Meet the New Maytag(R) EPIC z(TM) High-Efficiency Front-Load Pair
October 19 2007 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Versatile Design Allows Washer and Dryer Installation Virtually
Anywhere; Features Dependable Cleaning Performance With
Commercial-Grade Components BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 19
/PRNewswire/ -- The legacy of Maytag(R) brand laundry continues
with the new Maytag(R) EPIC z(TM) front-load washer and dryer. The
versatile design of this space-saving, high-performance laundry
system allows it to be installed virtually anywhere in the home.
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on 100 years of dependable and proven innovations, the EPIC z
laundry system features the quality and reliability expected from
Maytag products. The front-load washer's Rainfall Clean(TM) wash
system offers exceptional cleaning performance to get clothes clean
the first time, and its MaxExtract(TM) extended spin provides
outstanding moisture removal. The dryer's GentleBreeze(TM) powerful
drying system, combined with the washer's water extraction, takes
clothes from wet to dry in under 30 minutes.* The EPIC z units
exceed basic ENERGY STAR(R) requirements and are some of the most
energy efficient in the industry. According to recent Maytag brand
research, the ENERGY STAR rating is the feature that most
influences a laundry appliance purchase.** "The EPIC z front-load
washer and dryer provide solid, dependable features in a flexible
design," said Drew Fraser, vice president for North American
laundry products. "They can be stacked, placed side-by-side, tucked
under a countertop or set into a tighter-than-normal space. Yet,
they still have enough capacity to handle a family's laundry
needs." Built Strong to Last For over a quarter of a century,
Maytag washers have lasted longer than any other leading brand.***
The new Maytag EPIC z laundry pair upholds this heritage by
providing an array of dependable performance features and
commercial-grade components. The washer's Rainfall Clean wash
system has a three-baffle design that scoops up and showers water
through 138 holes. This quick and thorough fabric saturation system
gives detergent more time to work on stains and get clothes clean.
In addition, the washer's new NSF Certified Sanitary Cycle heats
wash water up to 153 degrees Fahrenheit to remove at least 99.9
percent of test organisms. The washer's space-saving dimensions are
36 in. (height) x 27 in. (width) x 30-1/2 in. (depth). The Maytag
EPIC z dryer includes two rear and two front premium drum rollers,
part of the Smooth Balance(TM) Suspension System, that are
permanently lubricated to help eliminate squeaks and noises for
quiet operation and low vibration. The dryer offers an impressive
6.7 cu. ft. capacity with measurements for smaller spaces: 36 in.
(height) x 27 in. (width) x 28-9/10 in. to 32-9/10 in. (depth).
Suggested retail prices are $799 to $949 for the washer, and $749
to $959 for the dryer. The Maytag EPIC z units are now available at
home improvement stores and appliance retailers. Colors include
Arctic Blue with Chrome, Black with Chrome, White with Chrome and
White. For more information, visit http://www.maytag.com/. About
Maytag Brand For a century, Maytag brand appliances have been
synonymous with dependability and durability. Through the
commitment of Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag brand's unequaled
tradition of quality production and unrivaled performance continues
to thrive. Exceptionally durable, commercial-grade components are
found in all Maytag brand appliances - including the Maytag(R)
Epic(R) front-load and the Maytag(R) Centennial(TM) top-load
washers and dryers, the Maytag(R) Gemini(R) double-oven range, the
Maytag(R) Ice2O(TM) French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, the
first of its kind with external ice and water, and the Maytag(R)
Jetclean(R) dishwashers. 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,
more than 73,000 employees, and more than 70 manufacturing and
technology research centers around the world. For more information
on any Maytag brand appliance, visit http://www.maytag.com/. *
Based on an average-size load. ** Source: Ipsos omnibus telephone
survey of 1,000+ homeowners, September 2007; 30 percent agreed that
it was the most important. *** Based on the average age of
replacement using independent research that processed numbers of
surveys ranging from 6,000 to 35,000 and conducted 1980, 1983,
1984, 1987, 1990, 2002 and 2006.
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CONTACT: Audrey Reed-Granger of Maytag Brand, +1-269-923-7557, ; or
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