Maytag Brand Revolutionizes Oven Cleaning With First of Its Kind AquaLift™ Self-Clean Technology

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been nearly 50 years since self-cleaning ovens were introduced, and it's time for something new. Maytag brand is revolutionizing how ovens can be cleaned with the introduction of AquaLift™ self-clean technology. Maytag brand's latest line of freestanding ranges offer consumers an innovation to self-clean the oven interior with an exclusive enamel oven coating, low heat and water to release baked-on spills in less than one hour.

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At a generous capacity of up to 6.2 cubic feet(1) Maytag® ranges have an industry-leading capacity(2) and are the first to offer AquaLift™ self-clean technology. Additional performance features combine the power of the bake and broil burners, convection fan and power vents to preheat in 8 minutes.(3)

The ranges have been engineered with an exclusive enamel oven coating that activates with water and low heat, allowing moisture to release tough baked-on messes. In less than an hour, the oven is ready for a final wipe-down to remove food and debris, with no odor or extreme heat like traditional high-temperature self-clean ovens.  

"Whether it's the lasagna that bubbled over or the pie filling that dripped, oven spills happen to all of us. But thanks to AquaLift™ self-clean technology, you can now get your oven clean without the long wait, high heat or odors associated with a traditional self-clean," said Kate Davidson, senior brand manager, Maytag brand.

The cooktop offers flexible element sizes and comes in three different power options: gas, electric and induction. The induction Power Center cooktop features an 11 inch 3,700-watt Speed Heat™ element that boils 40 percent faster(4), a 9 inch 3,200-watt induction element and two 6 inch 1,800-watt elements, providing the flexibility and power you need to cook any dish.

A 10 year limited parts warranty is offered on gas, electric and induction models for long-lasting performance and years of dependable cooking. The limited parts warranty includes the oven elements and cooktop, including ceramic glass, on electric and induction models and the cast-iron grates, cooktop and oven burners on gas models.(5) The ranges are designed, engineered and assembled with pride in Tulsa, Okla.

Maytag® ranges are available at retailers nationwide and online. Models from the line will start with an MSRP of $799 each. Please visit http://mayt.ag/zxttG9 for more information on AquaLift™ self-clean technology.

(1) Available in electric and induction models only: MER8670A, MER8775A, MER8880A and MIR8890A.
(2) Among leading brand single cavity electric 30" freestanding ranges.
(3) Based on single rack baking in model MER8880A and MIR8890A.
(4) Based on information at www.theinductionsite.com
(5) Visit www.maytag.com for full warranty details.

About Maytag Brand
For more than a century, Maytag brand appliances have been synonymous with dependability and durability. Through the commitment of Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag brand's enduring tradition of quality production and performance continues to thrive. Exceptionally durable, commercial-grade components are found in many Maytag brand appliances – including Maytag® Maxima® front-load and Maytag® Bravos® top-load washers and dryers. Maytag brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2010, 71,000 employees, and 66 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on any Maytag brand appliance, visit http://www.maytag.com.

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