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I had that EXACT dishwasher, the FP-50,which debuted in 1959. This, and the built-in version of this were the ones that easily outcleaned every other dishwasher CU tested in 1959. They had a prerinse,THEN the 1st wash,a 2nd rinse, a main wash that was 16 minutes, vs. the usual 5 others had, 2...

Wonder if you could rig it to spin faster? Looks great in all other respects. The two ft. drop of clothes plus today's detergents should do a magnificant job IF the spin was faster!

Launderess, you are a laundry genious, thanks!

I am surprised that some detergents have soap in them. I thought they were not chemically compatable. Years ago, CU criticized Fels Detergent powder for having soap and detergent in it for that reason. This was in the 70s.

Thanks Launderess!

Launderess, what does OTHO stand for?

Oh it's Maytag's turn to do your dishes! These are 1972, the top loader debuted in 1966, but was still out here! Thank you so much Greg for all your posts like this, they are all groovy!

Well then, since '62 was a slower spin Frigidaire, I'll take the Philco.

It is NOT illegal to use it in banned areas, just to sell it.

Because the Kirby has a cylinderical drum-brush that LIFTS the nap and the shampoo can sit in the rug, working for a long time, then you rinse. By using the Hoover SteamVac for everything, you'll wet the carpet way more and it won't work as well. BTW, a little whie vinegar, 1/4 cup per tank in...

The Frigidaire! By now, the agitator had been "tweaked" to reduce tangling,and correct loading minimizes that anyway! Those 3 choices all wash about equally well, but the Frigidaire rinsed a bit better, with the overflow rinse and spun a lot faster. So it has the "edge"!

Yes, but the Kenmores had that upper spray arm UNDER the top rack where it should be!

Actually Brandon, you are right. The Kirby Classic and the Classic Omega are the top selling Kirbys ever and really are Classic. The Classic III had 2 bad bugs about it, though pretty. 1ST, the awful pointish skinny handle grip which they quickly got rid of somewhere in production.2nd, that...

KitchenAid single wash arm models, both Big Blue and 4 way HydroSweep, Maytags-center dial, GE -FFs, Osterisers, KitchenAid stand mixers, Sunbeam Mixmaster, all Kirbys up to the Dual Sanitronis 80,Electrolux up to the Siverado,Hoover Convertible, Hoover Constellation, Compacts up to the maroon...

That's because you loosely load to the top. The 2/3 rule is general and depends on the fabric. Most people will HAVE to follow it since few load loosely. Of course, most on this site likely load their clothes very well!

You really must do 2/3 full of clothes or less. I'd rather "waste" a little water than waste my clothes. These machines just can't clean too big of a load. I could work with that. They ARE the BEST in quality and longevity and are very gentle when used properly!

Nancy, don't give up.that ol' faithful will crucify anything made today,though Speed Queens are somewhat closer, comparitively speaking to that Maytag. But fix the Tag and get years more outa it. The most reliable washers in history!

Nate, u r so kewl for all this-thanks-and funny!

Maypool Mayhem They ARE harsh if overloaded since they don't rollover heavy loads well at all,causing the clothes at the bottom to get a beating, whilst those on top little if anything. HOWEVER, they are quite gentle when underloaded, generally no more than 2/3 full if not a little less. I live...

Oh that's right. It was just the door liner,thanks!