[Nfb-krafters-korner] Washer & Dryer - Was: kids clothes

[Annette Carr]

We have a Whirlpool Duet front load washer and the matching dryer.  We
bought the set from Lowes.  You can find the same and other models in this
series at Sears, and H.H.Greg's.  I'm guessing you can find it at any
appliance retailer that sells whirlpool.  

The washer and dryer can be stacked or set next to each other on pedestals
as they call them.  The steam feature is not available in all models.  The
steam feature serves a different purpose in the washer and dryer.  I looked
at many models before selecting this one.  I felt that this was the most
accessible.  You set the type of cycle by turning a knob that has very
distinct clicks so it is very easy to count.  This knob makes a ding sound
when you are on the Regular wash cycle.  This gives you a reference point
that does not change.  All other buttons make sounds when you push them.
Buttons that toggle a setting on and off  use a low high sequence for on and
a high low for off.  Buttons that have more than one setting use multiple
pitches to indicate when you are moving up the list verses down the list.  I
do not feel that there is enough room to add braille to the face of the
control panel of this washer. 

There are 2 things that I need to accomplish related to my washer and dryer
that I have not yet done.  I want to write up a braille list of all of the
cycles and the various options for all of the buttons, and obtain the insert
for the dryer that allows you to place items on so that they can dry without
being tossed around.

HTH,
Annette

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-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of meg silkey
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 12:24 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] kids clothes

Where did you get that washer if I may ask I'm looking for one that might be
a top loader I don't like the adjitator in the center of the washers I think
they ruin your clothes faster.
Meg

-----Original Message-----
From: Annette Carr
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 8:17 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] kids clothes

I have a front loading washing machine that has a steam clean feature.  Thus
far I have not found a stain that this feature can't remove.  It has even
gotten out old stains that went through the wash without being pre-treated,
and then the item was put into the dryer locking the stain into the fabric..


-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Becky
Frankeberger
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:08 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] kids clothes

To the lovely lady who has problems with stains on clothes, I keep a handy
spray bottle of my acquired stain remover.  I spray the areas most likely to
get marked up and throw it in the washer.  Now someone told me that
Oxi-clean does a wonderful job of getting even stubborn stains out, plus it
gfreshens the clothes.  I personally have never used it thus far. But I know
many who do use the product and love the results.  With the spray it has
gotten out blood, coffee, chocolate, and grime. I tend not to treat right
away, so some blood does not fully come out, sorry.  But hey tie dying is
something we have learned at Krafters Korner, giggle.

Becky Frankeberger
Butterfly Knitting

Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and more!

Phone: 360-426-8389
E-mail: becky at ButterflyKnitting.com
Website: www.ButterflyKnitting.com




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