BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The refrigerator is arguably the hardest working appliance in the home, with the average four-person U.S. household using the refrigerator 40 to 60 times a day^**. For this reason, Maytag brand continues to deliver unmatched durable and functional features, now at a price point unique to the category with the introduction of its Four-Door French Door Refrigerator with Maytag ® Steel Shelves.

The refrigerator's two signature Maytag® Steel Shelves provide premium style you can see and feel. Taking rugged features typically only seen on the outside to the inside, the steel shelves provide a look that's as durable as it is distinct. Featuring strategically placed under-shelf LED lighting and a powder coat finish, these premium shelves are cold to the touch and built to load up for the long haul. 

"More and more individuals are interested in industrial features in their homes. Maytag is bringing that same aesthetic appeal and unmatched dependability to the inside of appliances," says Brendan Bosch, Maytag senior brand manager. "Inspired by commercial appliances, the adjustable steel shelves in this refrigerator add style, but more importantly, reliable, sturdy and better built features."

Families can also rest assured knowing the PowerCold® feature will quickly chill the refrigerator down to the optimal temperature with the touch of a button. This chill factor helps diminish concerns if the family has been grazing with the door wide open and eases worries over food temperature while it's in transit from the grocery store to the fridge. One touch will ensure beverages are perfectly chilled and food gets immediately back to the proper temperature.

Additional features on the new Four-Door French Door Refrigerator with Maytag® Steel Shelves include:

• Dual Cool® Evaporators that generate ideal humidity levels with an evaporator dedicated to each compartment, so frozen food stays dry, cold and at its best.
• Adjustable Temperature Refrigerated Drawer is the perfect spot for storing meats, cheeses, drinks and oversized objects by letting consumers select a temperature for their favorite items.
• Smooth-sliding premium glides and rollers give consumers a sturdy feel similar to premium cabinetry on the drawers and features used most often in the kitchen.
• 26-cubic feet capacity boasts more space than any other Maytag® four-door refrigerator.
• LED Lighting provides a whole new way to light up the refrigerator—with a clean, even light, this long-lasting LED lighting is made to hold up to years of use underneath the shelves, and helps cut back on utility bills by using less energy than traditional lights.

The new Maytag refrigerator is available now at retailers nationwide in stainless steel, black and white, with a starting MSRP of $3,399. This refrigerator comes with a 10-year limited parts warranty on the compressor, making Maytag the only major appliance brand to offer coverage for key parts in every new model for ten years. Maytag takes pride in putting Americans to work building strong, reliable appliances. From Amana, Iowa, this Maytag refrigerator is designed, engineered and assembled in America. For more information visit Maytag.com or find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Maytag. You can even visualize this refrigerator in your own kitchen by visiting BringMaytagHome.com.

About Maytag Brand
For more than a century, Maytag brand appliances have been synonymous with dependability and durability. Through the commitment of Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag brand's enduring tradition of quality production and powerful performance continues to thrive. Durable, commercial-grade components are found in many Maytag brand appliances – including Maytag^® front-load and top-load washers and dryers, as well as Maytag® dishwashers with the PowerBlast™ cycle. In January 2014, the Maytag brand introduced America to the Maytag Man – a dependable machine and the human embodiment of the durability, reliability and power inside all Maytag brand appliances. In addition to creating durable appliances, Maytag is also a reliable partner to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in their effort to support communities across America and help young people achieve great futures. Maytag brand is part of Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances. For more information on Maytag, please visit Maytag.com or find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Maytag or Twitter at @MaytagBrand or @TheMaytagMan. Additional information about the company can be found at Whirlpoolcorp.com.

^* Among freestanding refrigerators without freestanding conversion kit.  
^**Research In the Kitchen: Proprietary Whirlpool Refrigerator Habits, Practices and Needs Study (2012)

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