Product review (1 stars): If you have pet - AVOID the Maxima Washer!
There are several small holes in the front gasket of the washer.  These clog very easily and then the front door leaks.  These holes aren't designed so that they can be cleaned in any other way than using a pair of tweezers and even then you can't really get at the clogs.

I spoke to Maytag and they refuse to acknowledge that this is a design flaw and they just touted the users manual which says to clean the gasket using a combination of bleach and water.  Based on personal experience, bleach and water have little impact on a clog of pet hair.

On-line chat with Maytag is far from helpful.  If it isn't written in their manuals (which I have read) they are unable to respond.

I've owned only Maytag washers, but this is my LAST one - ever!