[Electronics-talk] Whirlpool Duet Washer & Dryer

[Dennis Long]

i'm gonna ask a stupid question and this isnt probably what your after.  But 
does it the over lay come with instructions?  if so do the instructions come 
with a diagram for someone who can see that shows them how to put it on? 
thanks.
Dennis
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheez" <cheez at cox.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Whirlpool Duet Washer & Dryer


> Hi, Annette:
> Here's an opportunity for you to turn the table on the sighted.  You can 
> teach your family how to read braille now.  Don't we blind have to 
> acquiesce?  Just kidding.
> Just remember, If you have to invent a wheel, be sure to share it with 
> others in case they should purchase the same appliance.  Hopefully 
> Whirlpool will get their act together.
> Vince
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'" 
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> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 5:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Whirlpool Duet Washer & Dryer
>
>
>>I have already contacted Whirlpool.  Yes, they have braille overlays, but
>> they are not made of a clear material so that sighted family members can
>> read the print for each button.  So I will be putting my own braille on 
>> the
>> machines made with my labeler and clear label tape.  Although it is 
>> clear,
>> it still can distort the print, so we will look for the best position to 
>> put
>> each braille label.
>>
>> As far as an accessible manual, I have been able to read the PDF I
>> downloaded.  However, it does not include a description/list  of all of 
>> the
>> available settings for each cycle.  Whirlpool said that all they have is 
>> the
>> manual.
>>
>> My only reason for writing to this list was in case someone already 
>> compiled
>> this information and were willing to share it, that would have stopped me
>> from re-inventing the wheel.
>>
>> Annette
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheez
>> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:00 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Whirlpool Duet Washer & Dryer
>>
>> To order Special Needs accessories or literature for Whirlpool brand
>> products, please call 866-698-2538. Braille Overlays are available for
>> washers, dryers, microwaves and ranges.
>>
>> Braille use and care manuals are available for most models of washers,
>> dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, ranges and refrigerators. Braille knobs 
>> are
>> available for washers and dryers. Large print use and care manuals are
>> available for most models. Enlarged copies of control panel overlays are
>> available for most models for visually impaired consumers who do not read
>> Braille.
>>
>> Most Braille requests take 8-10 weeks. Braille knobs take 7-10 days.
>>
>> Vince
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
>> To: " electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:10 PM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Whirlpool Duet Washer & Dryer
>>
>>
>>> Hello All,
>>>
>>> We just got a Whirlpool Duet Washer (WFW9550) & dryer (WED9550).  Before 
>>> I
>>> find someone to help me document all of the available options for each 
>>> of
>>> the settings, I thought I would ask if anyone has already done this and
>>> has
>>> it stored in a file.  I've downloaded the manual, but it does not 
>>> provide
>>> this type of information.  What I want to do is list all of the cycles,
>>> and
>>> then each of the available settings for temperature, speed, soil level,
>>> availability of steam, etc. for that cycle.  Being able to also include
>>> the
>>> length of the cycle will be helpful in the beginning.  I want to do this
>>> for
>>> the dryer also.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Annette
>>>
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