[Electronics-talk] washing machines

[Tracy Carcione]

GE customer service was helpful when we called them recently to ask about
accessibility.  They were able to recommend specific models, and tell us
where we we could go to find them.
Tracy

> Nice to hear there are still machines out there that have dials and
> buttons.
> If one can't find tactile overlays, then one should use High Marks or puff
> paint, which can be found in most stores.  it's cheaper than High Marks,
> too.
> Vince
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> From: "Christopher Chaltain via Electronics-talk"
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>>I have a Frigid-Air with a dial on the front that clicks as you move from
>>selection to selection. There's also a left and right stop, so it's
>> pretty
>>easy to swing it to the left and then six clicks over to wash a normal
>>load. There are also buttons to start and stop. I don't use any braille
>>overlays, but I find it accessible.
>>
>> On 05/10/2015 02:12 PM, Mike Freeman via Electronics-talk wrote:
>>> You asked about an accessible front-loading washer. However, we have an
>>> LG
>>> top-loading washer that is quite accessible once one writes down the
>>> menu
>>> sequences. All buttons are raised.
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman
>>>
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>>> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:19 AM
>>> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
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>>> Thanks so much!
>>>
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>>> Behalf Of cheez via Electronics-talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 9:36 AM
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>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] washing machines
>>>
>>> The last time I checked, early 2013, Whirlpool no longer provided
>>> tactile
>>> overlays for their appliances.
>>> The only company I know of that still provided overlays was GE.  I'll
>>> have
>>> to check into it and let you know.
>>> Vince
>>>
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>>> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 9:27 AM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] washing machines
>>>
>>>
>>>> Dear list,
>>>>
>>>> I'm looking for a new washing machine and driver with front loader. I
>>>> know this has been discussed before and seem to remember that
>>>> Whirlpool offered Braille overlays for their appliances. Is this
>>>> correct, anyone have experience with this company? Also would love any
>>>> reccommendations for washers or dryers, have a couple I am looking at.
>>> Thanks so much!
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