Maytag Brand Presents Maytag Epic Premium Laundry PairHigh Performance Front Load Washer and Dryer Delivers on Rich Maytag Brand Heritage of Durability and Dependability

    BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (February 7, 2007) Maytag presents the high performance Epic™ Front Load washer and dryer premium laundry pair. Maytag Epic delivers the cleaning performance and capacity you expect from a high-efficiency front loading laundry pair - and the durability, dependability and proven performance that Maytag brand is known for.

    High Performance Front Load Washer and Dryer Delivers on Rich Maytag Brand Heritage of Durability and Dependability

    Performance, durability and innovation are visible in every detail of the Maytag Epic pair's no-nonsense features. The washer's Smooth BalanceTM Suspension System works like shock absorbers to help reduce noise and vibration, while keeping loads balanced. And the dryer's DuraCushionTM Dryer Drum offers a cushion finish that lasts for years, resists scratches and stains and allows clothes to gently glide off its surface without snagging. Even the heavy-duty die cast door hinges are built to last.

    "Maytag loyalists will find exactly what they're looking for in the Maytag Epic," says Bill Thomas, senior category manager, Maytag laundry. "With more than 20 powerful engineering elements utilized in both the washer and dryer, families can be assured that this laundry pair offers the kind of high performance features and intelligent design that five generations have come to expect from Maytag."

    Saves energy and intuitively meets your needs
    The Maytag Epic Front Load washer, available in an ENERGY STAR®-rated model, provides 3.8 cubic feet of wash space. Intuitive features, like the IntelliFill™ Automatic Water Level Sensor and IntelliTemp™ Automatic Temperature Control, monitor incoming water temperature and minimize the amount of water used, aiding in energy conservation.

    The Maytag Epic Front Load dryer delivers 7.0 cubic feet of drying space. The GentleBreeze™ Drying System incorporates diagonal airflow to dry clothes in the same amount of time it takes to wash them.* A reversible swing door provides versatility for any laundry room set-up.

    Washers range in price from $999 to $1099 for MFW9600S models and MFW9700S models, respectively. Maytag Epic dryers are available in gas and electric models, and range from $899 to $999 for the MED9600S and MED9700S electric models, and $959 to $1059 for the MGD9600S and MGD9700S gas models, respectively.

    The Maytag Epic laundry pair is available at appliance centers and home improvement stores throughout the United States. For more information on Maytag brand products, visit www.maytag.com or call (866) 385-4370.

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    Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of more than $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. Through superior manufacturing practices, Whirlpool Corporation continues to nurture the Maytag heritage of dependability and quality consumers have come to expect from Maytag brand appliances. For more information about any Maytag brand appliance, visit www.maytag.com or call (866) 385-4370. Additional information about Whirlpool Corporation can be found at www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

    Contact:
    Jessica Egerton
    Maytag Brand
    (269) 923-5276
    Jessica_Egerton@Whirlpool.com

    Kristine Vernier
    Carmichael Lynch Spong
    (269) 923-3978
    kristine.vernier@clynch.com