Maytag builds a strong, yet quiet dishwasher with a Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel exterior and stainless steel tub to stand up to years of the toughest cleaning jobs. We've thrown in the most powerful dishwasher motor on the market and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper. Plus, we stand behind what we've built with a 10-yearlimited parts warranty.
- Maytag® dishwashers feature the most powerful motor on the market. Powerful enough to handle dried-on egg yolk and peanut butter without prerinsing, this motor can handle your dirtiest dishes.
- No more scraping plates. The 4-blade stainless steel chopper disintegrates the food particles that come off your dishes so they don't end up recirculating and sticking to your dishes and glassware.
- The PowerBlast cycle removes stuck-on food with high pressure spray jets, increased temperature and hot steam to finish the job.
- Easy-to-clean, fingerprint resistant stainless steel helps prevent smudges and keeps your dishwasher looking as good on the outside as it works on the inside.
- Steam Sanitize Option
- The Steam Sanitize option lets you confidently wash important items with a high-temperature rinse that removes 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
- Heated Dry
- Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get dishes nice and dry.
- Quiet at only 50 dBA
- This dishwasher is made to perform at only 50 dBA, so you can enjoy the cleaning power of a mighty Maytag at a low noise level.
- 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on the Racks, Chopper Blade and Stainless Steel Tub
- Maytag® dishwashers are covered by a 10-year limited parts warranty on the racks, chopper blade and stainless steel tub. So when we say you can count on your dishwasher for years, we mean it.
- Built for the Long Haul
- We packed in sturdy stainless steel that's ready for cycle after cycle of tough cleaning. Built for high heat and less likely to crack than plastic, stainless steel materials also resist stains to help keep your dishwasher looking good for years to come.
- Touch Controls
- You're in control with a simple tap of your finger. Smooth, tap-to-activate settings give you quick and seamless access to powerful cleaning.
- Steam Sanitize Option
- The Steam Sanitize option lets you confidently wash important items with a high-temperature rinse that removes 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
- Heated Dry
- Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get dishes nice and dry.
- Quiet at only 50 dBA
- This dishwasher is made to perform at only 50 dBA, so you can enjoy the cleaning power of a mighty Maytag at a low noise level.
- 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on the Racks, Chopper Blade and Stainless Steel Tub
- Maytag® dishwashers are covered by a 10-year limited parts warranty on the racks, chopper blade and stainless steel tub. So when we say you can count on your dishwasher for years, we mean it.
- Built for the Long Haul
- We packed in sturdy stainless steel that's ready for cycle after cycle of tough cleaning. Built for high heat and less likely to crack than plastic, stainless steel materials also resist stains to help keep your dishwasher looking good for years to come.
- Touch Controls
- You're in control with a simple tap of your finger. Smooth, tap-to-activate settings give you quick and seamless access to powerful cleaning.
Top 3 Features
Most Powerful Motor on the Market
Maytag® dishwashers feature the most powerful motor on the market¹, so you can be sure what you put in comes out clean.
4-Blade Stainless Steel Chopper
No more scraping plates. The 4-blade stainless steel chopper disintegrates the food particles that come off your dishes so they don't end up recirculating and sticking to your dishes and glassware.
PowerBlast™ cycle
The PowerBlast™ cycle is game for whatever you throw at it, from your messiest pans to your favorite glassware. It uses high-pressure spray jets and increased temperatures to remove tough, stuck-on food. And to make sure your dishes come out sparkling, th
Additional Features
Heated Dry
Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get dishes nice and dry.
Touch Controls
You're in control with a simple tap of your finger. Smooth, tap-to-activate settings give you quick and seamless access to powerful cleaning.
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Easy-to-clean, fingerprint resistant stainless steel helps prevent smudges and keeps your dishwasher looking as good on the outside as it works on the inside.
Quiet at only 50 dBA
This dishwasher is made to perform at only 50 dBA, so you can enjoy the cleaning power of a mighty Maytag at a low noise level.
10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on the Racks, Chopper Blade and Stainless Steel Tub
Maytag® dishwashers are covered by a 10-year limited parts warranty on the racks, chopper blade and stainless steel tub. So when we say you can count on your dishwasher for years, we mean it.
Built for the Long Haul
We packed in sturdy stainless steel that's ready for cycle after cycle of tough cleaning. Built for high heat and less likely to crack than plastic, stainless steel materials also resist stains to help keep your dishwasher looking good for years to come.
Steam Sanitize option
Maytag® dishwashers offer a Steam Sanitize option with a high-temperature rinse. The Steam Sanitize option allows you to confidently wash important items like baby bottles because it is shown to remove 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
Full Stainless Steel Tub
The full stainless steel tub is built of stainless steel from top to bottom, so it’s tough enough to handle high heat and resist cracking and staining for years.
2X Life tested motor
Our 2X Life tested motor* is built to last and tested to prove it. It's endured testing to twice the average dishwasher life expectancy, so you can rely on it to power off your worst messes for years to come.*Twice life testing based on accelerated 20-yea
Tiered Upper Rack
After a big meal, you'll need room to fit all your glasses or plates. The tiered upper rack is designed like stadium seating to hold everything from small saucers to large plates and taller glasses.
Premium DuraGuard® Nylon Racks
Premium DuraGuard® nylon racks have a heavy-duty coating that resists rust.
End-of-cycle indicator
The end-of-cycle indicator lets you know exactly where the dishwasher is in the wash cycle: when it's in process, when it's finished and when the Steam Sanitize option is in use.
