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Woodbridge, ON
27 Director Crt.
Winnipeg, MB
191 Elan Blvd
Burnaby, BC
8010 Winston St.
Ottawa, ON
55 Banton St.
Laval, QC
1340 Boul. Dagenais Ouest
Dartmouth, NS
315 Wilkinson Ave.
Calgary, AB
2777 23 Ave. NE
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Description & Features

Maytag MDB7979SHZ Built-In Undercounter Dishwasher, Stainless Steel (Interior), 47 dB Decibel Level, 24 inch Exterior Width, 5 Wash Cycles, Fully Integrated, Hard Food Disposal, 14 Capacity (Place Settings), 2 Loading Racks, Stainless Steel colour
Top Control Powerful Dishwasher at Only 47 dBAMaytag builds a strong, yet quiet dishwasher with a Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel exterior and stainless steel tub for years of tough cleaning. With the most powerful dishwasher motor on the market and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper, enjoy mighty cleaning power that’s quiet at only 47 dBA. Plus, we stand behind it with a 10-year limited parts warranty.

Maytag builds a strong, yet quiet dishwasher with a Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel exterior and stainless steel tub for years of tough cleaning. With the most powerful dishwasher motor on the market and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper, enjoy mighty cleaning power that s quiet at only 47 dBA. Plus, we stand behind it with a 10-year limited parts warranty.


Most Powerful Motor on the Market
Most Powerful Motor on the Market
Maytag® dishwashers feature the most powerful motor on the market , so you can be sure what you put in comes out clean.
4-Blade Stainless Steel Chopper
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
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, the PowerBlast™ cycle uses hot steam to finish the job.
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
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.

  • 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.
  • Long Heated Dry Option
  • Up the temperature with an internal heater to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher. The Long Heated Dry option gets full loads of dishes nice and dry.
  • Short Heated Dry Option
  • Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get smaller loads of dishes nice and dry in less time.
  • 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.
  • Quiet at only 47 dBA
  • This dishwasher is made to perform at only 47 dBA, so you can enjoy the cleaning power of a mighty Maytag at a low noise level.
  • An American company for over 100 years
  • Whirlpool Corporation started in 1911 as a small company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Today we are a global home appliance business selling products around the world. We are proud of our American heritage and ingenuity that have driven innovation for over 100 years.
  • 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.
  • Long Heated Dry Option
  • Up the temperature with an internal heater to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher. The Long Heated Dry option gets full loads of dishes nice and dry.
  • Short Heated Dry Option
  • Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get smaller loads of dishes nice and dry in less time.
  • 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.
  • Quiet at only 47 dBA
  • This dishwasher is made to perform at only 47 dBA, so you can enjoy the cleaning power of a mighty Maytag at a low noise level.
  • An American company for over 100 years
  • Whirlpool Corporation started in 1911 as a small company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Today we are a global home appliance business selling products around the world. We are proud of our American heritage and ingenuity that have driven innovation for over 100 years.
  • 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.

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

Long Heated Dry Option

Up the temperature with an internal heater to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher. The Long Heated Dry option gets full loads of dishes nice and dry.

Short Heated Dry Option

Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get smaller loads of dishes nice and dry in less time.

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 47 dBA

This dishwasher is made to perform at only 47 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.

An American company for over 100 years

Whirlpool Corporation started in 1911 as a small company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Today we are a global home appliance business selling products around the world. We are proud of our American heritage and ingenuity that have driven innovation for over

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.


UPC: 883049483207

Specs

Dimensions
Depth 26-3/4 in
Depth Closed Excluding Handles 24-1/2 in
Depth Closed Including Handles 26-3/4 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 47
Dishwasher Type Built-In
Automatic Temperature Controls Yes
Last Cycle Recall No
Location of Controls Top
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 5
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
Connectivity No
Works With No
Dishwasher Option Selections Sanitize, Hi Temp Wash, Extended Dry, Heated Dry, 2-4-8 Hour Delay
Sound Package Yes

Dimensions
Depth 26 3/4
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 26 3/4
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 47
 
Compatibility
Connectivity No
Works With No
 
Controls
Automatic Temperature Controls Yes
Control Type Tap Touch
Last Cycle Recall No
Sensor Yes
Status Light White
Control Location Top
 
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
 
Exterior
Handle Type Towel Bar
Toe Panel Color Black
 
Features
Sound Package Yes
 
Appearance
Door Style Flat
Window No
 
Cycles and Options
Number of Wash Cycles 5
Dishwasher Cycle Selections Auto Clean,Normal,PowerBlast,Quick Rinse,Quick Wash,Rinse Only
 
Options
Dishwasher Option Selections 2-4-8 Hour Delay,Extended Dry,Heated Dry,Hi Temp Wash,Sanitize
 
2nd Level Rack
Cushion-Tip Tines Yes
Adjustable 2 Position
Extras 1 Cup Shelf,4-Stemware Holders
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

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Oakville / Burlington
3487 Wyecroft Rd.
Oakville, ON L6L 0B6
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Hamilton / Stoney Creek
442 Millen Rd.
Hamilton, ON L8E 6H2
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Markham
8261 Woodbine Ave.
Markham, ON L3R 8Z5
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Whitby / Oshawa
150 Taunton Rd. W
Whitby, ON L1R 3H8
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Kitchener
4336 King St. E
Kitchener, ON N2P 3W6
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London
1230 Wellington Rd.
London, ON N6E 1M3
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Laval
1340 boul. Dagenais Ouest
Laval, QC H7L 5C7
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Quebec City
1100 rue Bouvier
Ville de Québec, QC G2K 1L9
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Calgary
2777, 23 Ave. NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 7L6
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Surrey
7488 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V3W 0H9
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Edmonton
3803 Calgary Trail NW
Edmonton, AB T6J 5M8
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Scarborough
20 Lebovic Ave.
Scarborough, ON M1L 4V9
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Victoria
2401D Millstream Rd.
Victoria, BC V9B 3R5
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Langley
19860 Langley Bypass
Langley, BC V3A 4Y1
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Windsor
2601 Lauzon Parkway
Windsor, ON N8T 3M4
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Vaughan
27 Director Crt.
Vaughan, ON L4L 4S5
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Regina
4023 Rochdale Blvd
Regina, SK S4X 4P7
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Barrie
468 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON L4M 5A2
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