 1/2
Maximum Height 34 1/2

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Dishwasher
  • Style: Built In

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 23.875"
  • Height: 34.5"
  • Depth: 27.5"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Stainless Steel Tub: Yes
  • Fully Integrated Controls: Yes
  • Tall Tub: No

Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

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4.0 out of 5

71% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Back to hand washing dishes

prunefingers 3/21/2018

We purchased this dishwasher in the fall of 2012. Exactly 18 months after purchase the soap dispenser began malfunctioning. It would release all of the soap during the prewash cycle leaving none for the wash cycle. Now, the clean light blinks continuosly and the dishwasher does nothing else. Tried removing power, tried a reset function I found on the internet with no effect. The dishwasher is now simply taking up space. I am at the point where I have had it with paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars on major appliances just to have them quit after a few years. I have told my family we will be hand washing our dishes from now on because I refuse to shell out hundreds more to have it repaired or replaced. Give me a dishwasher with an "unlimited" 5 year warranty and I may consider purchasing one again, but not until then. Maytag has lost this customer forever.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Very quiet. Almost too quiet (see below)

Marc1130 9/7/2014

Almost too many options for washing, drying, etc... Confusing. However, rack is pratical for efficienl stacking, and water spraying during cycles is gentle enough not turn over any container, which then fill up with water and spill all over the place when I slide out the rack, contrairy to my old appliance. Wish also there were more visual/audio indicators on the progress of wash cycles
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love my dishwasher!

farmerswife38 11/26/2013

Have many comments from others about how quiet my dishwasher is. I really like the stainless steel inside. We have hard water and it doesn't seem to stain the inside like my old one did that was white on the inside.
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4 Stars

Very clean dishes

Donnamae 11/13/2013

I am very pleased with the performance of this dishwasher. It is fairly quiet and has enough options as well. I definately would recommend this appliance.
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3 Stars

Was great in the beginning......

Handwashing 11/12/2013

Purchased this dishwasher to replace one that wasn't cleaning well. First few months were great; however, same issue has materialized as the one we replaced. There have been NO changes to ours dishwashing soap, water, water pressure. Am now hand washing dishes as I have to re-wash what doesn't get clean in the dishwasher.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

This dishwasher has a great sound feature!

Granny67 11/5/2013

In the 46 years I have been married, I have probably had one of each of the top brands. None of them compare with my newest Maytag dishwasher. I have always had to wait until we were through watching tv to do a load of dishes. But with my new Maytag, I can do them at my convenience, and without the noise! It is so quiet, I have to touch the appliance to tell if it is running! Love it!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Everything advertised and more!

TampaScott 10/30/2013

This Maytag replaced our Whirlpool Quietsystem IV dishwasher after the motor / pump died for the second time. I did a great deal of research on the various types and brands and could not be happier with our purchase. The system is VERY quiet, controls are easy to access and understand, and the dishes come better than any other dishwasher I have had. We have had this dishwasher for about six months now and it still looks and works as new. Happy with our choice and you will be too!!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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