Maytag® ADA Compliant Appliances

Maytag delivers a lineup of powerful, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant appliances built to be both durable and accessible. Designed to meet the stringent physical requirements of the ADA, these dependable machines ensure that everyone has access to the performance and reliability they need in their home.

 

Top-Freezer Refrigerators

  • At least 100% of the fresh food compartment must be accessible below 54 inches from the floor.

  • At least 50% of the freezer space must also be positioned below 54 inches.

  • All controls must:

    • Be positioned no higher than 54 inches.

    • Be usable with one hand.

    • Not require tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting.

    • Require no more than 5 lbs of force to operate.

 

Side-by-Side Refrigerators

  • Controls must:

    • Be reachable from the side using a parallel approach (e.g. in a wheelchair), with a maximum height of 54 inches.

    • Be usable with one hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting.

    • Require less than 5 lbs of force for activation.

 

Dishwashers

  • Forward reach for all controls must not exceed 48 inches in height and must not be lower than 15 inches.

  • Controls must be operable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting.

  • Force to activate controls must be 5 lbs or less.

  • All dish racks must be accessible from the front of the appliance for loading and unloading.

 

Ranges

  • Controls must be located within a forward reach range of 15 to 48 inches.

  • Controls must be operable with one hand and should not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.

  • Operating force must not exceed 5 lbs.

  • If the appliance has an open space beneath (e.g., knee space), any exposed surfaces must be insulated or covered to prevent burns, cuts, or electrical shock.

  • Controls must be positioned in a way that does not require reaching over burners.

 

Cooktops

  • Forward reach range for controls: minimum 15 inches, maximum 48 inches.

  • Controls must:

    • Be operable with one hand.

    • Not require tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting.

    • Require no more than 5 lbs of force.

  • Controls must not be placed where reaching over hot surfaces is necessary.

  • If there is a knee space below the unit, surfaces must be insulated or otherwise protected.

 

Wall Ovens

  • Control reach must fall between 15 and 48 inches in height.

  • Controls must be front-facing and may be on either side of the door.

  • Controls must be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.

  • Operating force should not exceed 5 lbs.

 

Microwaves

  • Forward reach for controls should be between 15 and 48 inches.

  • Controls must be usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting motions.

  • Force required to operate should be 5 lbs or less.

 

Range Hoods

 

    Wall-mounted Controls:

  • Controls must be reachable between 15 and 48 inches in height.

  • Controls must not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist and should be operable with one hand.

  • Activation force must be 5 lbs or less.

  • Control placement should avoid requiring the user to reach across burners.

    Wireless Controls:

  • Must meet the same operability criteria: one-handed use, no tight grasping or wrist twisting, and force under 5 lbs.

 

Clothes Washers and Dryers

  • Controls must be within 15 to 48 inches of forward reach.

  • All units must be front-loading to allow access from a seated position.