with IntelliFill™ Automatic Water Level Sensor , Eco-Conserve and Low Water Wash, Max-Extract extended spin, Intelli-Clean™ impeller and Deep-Clean option
Synopsis What a relief to know that wash day can be transferred into delight rather than a dirge with this Centennial top-loader with its High-Efficiency label and low water usage. The creative IntelliFill™ water level detector, limits excessive water usage, and works automatically with each of the 11 washing options to provide the optimum level for a clean wash, while the EcoConserve option enhances the cleaning power of your detergent
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Capacity: 4.3 cu ft
Cycles: 11
Price Level
$151
Per Cu Ft
MEF Efficiency Factor
2.48
Items
Green Rating
4.5
kWh
Yearly Energy Cost
13
Stars
Premium Features
7
out of 7
Washer Highlights »
Premium Features: 7 out of 7
Smooth Balance™ Suspension System
Vibration is reduced and noise significantly lessened with the Smooth-Balance suspension commercial technology, even at the fastest spin.
IntelliFill Automatic Water Level Sensor
Automatic adjustments are made by sensors that regulate the intake of water into the washer, based on the size of the lead, the wash cycle selected and the size of the load. By using less water, you'll save money on natural resources while still delivering improved cleaning performance
IntelliClean™ Impeller
This high efficiency feature causes clothes to gently and continuously move throughout the whole wash tub by means of a wash-plate with ‘fins’ at the base of the wash basket, which is much gentler on the clothes than the traditional agitator
Deep Clean Option
You will find extra cleaning performance with this deep rinse feature.
EcoConserve
Save money and use less water with Eco-conserve
Additional Features
Energy Star Qualified and CEE Tier III High Efficiency
800 rpm max spin
Clean wash cycle
11 wash cycles
Price History »
Comparisons within the Whirlpool Series »
You get everything that is on the slighty inferior MVWC360AW model, as well as the max extract extended spin. The C400 is also much more energy efficient costing around 13 dollars a year, compared to 23 dollars of the 360 model
Advantages
Because it is rated with CEE Tier III, this model will save more on energy and water usage compared to washing machines that are not rated.
The EcoConserve feature allows washing using low water level.
This unit is proven energy-efficient since it is Energy Star-compliant.
Laundry will dry faster because of the washer’s MaxExtract Extended Spin option.
It is easier to load and unload the laundry because the washer has wide door opening.
Bleach-treated laundry can be rinsed twice using the Extra Rinse option.
Disadvantages
Compared to the latest washing machine models, this unit has relatively less cycles and limited features.
Steam is very useful in deep-cleaning and freshening up the clothes. However, this washer doesn’t utilize steam in any of its 11 wash cycles.
This washing machine does not come with a built-in heater.
The wash basket reaches a maximum speed of 800 rpm only, compared to the others’ 1400 rpm.
This model does not have a fabric softener dispenser.
NSF-certified Sanitize temperature can be very helpful in eliminating germs on clothes. However, this washer model does not have this feature.
Since it is top-loading, this washing machine is more difficult to operate.
The washer unit is not stackable, thus using up more floor space.
This unit uses an agitator, which can be damaging on clothes.
Consumer Opinions »
Pros
“Makes different sound than the agitator “
“The small water use doesn’t compromise on clean clothes”
“Takes longer to wash than previous washer”
“Washes large objects well “
“No agitator means no knots in clothes”
“Makes water bills are less”
“No pointless frills”
Cons
"Vibrates a lot during some spin cycles”
“Louder than you would think”
“Clothes need to be stacked away from center of tub, this is easy to forget as there is no agitagor”
“Doesn’t fill all the way up”
“Cycles time is too long”
“Essential to read owner’s manual with this one”
“It’s too loud “
“Door locks so I can’t open it to soak whites for a while”
I bought from a couple that were moving out of country, the worst decision I could have made! I have had to call repairman three times, finally got my money back, the store said machine could not be fixed!!! What a beautiful hunk of junk.....!
Dec 08, 2013 Rating
Worst Machine Ever by: Anna
1. Does not wash clothes properly even when you do what the book suggests and what the people at Maytag say to try. 2. If you have kids or a job that gets you dirty def. stay away. It doesn't get vomit out of anything ( yes I know from experience) and it doesn't wash dirt out of clothes either. So in that case it's not a very sanitary washer by any means. 3. The tiny amount of water that come in there is so small, no wonder it doesn't wash properly. 4. Maytag is horrible at taking action on this awful machine they produced. Even a used appliance store would not take this machine because of how awful it is. And it's only 2 years old, 5. My brand new clothing and sheets have been ruined but this washer. When I pull out new clothes or sheets, often times they have dark and light colors of what was in the wash. And I have used 3 different HE detergents!