The ones I replied about weren't front loading because around here, no one
fixes front loading ones when they break, usually very shortly after
warranty is up so I don't touch them and advise most I know around here to
stay clear of them as well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: OT regarding making home appliances accessible
> Are these the new type of frontloading washing machine? And if they are
> appr=
> oximately what do they cost?
>
> Sent from my iPhone this time=20
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>> On Mar 14, 2014, at 5:35 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Well, that's encouraging, Mike.
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>> I have to say that it was very disconcerting when the XYL and I went
>> throu=
> gh
>> the process of purchasing new appliances several years ago, and could
>> find=
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>> nothing like you described.
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>> We shouldn't have to replace anything again any time soon, but your
>> experience with Maytags will be a good one to keep in mind.
>>=20
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
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>> On Behalf Of Mike Barnard
>> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 7:25 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: OT regarding making home appliances accessible
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>> We just bought new washing machine, and dryer. They are Maytag, the
>> Brovo=
>
>> series. Everything is click dials, all with detents, that you can feel.
>> Both of us are totally blind, and surprising enough can opperate them
>> without sighted help. The only thing we did with someone sighted is to
>> braille a chart of what the dials do. Such as from light soiled to
>> heavy,=
>
>> the water temps, and the different cycles all have clicks, and even a
>> pointer on the knobs.
>> I did look a couple of years ago, and found none that worked.
>> Mike
>> KD2CDUAt 05:20 PM 3/13/2014, you wrote:
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