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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi, the last washer I bought has a knob that
doesn't have any markings. The ring under it is not connected to the
knob. I couldn't tell where the settings were. I, too, have Braille
labels on the washer but with the knob turning loosely, they did not do me any
good. Yes, Whirlpool has great appliances but I'm sure not happy with
them. I was told that they discontinued the "Braille" marked knobs because
they weren't used enough. This is probably because most people did not
know about this service. When this washer I have now wears out, I won't
buy another Whirlpool unless they have changed the knobs.
Phyllis</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=weidlich@swbell.net href="mailto:weidlich@swbell.net">John and Donna
Weidlich</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=phyllisbww@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:phyllisbww@sbcglobal.net">Phyllis Lovett</A> ; <A
title=Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org
href="mailto:Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org">Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:26
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Missouri-l] Whirlpool does
not help disabled</DIV>
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<DIV>We have Whirlpool appliances. The controls on the washer and dryer are so
easy to operate that I never felt the need for a Braille overlay. I just stuck
a couple of Braille labels where I thought I needed them</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"> and I have operated them with no
trouble. It is a shame that this service was discontinued but could it be
that it just wasn't beeing used and the company felt it was no longer
needed? Whirlpool has always gotten high marks from AFB for making
appliances that are accessible without a lot of accommodations. John -----
Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=phyllisbww@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:phyllisbww@sbcglobal.net">Phyllis Lovett</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org
href="mailto:Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org">Missouri-L@MoBlind.Org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:50
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Missouri-l] Whirlpool does
not help disabled</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Whirlpool Corporation has disbanded their
Special Needs for the Disabled Department. They used to provide marked
dials for their washers. I called today to get a new one as mine is
about to come apart. I was told they no longer provide special knobs
for Whirlpool appliances. It's a shame as their appliances are
great. I have had Whirlpool washers and dryers for over forty years
but no more. I have registered a protest but I'm only one person and
probably nothing will come from it. Just remember this if you are
shopping for a Maytag, Whirlpool or Kitchen Aid appliance.
Phyllis</FONT></DIV>
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