ENERGY STAR® Certified
ENERGY STAR® certified dishwashers use less water and energy than standard models, helping you save money on utility bills.
Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year
Canadian model: MDB4949SHW
Canadian UPC: 883049474878
EAN: 0883049474878
| Dimensions | |
| Depth | 24-1/2 in |
| Depth Closed Excluding Handles | 24-1/2 in |
| Depth Closed Including Handles | 24-1/2 in |
| Depth With Door Open 90 Degree | 49-1/2 in |
| Height | 34-1/2 in |
| Maximum Height | 34-1/2 in |
| Minimum Height | 33-1/2 in |
| Number of Place Settings | 14 |
| Width | 23-7/8 in |
| Decibel Level dBA | 50 |
| Dishwasher Type | Built-In |
| Automatic Temperature Controls | Yes |
| Last Cycle Recall | No |
| Location of Controls | Front |
| Sensor | Yes |
| Door Style | Flat |
| Window | No |
| Built-In Water Softener | No |
| Dispenser | Detergent and Rinse Aid |
| Interior Light | No |
| Number of Racks | 2 |
| Number of Wash Levels | 5.0 |
| Number of Washarms | 3 |
| Rack Material | Nylon |
| Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator | Optical Level Indicator |
| True Hold Door | Yes |
| Tub Material | Stainless Steel |
| Tub Style | Built-in Tall Tub 24"" |
| Water Filtration | Yes |
| Number of Wash Cycles | 6 |
| Cushion-Tip Tines | Yes |
| Style | Extended |
| Utility Basket | No |
| Covers | Yes |
| Culinary Basket | No |
| Location | Bottom Rack |
| Energy Star® Qualified | ENERGY STAR® Certified |
| NSF® Certified | Yes |
| Prop 65 | CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov . |
| Connectivity | No |
| Works With | No |
| Dishwasher Option Selections | Hi Temp Wash, Sanitize, Heated Dry, 4 Hour Delay, Control Lock |
| Sound Package | Yes |
| Features | ENERGY STAR® Certified, Steam Sanitize Option, Increased Upper Rack Height |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 24 1/2 |
| Width | 23 7/8 |
| Height | 34 1/2 |
| Carton Depth | 26 1/2 |
| Carton Height | 35 5/8 |
| Carton Width | 24 1/2 |
| Depth Closed Excluding Handles | 24 1/2 |
| Depth Closed Including Handles | 24 1/2 |
| Depth With Door Open 90 Degree | 49 1/2 |
| Gross Weight | 65 |
| Maximum Height | 34 1/2 |
| Minimum Height | 33 1/2 |
| Net Weight | 54.0 |
| Certifications | |
| Prop 65 | Standard |
| ADA Compliant | No |
| CEE Tier | Tier I |
| Energy Star® Qualified | ENERGY STAR® Qualified |
| NSF® Certified | Yes |
| UL | UL |
| Kosher Consumer Friendly | Yes |
| Water Usage | 1.3(4.9)-9(34.0) |
| Configuration and Overview | |
| Dishwasher Type | Built-In |
| Decibel Level dBA | 50 |
| Compatibility | |
| Connectivity | No |
| Works With | No |
| Controls | |
| Automatic Temperature Controls | Yes |
| Control Type | Tap Touch |
| Control Location | Front |
| Last Cycle Recall | No |
| Sensor | Yes |
| Status Light | White |
| Details | |
| Dispenser | Detergent and Rinse Aid |
| Motor Horsepower | 1/3 HP |
| Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator | Optical Level Indicator |
| True Hold Door | Yes |
| Number of Racks | 2 |
| Rack Material | Nylon |
| Tub Material | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Wash Levels | 5 |
| Number of Washarms | 3 |
| Drying System Type | Recessed Heating Element |
| Built-In Water Softener | No |
| Interior Light | No |
| Tub Style | Built-in Tall Tub 24" |
| Wash System | Filter |
| Wash System Type | Maintenance Free Hard Food Disposer |
| Water Filtration | Yes |
| Features | |
| Sound Package | Yes |
| Appearance | |
| Door Style | Flat |
| Window | No |
| Exterior | |
| Handle Type | Pocket Handle |
| Toe Panel Color | White |
| Cycles and Options | |
| Dishwasher Cycle Selections | Auto Clean,Light/China,Normal,PowerBlast,Quick Rinse,Quick Wash,Rinse Only |
| Number of Wash Cycles | 6 |
| Options | |
| Dishwasher Option Selections | 4 Hour Delay,Control Lock,Heated Dry,Hi Temp Wash,Sanitize |
| 2nd Level Rack | |
| Cushion-Tip Tines | Yes |
| Extras | 1-Plastic Cup Shelf,4-Stemware Holders |
| Adjustable | No |
| Style | Tiered |
| Fold-Down Tines | No |
| Utility Basket | No |
| Third Level Rack | |
| Removable | NA |
| Lower Rack | |
| Glides | Rollers |
| Silverware Basket | |
| Type | Full Length Non Splitable |
| Covers | Yes |
| Location | Bottom Rack |
| Culinary Basket | No |
| Electrical | |
| Amps | 8.1 |
| Hz | 60 |
| Volts | 120 |
| Refinements | |
| MAY Dishwasher | ENERGY STAR® Certified |
Installation Instructions (MDB4949SHW-installation-instructions-1.pdf)