The MAYTAG Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration, model MDB4949SKB, is designed to tackle the toughest cleaning challenges with ease and efficiency. This high-performance dishwasher combines robust construction with advanced technology to deliver sparkling clean dishes every time. Its sleek stainless steel exterior not only adds a touch of modern elegance to your kitchen but also ensures durability and longevity. The spacious interior accommodates a variety of dish sizes and configurations, making it perfect for both everyday use and special occasions. With its Dual Power Filtration system, this dishwasher effectively removes food particles and debris, ensuring that your dishes come out spotless without the need for pre-rinsing. Whether you're dealing with heavily soiled pots and pans or delicate glassware, the MDB4949SKB offers customizable cleaning cycles to suit your needs, providing both power and precision in one reliable appliance.
Highlights:
- Dual Power Filtration: Advanced filtration system that eliminates the need for pre-rinsing by effectively removing food particles and debris.
- Stainless Steel Tub: Durable and sleek interior that resists stains and odors, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Spacious Interior: Accommodates a variety of dish sizes and configurations, perfect for large families or entertaining guests.
- Customizable Cleaning Cycles: Offers multiple cleaning options to handle everything from delicate glassware to heavily soiled pots and pans.
- Energy Efficient: Designed to conserve water and energy without compromising on cleaning power.
- Quiet Operation: Operates at a low noise level, allowing you to run the dishwasher at any time without disturbing your household.
- Sleek Design: Modern stainless steel exterior that complements any kitchen décor.
- Reliable Performance: Built with high-quality materials and technology to ensure consistent and effective cleaning results.
- 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 100 years.
- 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.
- Built for the long haul
- We packed in sturdy stainless steel that s ready for cycle after cycle of tough cleaning. Stainless steel materials are built for high heat and resist stains to help keep your dishwasher looking good for years to come.
- Dual Power Filtration
- Skip soaking, scrubbing and pre-rinsing with Maytag engineering that puts an end to pre-work. Industry-exclusive Dual Power Filtration combines 100% microfiltration and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper to filter out then dispose of any food in its path.
- Eco Series
- Designed with efficiency in mind. Saving you water, energy and money with quality wash and dry performance.
*Compared to dishwashers meeting the minimum 2023 Department of Energy efficiency standards
- 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 Sani Rinse option is in use.
- Fingerprint resistant stainless steel
- Easy-to-clean, fingerprint resistant stainless steel resists smudges and streaks to keep your dishwasher looking as good on the outside as it works on the inside.
- 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 for years.
- Heated Dry
- Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get dishes nice and dry.
- Increased upper rack height
- Put bulky pots and pans in their place with increased upper rack height that fits big dishes usually left for the bottom-so there s no need for a second load.
- Leak Detect
- The Leak Detect system is a combination of multiple features that measure and monitor the flow of water at various points. If a problem is sensed, the unit can take action by draining the tub and alerting you when necessary.
- PowerBlast® cycle
- The PowerBlast® cycle scours away stubborn foods like egg yolk, peanut butter and even dried-on oatmeal. High-pressure jets, increased water temperatures and hot steam work together to clear food off dishes-so all you have to do is load them in.
- 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.
- Sani Rinse option
- The Sani Rinse option lets you confidently wash important items with a high-temperature rinse that removes 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
- Sani-Rinse Option
- eliminates 99.999% of food soil bacteria by adding a high-heat final rinse to sanitize dishes.
- 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.
Dual Power Filtration
Skip soaking, scrubbing and pre-rinsing with Maytag engineering that puts an end to pre-work. Industry-exclusive Dual Power Filtration combines 100% microfiltration and a 4-blade stainless steel chopper to filter out then dispose of any food in its path.
Heated Dry
Up the temperature to reduce excess moisture inside your dishwasher and get dishes nice and dry.
PowerBlast(R) cycle
The PowerBlast(R) cycle scours away stubborn foods like egg yolk, peanut butter and even dried-on oatmeal. High-pressure jets, increased water temperatures and hot steam work together to clear food off dishes-so all you have to do is load them in.
Sani Rinse option
The Sani Rinse option lets you confidently wash important items with a high-temperature rinse that removes 99.999% of food soil bacteria.
Sani-Rinse Option
eliminates 99.999% of food soil bacteria by adding a high-heat final rinse to sanitize dishes.
Skip the soaking and scrubbing with Dual Power Filtration, a dishwasher filtration system that disposes of any food in its path. Maytag® dishwashers with Heated Dry reduce excess moisture so dishes come out dry, while a full stainless steel tub is tough enough to handle high heat for years.
Ada Compliant |
No |
Cee Tier Rating |
Tier I |
Cul |
Yes |
Energy Rating |
270 |
Energy Star Qualified |
No |
Nsf Certified |
Yes |
Prop65 |
Standard |
Star K Certified |
Yes |
Automatic Temperature Controls |
Yes |
Control Location |
Hidden; Top |
Control Type |
Electronic Touch with Display |
End of Cycle Signal |
Yes |
Status Light |
White |
Number of Wash Cycles |
4 |
Built-in Water Softener |
No |
Decibel Level |
50 |
Dishwasher Cycle Selection |
Auto; Normal; PowerBlast; Quick |
Dishwasher Option Selections |
4 Hour Delay; Control Lock; High Temp; Long Heated Dry; Sani Rinse; Short Heated Dry |
Dishwasher Type |
Built-In |
Dispensers |
Detergent and Rinse Aid |
Drying System Type |
Vent Dry with Heating Element |
Hoses Included |
Drain Hose |
Leak Detect |
Yes |
Number of Place Settings |
14 |
Number of Racks |
2 |
Number of Wash Levels |
5 |
Number of Washarms |
3 |
Rack Material |
Nylon |
Rinse Aid Dispenser Level Indicator |
Yes |
Sensor |
Yes |
Sound Package |
Yes |
True Hold Door |
Yes |
Tub Material |
Stainless Steel |
Tub Style |
Built-in Tall Tub 24in. |
Wash System |
Dual Power Filtration |
Wash System Type |
Microfilter with chopper |
Water Filtration |
Yes |
Product Height |
33.625 |
Depth Closed Excluding Handles |
24.5 |
Carton Height |
35.04 |
Gross Weight |
116 |
Depth Closed Including Handles |
24.5 |
Carton Depth |
26.38 |
Carton Width |
24.25 |
Product Depth |
24.5 |
Net Weight |
105 |
Product Width |
23.875 |
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree |
51 |
Power Cord Included |
No |
Control Panel Color |
Black |
Door Style |
Flat |
Handle Color |
Black |
Handle Material |
Plastic |
Handle Type |
Long Pocket |
Magnetic Door |
Yes |
Toe Panel Color |
Black |
Dishwasher Rack Material |
Nylon |
Interior Light |
No |
Lower Rack Glides |
Wheels |
Lower Rack Utility Basket |
No |
Lower Rack Cushion-tip Tines |
Yes |
Lower Rack Extras |
Stainless Steel Wash Arm |
Lower Rack Fold-down Tines |
No |
Lower Rack Style |
Extended |
Second Level Rack Adjustable |
Removable |
Second Level Rack Cushion-tip Tines |
Yes |
Second Level Rack Extras |
Plastic cup shelf; Stainless Steel Wash Arm |
Second Level Rack Fold-down Tines |
No |
Second Level Rack Glides |
Wheels |
Culinary Basket |
No |
Silverware Basket Covers |
Yes |
Silverware Basket Location |
Bottom Rack |
Silverware Basket Type |
Large In the Rack Basket |