Product review (1 stars): The MHWE500VW is a piece of junk
I bought my MHWE500VW10 in February 2010 and has not lasted for 3 years.  This past weekend, it failed with error code F70.  I tried resetting it by unplugging it for over 60 seconds, but now it won't even turn on.  I Googled the issue and determined that it's either the User Control board or the Main Control board (microprocessor), both units costing close to $300.

I called up Maytag and they asked whether I had an extended warranty.  I replied that I didn't and left me with 2 options, either of which would cost me way over $300.  This borders on extortion.

My previous washer cost half the price of this POJ and lasted for over 12 years.  I won't buy another Maytag product again.