Maytag Jetclean MDB8959SAS

For a heavy price tag, the Maytag MDB8959SAS offers sturdy design, a host of features, top notch performance—and a plague to your utility bill.

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The Maytag Jetclean MDB8959SAS obliterates dirt on dishes.