1966 Maytag's First Power-Fin Agitator

[combo52]

WASH TIMES

I may be old school but when I invest in wash water, detergent and heating costs I almost always use the max wash time available, maybe a lower speed at times but I like my dirty clothes to be in the washing solution longer than 5 or even 10 minutes.

 

[surgilator_68]

I agree! I want my stuff clean.

Water from my work pants..

 

[kenwashesmonday]

The enzymes in the detergent are all done after 5 minutes anyway.
I'll give a load of jeans 7 minutes or so. The only load I wash for a full 10 minutes is white underwear. That way the enzymes are done by the time I add the bleach at the 4 minute mark.

Ken D.

 

[mrb627]

Enzymes

I recall reading a report somewhere that the optimal time for enzymes was between 45 minutes to an hour to completely get the benefit from them.

Malcolm

 

[DADoES]

 
Kenmore's Enzyme Soak cycle was 30 mins, followed by a 4-min prewash.

 

[maytag85]

“The PowerFin can be very hard on clothing especially if loaded heavily”

That may be true if it’s jammed full, but since I usually loosely load my Maytag A806 and A606, never have had a problem with anything getting damaged or showing excessive wear.

 

[bpetersxx]

#65

I do too

 

[simpsomatic]

Maytag85

Fourteen years plus have transpired since the last thread, subject put to rest......
you really have too much time on your hands and need to find another interest

 

[maytag85]

Reply #97

You have too many snide remarks and opinions you can’t keep to yourself.